Measures ordered by public authorities: Recall of the product from end users

Battery charger

Year: 
2016
Week: 
28
Product: 
Switching Quick Charger
Brand: 

The insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer is insufficient and there is a high likelihood of flashover occurring. If flashover occurs, there will be mains voltage on the exposed metal parts for charging the batteries. That means people might get an electric shock if they touch the metal parts. Also, if there are batteries in the charger at the time, the batteries might act violently to the high voltage leading to the risk of a fire.

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Vehicle lift

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The automatic mechanical locking system for the carrying arms has elongated holes and there is consequently a risk that it can disengage. The locking of the system is dependent on a thorough adjustment and tightening which will foreseeably not be done during normal use. If the carrying arms move from the supporting position during use the vehicle can fall and crush the user. One fatal accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1493.

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Travel cot

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
Baby Max
Brand: 

There is an accessible gap between the changing unit and the cot. A child may fall in this gap, the head would become trapped and this may lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12221.

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Jewellery kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Bead King Crafts - Pearl and Accessory Set "Shine"

The amount of nickel released by the gold coloured clasp is too high (measured value: 1.82 µg/cm2/week). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The amount of lead contained by the silver coloured and gold coloured clasps and by the silver coloured snap hook is too high (measured value up to 2.54% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Manicure kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Denim Manicure

The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 5.25% by weight). Chloroform in high doses can cause skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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