Risk type: Electric shock, Fire The product has insufficient resistance to moisture. Water may therefore come into contact with live parts, leading to electric shock or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer) |
Risk type: Injuries There may be a defect with the frame construction. The frame could break causing the user to fall. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Burns, Fire The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Warning consumers of the risks |
Risk type: Burns, Fire The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Warning consumers of the risks |
Risk type: Burns, Fire The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Warning consumers of the risks |
Risk type: Burns, Fire The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Warning consumers of the risks |
Risk type: Chemical The product contains 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) (measured value: 1.8 % by weight) but lacks the required protective gloves, specific safety labelling and warnings. MDI is a strong respiratory and skin sensitiser. The user could inadvertently be exposed to it, leading to irritation and an allergic reactions in the respiratory tract or skin. The product does not comply with the REACH and CLP Regulations. Measures taken by economic operators: The recall was initiated but the company closed down before it could be implemented. (By: Retailer) |
Risk type: Chemical The soldering wire contains lead (measured value: 60 % by weight) and is not correctly labelled to indicate it is restricted to professional users. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Electric shock The electrical insulation is inadequate and live parts may become accessible. Consequently the user could touch accessible 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. Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Retailer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Brand: Audi Name: A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, S4, S5, Q7 Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0430*, e1*2007/46*0436*, e1*2001/116*0350*, e1*2007/46*0284*; Types: B8, 4G, 4M, 4H Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 2013 and April 2018. Risk type: Fire In certain vehicles, fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Vehicle component Brand: Zawatzky Name: Heidelberg RS Type / number of model: Test report for approval TÃœH ATC-TB 2003 – 027.01 Type: D15 xxxx Batch number / Barcode: The affected products were manufactured between 12 October 2006 and 2012. Risk type: Injuries Potential fatigue failure of the manual control unit for the throttle and brake could result in the brakes failing. This could lead to an accident. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Safety Belts Brand: BWD Name: Unknown Type / number of model: E4-16R-0643460, E4-16R-0643461, E4-16R-0643462, E4-16R-0644422, E4-16R-0644463, E4-16R-0644470, E4-16R-0645463; , Type-approval numbers: E4-16R-040053, E4-16R-0434208, E4-16R-0436201, E4-16R-0436202, E4-16R-0436203, E4-16R-0436311, E4-16R-0641300, E4-16R-0641373, E4-16R-0642270, , Types: BWD-A2,BWD-A2-04,BWD-A2-06,BWD-A2-08,BWD-A2-12,BWD-A2-130,BWD-A2-132,BWD-A2-16,BWD-B1,BWD-B2,BWD-B2-13,BWD-B2-14,BWD-S,BWD-S1-02 Batch number / Barcode: Seat belts manufactured between 2008 and 2018. Risk type: Injuries The seatbelts do not comply with the type approval and the buckle is not sufficiently strong. The buckle can break in the event of impact caused by a crash. As a consequence, users could suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant standard UNECE R16. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Injuries The climbing protection device is not sufficiently resistant to loads. The product could break during use, causing the climber to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 958. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Playpen Brand: MONSIEUR BEBE Name: Unknown Type / number of model: 'Juliette' (pink); 'Malice' (red); 'Romeo' (green); 'Sagesse' (grey). Batch number / Barcode: PAR-348787, The affected products were sold between 31 August 2018 and the start of October 2018. Risk type: Injuries Fabric at the inner corners of the playpen creates a foothold, which is too close to the bottom barrier. A child may step on the foothold and climb over the top of the playpen, leading to a fall. The product does not comply with the and the relevant European standard EN 12227. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer) |
Risk type: Injuries There is excessive slippage of the shoulder straps. If the child moves vigorously, the straps may become loose and the baby could slip out and fall from the carrier. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 13209-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Injuries The baby carrier is not sufficiently secure and can easily break. As a consequence, if the child moves vigorously, the child could fall out. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 13209-2. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer) |
Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Baby sling Brand: Close Name: Caboo Type / number of model: 155586 Batch number / Barcode: EAN 500461253709 – code 152589,, EAN 5060123256765 – code 155586., EAN 5060123256772 - code 139592,, EAN 5060461254096 – code 155586,, EAN 5060461254119 – code 155534,, EAN 5060461254140 – code 156583, Risk type: Choking, Injuries A small part on the zip of the sling can easily detach. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. There is also excessive slippage of the shoulder straps. If the straps become loose, the baby may slip down and fall out of the sling. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Entrapment There is a large opening in a corner of the cot where the fabric detaches from the side. The child could place the arm or leg in the opening and become trapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Suffocation The fabric of the cot does not allow the flow of air and there is a large external pocket on one of the short sides of the cot. A small child could put its head inside the pocket, get trapped and suffocate. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Injuries The sling is not provided with instructions for safe use. This may lead to incorrect use of the product and cause injuries to the child. Measures taken by economic operators: Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks (By: Importer) |
