Weekly report on consumer products
Products with serious risks
Risk type: Chemical
The plastic valve of the swim-ring contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.2% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Burns, Injuries
The working pressure of the safety device and the mechanical resistance of the opening systems are inadequate.
If the lid is opened abruptly, the lid’s gasket may be ejected from the lid causing hot liquid to shoot out of the pressure cooker. It is also possible that the upper part of the manometric rod may become partially detached and therefore the safe opening system no longer works properly.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Burns, Fire
The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour.
Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause 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: 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 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: Injuries
Defective software may result in the automated transmission shifting down unintentionally.
This may cause the rear wheels to lock, 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: Mercedes-Benz
Name: CLS Class, AMG GT Class
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1818*00;
type: R1ECLS;
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 2017 and March 2018.
Risk type: Injuries
The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate under low temperatures (below -17.5°C).
In the event of an accident, the rivets could fail and release the housing cover. This can result in a loss of the seat belt’s restraining effect, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Three-wheeled motor vehicle
Brand: Tuk Tuk Factory
Name: Limo GT, Vendo XL
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e4*168/2013*00056*00, e4*168/2013*00055*00; types: XNSCB, XNSTB
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles affected were manufactured between January 2017 and September 2018.
Risk type: Injuries
The seat belt clips may be defective.
This can impair the safety belt's restraining effect, increasing the risk of injury for 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: KIA
Name: Niro
Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e4*2007/46*1139*00, e4*2007/46*1139*01, e4*2007/46*1139*02;
types DE HEV, DE PHEV
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles are from model years 2016, 2017 (Niro DE HEV) and model year 2018 (Niro DE PHEV).
Risk type: Fire, Injuries
The main relay within the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between its contacts.
This may cause a short circuit or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of fire and potential accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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Risk type: Choking, Injuries
The product contains a magnet which is a small part and has a high magnetic flux.
A small child could put the magnet in the mouth and choke on it.
If a child swallows the 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.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Environment
Four solders in the toy contain an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 96% and 0.16% by weight respectively).
Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Environment
Three solders in the toy contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values up to 0.1% by weight ) and four solders contain an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 43.7% by weight ).
Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Chemical
The toy's casing can easily break and the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible.
A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
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: Chemical
The toy's casing can easily break and the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible.
A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Warning consumers of the risks
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Risk type: Chemical
The toy's casing can easily break and the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible.
A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Warning consumers of the risks
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Risk type: Choking
Small parts on the toy (on the soft toy's head and feet) can detach.
A small child could put them in 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.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
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Risk type: Electric shock
Critical instructions concerning electrical characteristics of the toy are missing from the packaging and the manual leaflet. The manual is not in Greek language.
Lack of instructions could lead to misuse of the product, causing electric shock.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Strangulation
The garment is produced with functional cords with free ends in the upper area to be tied around the neck.
The cords in the neck area may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Strangulation
The garment has drawstrings in the hood.
The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
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Risk type: Chemical
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 45 mg/kg).
Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
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Risk type: Choking
The product has wax leaves that easily detach.
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.
This may lead a small child to put the product in the mouth, which could cause a leaf to detach and the child to choke on it.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Retailer)
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Risk type: Electric shock
The product does not have the required earth connection and the electrical insulation is inadequate.
In the event of a fault, the metal container of the kettle could become live, leading to an electric shock for users.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Risk type: Cuts
The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw.
As a consequence, this could lead to serious injury.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60745 and EN 62841.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, This product listing was removed by eBay (By: Retailer)
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Products with other risk levels
Risk type: Electric shock, Injuries
The protection against access to live parts, the electrical insulation and the clearance and creepage distances are insufficient. This can lead to an electric shock.
Moreover, the ‘thumb throttle’ control may be blocked and not return completely to its initial position. The user might consequently lose control over the electric scooter, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
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Products with serious risks
Risk type: Injuries
The destination indicator sign may suddenly become detached.
As a result it may injure the passengers.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
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