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NO.
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Notifying country
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Category
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Product
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Risk
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Measures adopted by notifying country
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Electrical appliances and equipment
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1
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Spain
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Electrical appliances and equipment
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Product: Hood hair dryer
Brand: Ultron
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock, Burns, Fire
The product overheats and could burst into flames during use causing burns to the scalp, head and hands and leaving live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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2
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Spain
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Electrical appliances and equipment
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Product: Travel plug adaptor
Brand: Primera
Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock
One pin of a plug can be inserted leaving the other live pin accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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3
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Spain
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Electrical appliances and equipment
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Product: Travel plug adaptors
Brand: Vivanco
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
Live parts are accessible as the holes for the plug pins are not protected by shutters. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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4
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Spain
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Electrical appliances and equipment
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Product: Travel plug adaptor
Brand: Phoenix
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock, Burns
The adaptor may overheat, causing burns, and parts may become deformed, leaving live parts accessible which could result in an electric shock. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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5
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Hungary
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Lighting equipment
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Product: Rechargeable torch
Brand: KHHY
Country of origin: China
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Fire, Electric shock
The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users
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Toys and Childcare articles
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6
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Puffer ball toy
Brand: Creaciones Gavi
Country of origin: China
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Choking
Small parts can become detached and a small ball inside the toy is easily accessible. These small parts could be ingested or inhaled by children, causing them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the of the European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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7
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Puffer ball toy
Brand: Creaciones Gravi
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation, Choking
Small parts can be detached from the toy (the nose and the tips of the 'tentacles'), and the elastic cord can be considerably stretched during use. As a result, children could try to swallow the small parts and choke, or the cord could get wrapped around the child's neck, causing strangulation. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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8
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Slovakia
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Toys
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Product: Push-along toy
Brand: HUAN QIU
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product contains small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put these small parts 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.
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Warning consumers of the risks, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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9
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Bow and arrow set
Brand: BULLYCAN
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The suction cups can easily detach from the arrows, be put in the mouth by children and block the airways. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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10
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Estonia
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Toys
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Product: Plastic doll
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Recall of the product from end users
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11
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Rattles
Brand: LE BEI
Country of origin: China
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Injuries, Choking
The rattles can break, generating small, sharp parts. A small child could put these in the mouth and choke or be injured by the sharp parts. Additionally, the fish and lobster-shaped rattles are too long. A small child could put them in the mouth where they can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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12
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Soft toy
Brand: UNIVERSE TOY
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The eyes of the toy easily detach, generating small parts which could be put into the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Furthermore, seams located on the bear under the heart open easily. A small child could thus access the stuffing material, put it 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.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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13
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Soft toy
Brand: FANG ZHOU TOYS
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The eye and the claws of the toy detach easily, generating small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The seam on the back of the toy opens easily. A small child could access the stuffing material, put it 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.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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14
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Baby mobile
Brand: Angelei Toys
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation, Choking
Parts of the mobile (e.g. blue ring, small pink, green and blue balls) may break or detach and generate small parts. A small child could put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The plastic of the packaging is too thin: if a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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15
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Czech Republic
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Toys
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Product: Plastic toy with sweets
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The plastic material of the toy animals contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 8.95 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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16
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Poland
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Toys
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Product: Plastic toy fan
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The toy breaks easily, generating small parts (crank handle, cap of fluid container). 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.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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17
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Germany
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Toys
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Product: Soap bubble toy
Brand: BUBBLEZ
Country of origin: China
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Microbiological
The soap solution is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value 4.4 x 10⁶ cfu/ml) and can cause skin rush and infections when in contact with eyes and damaged skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Recall of the product from end users
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18
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Fancy-dress wig
Brand: V&F
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation, Burns
The wig poses a risk of burns due to its high flammability. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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19
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Girl's fancy-dress costume
Brand: Nines d´Onil
Country of origin: Spain
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Strangulation, Injuries
The costume has cords with free ends in the neck area and excessively long cords at the waist. The cords could get caught in vehicles or play-areas. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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20
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France
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Toys
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Product: Mobile
Brand: HEIMESS
Country of origin: Germany
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Choking
A small child could put a piece of the mobile (the wooden piece with hearts that includes the metal fastener) in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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21
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France
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Toys
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Product: Manicure set
Brand: kids fun
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The yellow varnish contains Chromium (measured value total Chromium 54.1 mg/kg) and lead (measured value 288 mg/kg). Chromium is an irritant and sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions when in contact with the skin and exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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22
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Spain
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Toys
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Product: Fancy-dress costume
Brand: Tongie / WRF
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The tail at the back of the fancy-dress costume can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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23
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Rattle
Brand: Shengyuan
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The rattle can easily break and generate small parts (fragments of plastic, small balls and stickers). A small child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put it in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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24
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The Netherlands
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Toys
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Product: Soft splash ball
Brand: Vergeertoys
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the seams can be easily opened. A child could put its finger into this opening, remove the fibrous material used to stuff the toy and put it into the mouth. The fibrous stuffing can get caught in the child's larynx and block the respiratory tracts. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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25
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Greece
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Toys
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Product: Soft toy
Brand: UNIVERSE TOY
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The seam on the back of the stuffed toy opens easily. A small child could access the stuffing material, put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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26
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France
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Childcare articles and children's equipment
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Product: Amber bracelet
Brand: et Dieu créa l'Ambre
Country of origin: Poland
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Choking
The cord can easily break and release the beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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27
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United Kingdom
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Childcare articles and children's equipment
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Product: Child carrier
Brand: Osprey
Country of origin: Vietnam
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Injuries
The product may contain a defective buckle, which could cause the shoulder strap to release on one or both sides of the harness. The released strap could cause the child carrier to fall from the person wearing it, posing a risk of injury to the child in the carrier. One incident reported.
