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Monthly product recall post
Here’s the latest installment of faulty product recalls.
Featured Products:
Brand: Victoria’s Secret
Name: Star Snow Globe Case
Product: Mobile phone case
Category: Other
Type / number of model: Zs-343852
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Chemical
The phone case contains white spirit and can break easily. If the fluid leaks and comes into contact with the skin, it may cause skin irritation or chemical burns.
One accident reported.
Brand: YAMAHA
Name: Unknown
Product: Children’s sweatshirt
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / number of model: PADDOCK BLUE JUNIOR, ref. B14-FT507-E0-12, B14-FT507-E0-14, B16-FT507-E1-12, B16-FT507-E1-14, B16-SB507-E0-12, B16-SB507-E0-14, B16-GM507-E0-12 and B16-GM507-E0-14 (models 2014 and 2016).
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Strangulation
The drawstrings in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Brand: Fitkraft
Name: 1) HOPPA 312 cm, 2) newMASTER 305 cm
Product: Trampoline
Category: Toys
Type / number of model: 1) FTTRHSZ312AKD1; FTTRHSZ312AKD2;
Products affected were sold between 17.01.2017 and 25.05.2017., 2) FTKTTR305SZnM;
Products affected were sold between 17.01.2017 and 25.05.2017.
Batch number / Barcode: 1) 5902533902514; 5902533902521, 2) 5902533902866
Risk type: Injuries
The distance between mat and ground is insufficient due to incorrect elements connecting the legs and frame. During intense bouncing, the mat may deflect and come into contact with the ground. Users can consequently hit the ground.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-14.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Company recall page
Brand: Primark
Name: Unknown
Product: Flip flops
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / number of model: 02387/01, 02, 03 (black) , 02387/04, 05, 06 8 8 (blue) , 02387/07, 08, 08 (khaki), 02387/10, 11, 12 (navy)
Batch number / Barcode: 110751951 (black), 1107520783 (blue), 1107521757 (khaki), 1108022623 (navy)
Risk type: Chemical
The product contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including chrysene (measured values: chrysen: up to 2.9 mg/kg; total of PAHs up to: 9.4 mg/kg). This PAH is carcinogenic. A person could be exposed if the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.
Brand: Super STIK
Name: Super Glue
Product: Glue
Category: Chemical products
Type / number of model: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: 5050577803929; batch: 92112-F
Risk type: Chemical
The product contains chloroform (measured value 39.4% by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Items:
Brand: DP
Name: SMD LED FOLDABLE DESK LAMP
Product: Desk lamp
Category: Lighting equipment
Type / number of model: LED-688, Reference: 10111
Batch number / Barcode: 5 995858 101113
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
The pins of the built-in plug do not have an insulating collar. The user may touch the live pins when plugging the plug into a mains socket.
The basic insulated moving wires touch the sharp edges of metal wrist screws: in case of damage to the insulation, the live metal conductors would become accessible. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that hold 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 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
Brand: Cotton Tree
Name: Zinc and Castor Oil Cream
Product: Cream for babies
Category: Cosmetics
Type / number of model: Batch No (Expiry Date): Zc 518 (11/2018); Zc 607 (04/2019); Zc 602 (02/2019); Zc 603 (02/2019); Zc 604 (02/2019); Zc 609 (06/2019); Zc 614 (09/2019)
Batch number / Barcode: 5050375062726
Risk type: Chemical
This product contains 0.1% of propylparaben. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Brand: MCL
Name: AC Travel Adapter with USB Ports
Product: Travel plug adapter
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / number of model: PS-UNI/1UZ
Batch number / Barcode: 20160722-1C, 3700224755942
Risk type: Electric shock
The clearances and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small. Different sets of pins can be extended at the same time, resulting in live pins being accessible. The holes in the sockets are not protected by shutters.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Brand: COMBUY
Name: Hello Kitty
Product: Toy mobile phone
Category: Toys
Type / number of model: 7100-03
Batch number / Barcode: 5291410108140
THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT
Risk type: Chemical, Choking
The lid of the battery compartment can easily be removed and the batteries are accessible. A child can put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing choking or 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
Brand: KX
Name: Imitate Cash Register
Product: Toy cash register
Category: Toys
Type / number of model: 023F
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Choking
The lids of the plastic bottles detach easily. 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.
Brand: Hyundai
Name: H1
Product: Passenger car
Category: Motor vehicles
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e4*2001/116*0129* and e4*2007/46*0091*;
Batch number / Barcode: The vehicles concerned were produced between 12 February 2015 and 30 March 2016.
Risk type: Fire
Fuel may leak from the fuel line in the engine compartment which may result in a fire.
Brand: KTM
Name: 125 and 390 Duke
Product: Motorcycle
Category: Motor vehicles
Type / number of model: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: model year 2017
Risk type: Injuries
Temporary failure of the headlamps may occur and can lead to road accidents.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Company recall page
If you own any of the listed products above and believe it’s faulty or/concerned about the safety of a product; please contact us.
Further reading
Accidents caused by faulty products – Oakwood Solicitors
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