CONSUMERS

Product: Passenger car. Company recall code: 4296039

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: A metal chip formed during the assembly process within the ESP hydraulic unit could block a non-return valve.
As a consequence, the non-return valve might no longer be able to close, affecting performance of the brake-pedal. This could increase the risk of ...

Product: 3-in-1 kit for data transfer and recharging mobile phones. The kit contains a USB charger 100/230V, a USB car charger 12/24V and a micro USB data cable with LED capacity indicator. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with plastic windows.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: The clearance and creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits in the transformer are not sufficient.
Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them.

The product does not comply with the requirements ...

Product: Aluminium universal ladder with 3x12 steps, packed in transparent film. The product was sold online.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and it can twist or break during use, causing the user to lose balance and fall from a height.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.

Product: Girl’s clothing set consisting of a white dress and a white, lacy bolero.The dress is decorated with rhinestones, beads and textile rose fixed by velcro. Sample size: 80cm-12M

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The small decorative elements of the product may be easily detached.
A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.

Product: LED ceiling light, sold in a blue cardboard box.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: The electrical insulation and the creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuit of the transformer of the control gear are not sufficient.
As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the ...

Product: LED lighting chain sold in a red-green cardboard box.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: The insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuit of the power supply unit are not sufficient.
As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the requirements of ...

Product: Universal travel adapter sold in blister packaging.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: The insulation and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the transformer are not sufficient.
Accessible parts of the product could become live, leading to an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the requirements ...

Product: Girl’s clothing set consisting of a white dress and a red bolero.The bolero is decorated with textile roses and beads. The bolero can be closed with a decorative safety pin. Size: 86 cm/18 m.

Risk type: Choking, Injuries

Risk: The small decorative elements can easily be detached.
A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.

In addition, the safety pin on the brooch can be opened, which can cause eye or skin injuries.

The product ...

Product: 30-ml bottle of brown tattoo ink.

Risk type: Chemical

Risk: The product contains arsenic (measured value: 8.1 mg/kg), nickel (measured value: 24 mg/kg) and zinc (measured value: 170 mg/kg).
Arsenic is carcinogenic. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.

The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 ...

Product: Pink slime sold in a pink plastic container with a lid in the shape of a pig.

Risk type: Chemical

Risk: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1020 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 ...

Product: Pink sandals with velcro straps for young girls. The sandals are decorated with flowers, butterflies and rhinestones. Packaging: cardboard box. Sample size: 22

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The small decorative elements (butterflies) can easily be detached from the shoes.
A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them.

Product: Passenger car. Company recall code: 4692101.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The steering wheel may not be correctly connected with the steering gearbox.
This could lead to loss of steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of accident.

Product: Motorcycle. Company recall code: 0000112500

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The connecting rods in the engine have not been correctly fitted and may lead to engine defects.
This can increase the risk of an accident.

Product: Blue electric buggy with 2 seats and 4 wheels.

Risk type: Burns

Risk: The lugs of the battery are identical, so it's possible to connect the battery by reversing the connections which can lead to smoke and a rapid rise in battery temperature occurs.
As a consequence, children can burn themselves.

The product ...

Product: Leopard patterned soft shoes with glued-on plastic red nose and black eyes.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The small decorative elements (noses and eyes) can easily be detached from the shoes.
A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them.

Product: Fuchsia-coloured shoes for young girls. The shoes are decorated with rhinestones. The footwear is made with a 2.5 cm height, narrow heel and rigid shoe sole. Sample size: 24. Packaging: cardboard box.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The small decorative elements (rhinestones) can easily be detached.
A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them.

Product: City bicycle.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: There is a defect in the front mudguard that may block the wheel during use.
This could cause the cyclist to fall off the bicycle and suffer injuries.

Product: A pair of hanging silver-coloured metallic earrings with rhinestone decoration

Risk type: Chemical

Risk: The product contains lead (value: 52% by weight).
Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.