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Warning consumers of the risks
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28
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France
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Childcare articles and children's equipment
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Product: Wooden cot
Brand: AMAL II
Country of origin: Poland
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Entrapment, Injuries
The bars of the cot can detach and a child could fall through the gap created. In addition, the gaps between the bars at the base of the cot are too large. While playing a child could put its arms through the bars and become trapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716.
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Recall of the product from end users
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Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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29
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Spain
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Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Product: Girls' sandals
Brand: DUBBLE DOBBLE
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the insole is too high (measured value 65.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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30
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Romania
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Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Product: False nails
Brand: 3) Hi nail|1) Miss Seven |2) LaMaiLa Series
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The notifying country qualified the glue as a cosmetic product. The label of the glue for fixing the plastic nails indicates the presence of dibutyl phtalate (DBP) which is toxic to reproduction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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31
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France
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Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Product: Children's fancy dress/nightwear with stockings
Brand: PLUS
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 103 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Recall of the product from end users
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32
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France
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Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Product: Leather bag
Brand: KEVIM PARIS
Country of origin: Italy
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Chemical
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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Destruction of the product, Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users
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Other
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33
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Belgium
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Cosmetic
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Product: Hair straightening product
Brand: Hair Go Straight
Country of origin: United States
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Chemical
The product contains an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value up to 2.3%). Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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34
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France
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Cosmetic
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Product: Skin lightening cream
Brand: PROXIMA
Country of origin: Unknown
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Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured concentration 9.6% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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35
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France
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Cosmetic
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Product: Skin lightening cream
Brand: Dream Cosmetics
Country of origin: Ivory Coast
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Chemical
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce a skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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36
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France
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Cosmetic
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Product: Skin care
Brand: ANAZWINA
Country of origin: Jordan
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Chemical
The amount of nickel in the product is too high (measured value 0.0017% by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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37
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Germany
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Cosmetic
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Product: Suncream for children
Brand: Nivea
Country of origin: Germany
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Health risk / other
Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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38
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Germany
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Chemical products
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Product: Ink for permanent make-up
Brand: Carmen Wallstein
Country of origin: Germany
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Chemical
The product contains nickel (measured value 24 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the content of nickel in inks for permanent make-up be as low as technically achievable. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Recall of the product from end users
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39
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Germany
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Chemical product
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Product: Ink for permanent make-up
Brand: GOOCHIE
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The ink contains nickel (measured value: 22 mg/kg), arsenic (measured value: 6.8 mg/kg) and lead (measured value: 3.3 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses, arsenic is carcinogenic and exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the content of nickel in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable and the levels of arsenic and lead do not exceed 2 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.
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Withdrawal of the product from the market
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40
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Latvia
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Pressure equipment/vessels
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Product: Fire extinguisher
Brand: VADER
Country of origin: China
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Burns, Fire
In case of fire, the fire extinguisher fails to efficiently extinguish the flames and the user could therefore receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 97/23/EC on pressure equipment and with the relevant standard EN 3-7.
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Destruction of the product
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41
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Luxembourg
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Pyrotechnic articles
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Product: Fireworks
Brand: Jacques Prevot Feux d'Artifice
Country of origin: France
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Injuries, Burns
The product has an exposed instantaneous fuse. This fuse could unexpectedly ignite while the users is close to the firework, and would not give enough time to reach a safe distance before explosion. This may cause injuries or burns. The product does not comply with requirements of the Pyrotechnic Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market
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