Weekly report on consumer products
Products with serious risks
Risk type: Chemical
The earrings release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 9.7 μg/cm²/week).
Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Retailer)
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Risk type: Electric shock
Insulation between the mains connection and the conductive hot plate is insufficient.
Consequently the hot plate could become live, leading to the user receiving an electric shock if inadvertently touched.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, This product listing was removed by eBAY. (By: Retailer)
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Risk type: Chemical
The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value 12 mg/kg) and o-anisidine (measured value: 25 mg/kg).
These aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.
The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Risk type: Burns, Fire
The lighter is appealing to children and can easily be handled.
Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Electric shock
The electrical insulation is inadequate, the distance between the plug and the first lamp is too short, the plug is inadequate and the casing of the lighting chain can break, leaving live parts accessible.
A user can touch parts of the product that are at high voltage and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the (requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Electric shock
The electrical insulation is inadequate, the distance between the plug and the first lamp is too short, the plug is inadequate and the casing of the lighting chain can break, leaving live parts accessible.
A user can touch parts of the product that are at high voltage and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the (requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Electric shock
The electrical insulation is inadequate, the distance between the plug and the first lamp is too short, the plug is inadequate and the casing of the lighting chain can break, leaving live parts accessible.
A user can touch parts of the product that are at high voltage and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the (requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Other)
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Risk type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required.
The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. A user might touch the live parts and suffer an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The cable is not properly anchored and is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required.
The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. A user might touch the live parts and suffer an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The cable is not properly insulated and anchored and it is too thin. The dimensions of the plug are substantially less than required.
The cable could overheat, burning the user or leading to a fire. A user might touch the live parts and suffer an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
The cable is not properly secured against pulling. The conductors in the wires are too thin.
The cable can detach giving access to live parts. The conductors in the wires could overheat leading to a fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
The cable is not properly secured against pulling. The conductors in the wires are too thin.
The cable can detach giving access to live parts. The conductors in the wires could overheat leading to a fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Burns, Damage to sight, Electric shock, Fire
The power lead is inadequate and can easily become damaged through overheating or sparks, giving access to live parts. A user might suffer an electric shock.
The welding gun is operated by an inadequate single action lever which might lead to accidental activation of the product. Accidental operation when not wearing protective equipment leads to exposure to UV and hot metal sparks that may cause eye injuries, burns and/or and present a cutting hazard.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery and the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standards EN ISO 12100 and EN 60974.
Measures taken by economic operators: This product listing was removed by Amazon and eBay. (By: Other)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market | ||
Risk type: Fire
Possible inadequate connection on the fuel-feed installation.
In the event of a frontal collision, the integrity of the fuel-feed installation can be impaired, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Toyota
Name: Hilux, RAV4, Yaris
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e11*2007/46*2587*, e6*2001/116*0105*, e11*2007/46*0152*; types: AN1P(EU,N), XA3(a), XP13M(a)
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 2015 and November 2018.
Risk type: Injuries
The gas generator on the driver side frontal airbag may be defective.
Metal fragments can be released when the airbag is activated, causing injury to the occupants.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Porsche
Name: Boxster, Cayman, 911
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e13*2007/46*1607, e13*2007/46*1187, e13*2007/46*1188;
types: 982, 991, 991 Turbo;
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 23 October 2017 and 16 May 2018.
Risk type: Injuries
Airbag sensors may have been inadequately installed.
This may lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident in which the restraint system is activated.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Porsche
Name: Panamera
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e13*2007/46*0971*00 -*05; type: PDE; model 971
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 21 March 2016 and 6 December 2018.
Risk type: Injuries
The power steering software may be defective.
This may cause a sporadic failure of the power steering, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: BMW
Name: 1, 3, X1
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers:
e1*2001/116*0287,
e1*2007/46*0273,
e1*2001/116*0352,
e1*2007/46*0277,
e1*2001/116*0287,
e1*2007/46*0283,
e1*2001/116*0352,
e1*2007/46*0277,
e1*2007/46*0275,
e24*2007/46*0024, e1*2001/116*0308,
e1*2007/46*0314,
e1*2001/116*0308,
e1*2007/46*0315,
e24*2007/46*0022,
e1*2001/116*0346,
e1*2007/46*0316;
, types:
187,
1K2,
182,
1C,
187,
1K4,
X1,
X1-N1,
390L,
3L,
3K,
3K-N1,
392C,
3C
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 2009 and October 2011.
Risk type: Injuries
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged.
This might result in a failure of the vehicle’s electrical system and engine during driving, potentially leading to an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Risk type: Injuries
Possible defects in the threaded connections and the electrical system.
This can cause malfunction of the trailer, potentially leading to an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Subaru
Name: Impreza, Forester, WRX STI, XV
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers:
e13* 2007/46*1305*02 -*06,
e1*2001/116*0438*01 -*10,
e1*2007/46*0597*01 -*08;
types SJ, G3, G4
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 2007 and March 2017.
Risk type: Injuries
The brake light switch may be defective.
