Finland

Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Christmas Lighting 50 LED Indoor
Brand: 

The cable anchorage does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break thus exposing the live conductors of the wires. 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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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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Light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
LED paneelivalaisin / LED Panel Light
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is not sufficient between the windings of the transformer in the power supply unit. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Electronic cigarette kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The battery charger poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.

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USB power supply

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Wall Charger
Brand: 

The chargers pose a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. The products do not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.

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Ice-hockey helmet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
2
Product: 
Unknown

The helmet does not provide proper protection due to insufficient shock absorbing capacity. Moreover, the buckle can be released too easily. This could lead to head injuries in case of impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 10256.

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