Measures ordered by public authorities: Import rejected at border

Pushchair

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The gaps at the top of the seat-back, as well as the space between the hoop of the hood and the frame, are too wide. Fingers and hands of children may become trapped between moving parts, causing injuries. In addition, the structure of the pushchair is insufficiently strong, which could cause the child to fall out of the pushchair in the event of a breakage. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.

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LED light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
LED RGB Stage Lighting
Brand: 

The transparent plastic cover can easily be removed, giving access to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598 and national standard.

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Women's shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
Jennifer
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the inner leather of the shoes is too high (measured values up to 13 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Tutu Love - baby lovely dolls
Brand: 

The plastic material of the duck contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the duck also contains di-isononyl phtalate (DINP) (measured value: 32% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

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Pull-along toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Animal Paradise
Brand: 

At the end of the cord to pull the toy there is a small plastic ring attached by a simple knot, which can easily be detached. A small child could put the small ring 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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Plastic doll with voice box

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The electronic voice box is directly accessible and the battery cover is easily removable giving access to button batteries which could be swallowed by children and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract or choking. In addition, the hair on the head of the doll is attached with a staple which has sharp points, posing a risk of injury to a child. 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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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
4
Product: 
Surprise / FASHION
Brand: 

The head of doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 19.35% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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