Germany

Tattoo ink

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
KORU - TRIBAL BLACK
Brand: 

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured value benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 29.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.

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Soft rubber ball

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.43% by weight). This phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the ball contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 45% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
T5
Brand: 

Due to a leak between the composite natural gas container valve and the container itself, natural gas may leak into the interior/cargo space.

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Car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
B-class

The back screws on the rear seats could be missing on one side. Passengers would therefore not be protected from unsecured luggage in the event of a frontal collision, because the rear seat could be lifted from behind. Furthermore, the required seat belt anchorage may not be guaranteed.

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Wooden musical toy (castanets)

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Die Lieben Sieben

The red and yellow paint of the wooden toy contains lead (measured value up to 330 mg/kg). Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Kadjar
Brand: 

A possible lack of welding points on the rear side members may, in the event of a collision, affect the strength of the side members. Consequently, fatigue strength, collision resistance and anchoring of the rear safety belts may be affected.

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