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

Plastic fan

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Fashion
Brand: 

The product can easily break and generate small parts (the on/off button, the vanes and the cap as well as the inner mechanism of the helix). A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover his/her mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. In addition, the toy includes a metal plate at the bottom of the helix with sharp edges, posing a risk of cuts.

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Elastic straps

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Elastic luggage strap

The straps easily pull out of the hook mountings when under tension, causing the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or causing a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

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Desk lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Flexo Lamp
Brand: 

The internal wiring might become damaged where it passes through metal parts that are unprotected against abrasion. The live conductors could consequently come into contact with accessible metal parts. The mains cable is not properly attached and could come out if accidentally pulled, leaving the live ends of the wires accessible to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Laser pointer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
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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Wooden playpen

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Foldable Wooden Baby Playpen
Brand: 

When opening the gate, gaps are created at the top of the gate and holes exposed at the base of the gate; a child may put its fingers between the moving parts and trap its fingers. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12227.

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Gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Cosy Gloves
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 6.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

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