Measures ordered by public authorities: Withdrawal of the product from the market

Fancy-dress headband

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button batteries could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.

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Laser pointer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
2 in 1 LASER POINTER
Brand: 

The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.

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Plush toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The eye of the toy pig can easily detach and a child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Teeth whitening strips

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
3D White Whitestrips - 1 hr EXPRESS
Brand: 

The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 6% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Teeth whitening strips

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
3D White Whitestrips LUXE - Supreme FLEXFIT
Brand: 

The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 10.6% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Teeth whitening strips

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
Whitestrips SUPREME
Brand: 

The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 12.7% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Work gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 18.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

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Set of rattles

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
BABY STAR
Brand: 

The product contains protruding parts (the handle of the crab). If a child puts it in the mouth and falls over onto its face, the handle could obstruct the airways, and injuries around pharynx or trachea area could occur. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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