This can cause the brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorhome
Brand: Dethleffs
Name: Trend, Globetrotter, Esprit Comfort, Grand Alpa
Type / number of model: Type approval number: e1*2001/116*0442*
Type: EG/DF 004
Sales names: Trend 7877, Globetrotter XLI, Esprit Comfort 7870, Grand Alpa A 7820
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 2014 and January 2019.
Risk type: Injuries
The front axle's springs and the bell cranks are inadequate for the vehicles with optional up-weighting.
The front axle springs or the bell cranks could get damaged due to the increased weight, causing the vehicle to block, increasing the risk of accidents.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Toyota, Lexus
Name: Auris, Yaris, IS
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e11*2001/116*0305*, e11*2007/46*0152*, e11*2001/116*0206*;
types: E15UT(a), XP13M(a), XE2(a)
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 2010 and December 2017.
Risk type: Injuries
The gas generator on the driver side frontal airbag may be defective.
Metal fragments can be released when the airbag is activated, causing injury to the occupants.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Audi
Name: A3, A4, A5
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0151*, e1*2001/116*0177*, e1*2001/116*0217*, e1*2001/116*0430*; types: 8E, 8H, 8P, B8
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2005 and 2013.
Risk type: Injuries
The handheld control unit for throttle and brake may develop a fracture in a welded joint in the relay mechanism.
If this damage occurs this may lead to impaired functioning or even failure of the brake and gas control via the manual control device.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Risk type: Injuries
The master brake cylinder's wall may not be thick enough and the cylinder may develop a leak or fail to work.
This may cause a failure of the hydraulic braking system, potentially leading to an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Risk type: Injuries
The handbrake lever may be defective and could break.
This may result in loss of control over the vehicle, leading to an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Risk type: Chemical
The phone case can easily break easily and contains a liquid that is corrosive and irritant to the skin.
The case could break, allowing the liquid to leak and come into contact with the skin, causing skin irritation or chemical burns.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal from the importer's selection (By: Importer)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users | ||
Risk type: Chemical
The make-up in the product contains an excessive amount of chromium VI and nickel (measured values up to: 3.46 mg/kg and 2.00 mg/kg, respectively)
Chromium (VI) and nickel are sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
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Risk type: Choking, Injuries
The train could easily break releasing small parts and creating sharp edges.
The front part of the toy is very pointed.
A child may put one of the small parts in the mouth and choke on it.
The front part of the toy and the created sharp edges could cause injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standards EN 71-1.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Chemical, Choking
Small parts can be detached (ducklings). The toy contains an excessive amount of
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.5%).
A small child may put small pieces in the mouth and choke. And the phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Choking
The product contains small parts (the eyes) that can easily be detached.
A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Chemical
The migration of boron from the clays in the product is too high (measured value up to 2110 mg/kg).
Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken by economic operators: Import rejected at border (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Chemical
The migration of boron from the clay is too high (measured value up to 1806 mg/kg).
Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken by economic operators: Import rejected at border (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Choking
The small sequins on the product can be easily detached.
A small child could put the sequins in the mouth and choke on them.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Risk type: Microbiological
The product contains an excessive amount of pseudomonas putida (measured value: 600 000 cfu/ml).
If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, the product may cause a severe infection.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal from retail spaces (By: Retailer)
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Risk type: Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.4 % by weight).
Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Retailer)
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Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
The hair dryer can easily overheat and the plastic casing can melt and catch fire.
The melted plastic can leave live parts accessible, leading to an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335.
Measures taken by economic operators: Stop of sales, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
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Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Product: Baby food processor
Brand: BEABA
Name: Babycook Neo
Type / number of model: BEA0400/BEA0400-VW-EU
Reference Number:
912639 - night-blue
912640 - white-grey
Batch number / Barcode: 3384349126391 (night-blue) / 3384349126407 (white-grey )
Risk type: Cuts, Injuries
The glass of the cooking/mixing bowl is not strong enough.
Consequently, it could shatter either spontaneously or when using the blending function. The user or a child standing close by could get cut by the glass pieces or injured by the accessible blade.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Manufacturer): Recall of the product from end users, Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product, Warning consumers of the risks, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Products with other risk levels
Risk type: Chemical
The product contains contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 43% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of the user, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Other types of alerts
Risk type: Injuries
The product does not sufficiently reflect the light.
In case on being used, it could not sufficiently reveal the presence of the user on the road, increasing the risk of accident.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment regulation and the relevant European standard EN 13356.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Injuries
The gaps between the bars on the side with removable slats are too large which could cause the child’s limb to become trapped.
This may cause injuries to the child.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Choking
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. A small part can be easily detached or bitten off the candle.
This may lead children to put it in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the food imitating products directive.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Products with serious risks
Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Bus
Brand: EvoBus
Name: Citaro
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0090; types: 628 03; models Citaro O530G, Citaro G NGT
Batch number / Barcode: The vehicles concerned were produced between May 2006 and September 2017.
Risk type: Fire, Injuries
Due to a defective hose, gas could be released.
This may increase the risk of fire and consequent injuries.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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