Risk type: Choking Small parts can easily detach from the toy. A small child can 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: Destruction of the product (By: Retailer) |
Risk type: Choking A small part can easily detach from the toy. A child may put the small part into the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and relevant European Standard EN 71-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Retailer) |
Risk type: Choking The rattle contains a small bell that can easily fall out from between the bars. A small child could 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. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor) Company recall page: https://despre.kaufland.ro/presa/comunicate-de-presa/presse-detail.y=2019.m=02.n=retragere-zornaitoare-lemn.html |
Risk type: Chemical The finger paint contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA)(measured value: 0.27 mg/ kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine which is carcinogenic through ingestion or dermal exposure. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Other) |
Risk type: Chemical, Choking The bell on the product can easily be detached. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools. A small child could take a battery and put it in the mouth, which could cause chemical burns to the skin or mouth if the battery is leaking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Chemical The plastic of the ducks contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values: 19 % and 5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates 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: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Chemical, Injuries The dough contains an excessive amount of boron (measured value: up to 2042 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The coil spring may cause injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Chemical The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 31.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Choking Small parts (the plastic eyes) can be easily detached from the toy. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the detached elements or the stuffing material into 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 ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Injuries The pushchair has only one safety lock and is not sufficiently resistant to load. As a consequence, it can easily collapse and a child playing with the pushchair may 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. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Choking Small plastic parts (the squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. 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 with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market |
Risk type: Chemical There is an excessive amount of chromium (VI) in the leather (measured value 5.7 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: Warning consumers of the risks (By: Manufacturer) Company recall page: http://www.ricosta.de |
Risk type: Chemical According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor) |
Risk type: Electric shock Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug into the adaptor is possible. The user could touch the free remaining pin of the plug and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard IEC 60884. Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Retailer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger Car Brand: Land Rover Name: Discovery, Sport, Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque Type / number of model: Type approval numbers E11*2007/46*1659, E11*2007/46*3784, E11*2007/46*0909, E11*2007/46*3954, E11*2007/46*0223 Batch number / Barcode: Specific vehicles built between 09/03/2015 and 05/07/2018 Risk type: Environment Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO² and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger Car Brand: Jaguar Name: XE, XF, F-PACE, E-PACE,F-TYPE Type / number of model: Type approval numbers E11*2007/46*2150, E11*2007/46*2981, E11*2007/46*3324, E11*2007/46*4161, E11*2001/116*0272 Batch number / Barcode: Specific vehicles built between 09/03/2015 and 05/07/2018 Risk type: Environment Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Environment Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Environment Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Injuries The step stool is not sufficiently resistant to load. It could therefore break and collapse causing the user to fall. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14183. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Chemical The supplied blue AAA batteries could leak acid. The user could come into contact with the leaked corrosive acid and suffer chemical burns. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Retailer) |
Risk type: Injuries The roof hood fixing may fail. This may lead to the roof hood falling onto the road. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Category: Motor vehicles Product: Lorry Brand: Mercedes-Benz Name: Actros, Arocs, Econic Type / number of model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0726*, 0727*, 0732*, 0733*, 1222*, 1223*; types according to type data sheet: 963-0-A, 963-4-A, 963-0-C, 963-4-D, NGE-L62N, NGE-L42 Batch number / Barcode: The vehicles affected were produced between 25 April 2012 and 30 November 2017. Risk type: Injuries The adapter plate for fastening the non-skid snow-chain unit may break. This could result in the loss of the entire snow-chain unit, thus increasing the risk of injuries or an accident for following traffic. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer) |
Risk type: Environment The cylinder and the valve are not designed to be refillable. Once used and disposed of, remaining refrigerant in the cylinder is released into the environment at atmospheric pressure. The product does not comply with the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer) |
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