The friction between the wall and the spring mechanism in the gate can fail to hold the gate in position, so the gate can come loose which may cause small children to fall down the stairs. In addition, the users can trip over the metal bar at the bottom of the gate. Incidents reported.

The cups of the candle-holder can catch fire.

Some of the pins on the rattle have not been glued correctly and the sides can detach. If the rattle falls apart, the bell inside is released and a small child could put the bell into 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.

The hydrostatic release unit may not automatically release the necessary safety equipment in an emergency situation. This product does not comply with the requirements of the directive on marine equipment.

The outer plastic layer contains 0.44 % by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

The press fastener can detach from the vest and could be put into the mouth by a small child, leading to choking.

The glove contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured values: up to 15,9%, 0,12%, 2,34% and 0,67% respectively). 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 or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. In addition, it poses a risk for the environment because it contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: up to 1,36%).

The cap of the light bulb is too long. The user can consequently touch the live cap when inserting the light bulb in a socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60432-1.