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

LED ball light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
LED Magic Ball Light
Brand: 

The cover of the ball light can easily be removed giving access to live parts. The anchorage of the cord is insufficient. The cord could consequently detach leaving the live wires accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Alcohol Interlock

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
AL-5
Brand: 

There is the possibility to drive a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the alcohol interlock is assembled. Therefore there is a higher possibility for the driver to cause injuries to himself or to others. The product does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard EN 50436-2.

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Fitness gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Gym Gear For Women

The pink textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 67 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. Moreover the product poses an environmental risk because the plastic in the velcro strap contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value up to 0.180 %). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned.

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Toy excavator

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Truck Series
Brand: 

The small rear wheels of the toy excavator can easily detach. A small child could put them 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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Push-along toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Zwierz?tko-zabawka ('animal toy')
Brand: 

The product contains small parts (the antennae and the balls attached to the wheels) that can easily detach; small children can put them in the mouth and choke on them. The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. 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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Wallet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: 6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reaction. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

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Leather belt

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Style
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 37 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

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Toy telephone

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Telephone
Brand: 

Small stickers may detach from the toy telephone. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The cord connecting the toy phone with the earpiece is too long, and this may cause strangulation if it wraps around a child's neck. The plastic of the packaging is too thin: if a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Risk level: 

Soft toy bear

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Maskotka (soft toy)
Brand: 

The nose of the bear can easily detach. A small child could put this small part in the mouth and choke on it. 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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