CONSUMERS

Product: Set of plastic cars with a spring launcher. The toys are packed in a blister with cardboard back.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The kinetic energy of the launcher is too high.
This could cause injuries, including to the eyes.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.

Product: Children’s crossbow with five arrows/projectiles with suction-cups, packed in a cardboard box with a window.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The suction cups can easily detach.
If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Product: Battery-operated toy in the shape of a piano, emitting lights and sounds. Packed into a cardboard window box.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: The toy can easily break generating also small parts.
A child may put the small parts 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.

Product: Folding table for outdoor use with a rectangular table top made of woodbased panels (MDF) and metal legs. Packed in plastic film.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The table is unstable and can collapse under load causing injuries.
The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 581.

Product: Battery-operated, plastic toy in the shape of a scooter, with a pig as a driver. The toy emits light and sounds. Packed into a cardboard box.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: Small parts can easily be detached from the toy.
A small child may put the small parts 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.

Product: Ready-to-use mouthwash for dental care. Turquoise-coloured, clear, free-flowing solution with mint flavouring in a 500 ml bottle.

Risk type: Microbiological

Risk: The mouthwash contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity 16000 cfu/g) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected.
There is a risk of contracting infection as the solution comes into contact with the mouth and may also come into contact with the hands and eyes.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Product: White LED floodlight. Packaging: colourful cardboard box. The product has been sold online.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: Live parts may become directly accessible as there is no proper information for the user on safe installation of the connecting leads.
The user could consequently touch the live parts 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.

Product: 2-in-1 cordless, rechargeable, stick vacuum cleaners with a detachable, handheld vacuum cleaner and a free-standing charger.

Risk type: Fire

Risk: The charge control unit and the battery pack may be defective.
This can cause the product to overheat while charging, posing a risk of fire or short-circuit.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Product: Trailer. Company recall code: Humbaur-Knott

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: Faulty welding in the drum brake may lead to a loss of brake function.
As a consequence, the wheel brake may be insufficiently effective.

Product: Electric self-balancing scooter ("hoverboard")

Risk type: Electric shock, Fire, Injuries

Risk: The product has insufficient resistance to moisture and water could come into contact with live parts (the external charging connector in the battery compartment). This could lead to an electric shock or fire.
The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the power supply unit is too high and could lead to an electric shock.

The appliance can suddenly start up without use of the control device intended for that purpose which could lead to injuries.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-1.

Product: Pink, foldable, toy highchair made of plastic, with a white metal frame and textile seat. The height can be adjusted in three positions. Packaging: plastic bag.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The locking device of the toy does not work properly. In addition, the space between the moving elements is insufficient.
The toy highchair could consequently collapse during use, causing injuries.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Product: White, two-way plug adapter with 3 pins.

Risk type: Fire

Risk: The product does not have fuse.
In case of current overload, the product does not provide adequate protection and this could lead to a fire.

The product does not comply with the relevant British standard BS 1363.

Product: Voltage tester pencil in the shape of a screwdriver. Packaging: blister pack.

Risk type: Electric shock

Risk: The uninsulated metal tip of the voltage tester is too long.
The user could accidentally touch the live metal tip during normal use and receive an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60900.

Product: Battery-operated, plastic toy in the shape of an aeroplane, emitting lights and sounds. The toy is packed into a cardboard box.

Risk type: Choking

Risk: Small parts can easily be detached from the toy.
A small child may put the small parts 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.

Product: White travel plug adaptor with 3 pins.

Risk type: Electric shock, Fire

Risk: The product does not provide protection to users due to the absence of shutters on live parts and the absence of a fuse.
Users could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. In the case of an overload, the absence of a fuse could lead to a fire.

The product does not comply with the standard BS 1363.

Product: Bunk bed made of wood and MDF. The product has been sold online.

Risk type: Strangulation

Risk: There is an opening between the safety barrier and the side of the upper bed.
A child may slide between the safety barrier and the bed base and get trapped by the head, leading to strangulation.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 747.

Product: Van

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: Faulty coding of the door control unit can lead to the cancelling of the protective function of the exit warning assistance system. If a door is opened after the ignition is switched off in a hazardous situation there is no optical or acoustic warning.
This may increase the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Product: Pink toy pushchair made up of plastic tubes and textile seating. It is equipped with one locking device and packed in a plastic bag.

Risk type: Injuries

Risk: The pushchair has only one safety lock, is not sufficiently resistant to load and can easily collapse.
A child sitting in the pushchair may therefore fall to the ground.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.