Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users(By: Importer)

Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Yaris and Yaris HV
Brand: 

The anchor plate for the rear seatbelts may have a sharp edge. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that the webbing for the buckle part of the seatbelt could consequently become cut and separate at the anchor plate. If this occurred, the occupant would not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

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Magnetic fishing game

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The plastic part of the fishing rod could easily be opened and release the magnet, which is a small part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, these could be attracted to each other causing intestinal blockage or perforation. 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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Hair straightening product

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Crème capilaire lissante - traitement à la nanokeratine - fort - étape 2

The products contain an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value up to 4.7%). Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
GOTHEM
Brand: 

The cable inside the lamp was twisted during assembly and therefore may have been damaged. The damaged cable can come into contact with the metallic body of the lamp which could consequently become live. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Wooden toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Twist & Lock Animals
Brand: 

The ears of the giraffe may easily detach. These are small parts: a child may 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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Wooden toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Twist & Lock Blocks
Brand: 

The elastic cord can easily break and the blocks can detach from each other, generating small parts. A small child may 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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Toy car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
26 Mini Race
Brand: 

The small wheels come off easily and the car can easily be dismantled, giving access to the internal engine mechanism. A small child may put these small parts 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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