Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)

Lighting chains

Year: 
2016
Week: 
26
Product: 
Guirlande Electrique de Noel (Weihnachts Lichterkette) ("Electric Christmas lighting chain")
Brand: 

Insulation of the product is not adequate and the power supply is not protected against moisture; yet the product is recommended for outdoor use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Modelling clay with magnet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
INTELLIGENTE
Brand: 

The product includes a small loose magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows this small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another 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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Leather bag

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the bag is too high (measured value up to 21 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Children's tracksuit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. Moreover, the drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area of the tracksuit may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries.

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