Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Manufacturer)

Kettle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
1
Product: 
Electric Kettle Cordless 1,7 Liters
Brand: 

The plastic in the cable contains 3,64% by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic polutants (POP Regulation).

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Body wash

Year: 
2016
Week: 
27
Product: 
BodyWash
Brand: 

The product is contaminated with a high charge of mesophilic aerobic bacteria, especially enterobacteriaceae (total measured value: 13500 cfu/g), posing a risk of infection, particularly to damaged skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Jewellery kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Schmuck Bastelpackung - Jewellery kit
Brand: 

The amount of nickel released by the silver-coloured, angular beads is too high (measured value 27.5 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Suncream for children

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Nivea Sun Kids
Brand: 

Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Wall plug adapter supplied with various devices

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Two pin wall plug adapters supplied with Mac computers and iOS devices
Brand: 

The wall plug adapter may break when being plugged in to, or unplugged from, the mains wall socket. If this happens, the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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