Weekly faulty product recall post:
Are you looking to stay ahead of the curb, and be notified of products/items which have been blacklisted as faulty?
You’re in luck, every week we writing a blog post pinpointing all the faulty goods which have come to our attention; you’ll never be left in the dark again.
Here’s the latest installment of Faulty Product recalls:
Faulty Featured Product:
Brand: TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées
Name: Unknown
Product: Candle fragrances
Category: Chemical products
Type / number of model: References: • CITRUS FRUIT; • PINEAPPLE; • LEBANON CEDAR; • LEMONGRASS AND GERANIUM; • COCA; • EUCALYPTUS; • WOOD FIRE; • ORANGE BLOSSOM NEW; • PASSION FRUIT; • MALABAR; • MANDARIN NEW; • CORSICAN MAQUIS; • HONEY NEW; • FIR TREE; • ORANGE; • LANDES PINE; • VERBENA; • ZEST AND SPICE; • CINNAMON.
Batch number / Barcode: 2016 production
Risk type: Chemical
The products lack the required labelling and safety cap (child-resistant fastening). Children could accidentally swallow some of the product. In addition, the cinnamon fragrance contains safrole. This substance may cause cancer, is harmful if swallowed and causes skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) and the REACH regulation.
Items:
Brand: SBS
Name: Travel Charger & Cable
Product: Charger
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / number of model: TETRAVKITMIC1A
Batch number / Barcode: 8018417191558
Risk type: Electric shock
The electrical insulation of the charger is inadequate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.Brand: Saica
Name: Peppa Pig
Product: Toy pushchair
Category: Toys
Type / number of model: Reference 9164
Batch number / Barcode: 8 421440 091649 — placed on the French market by GIFI from August 2016.
Risk type: Choking
Small plastic components of the wheels can detach. A small child may put these 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.Brand: SHARKS
Name: UHLOVÁ BRÚSKA (‘Angle grinder’)
Product: Angle grinder
Category: Machinery
Type / number of model: Model SH 950 SHK235 DB5008 Year of manufacturing 2015 Ø125mm
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Electric shock, Injuries
The insulation is insufficient and parts of the angle grinder could become live. The guard does not protect the user properly and if the disc disintegrates, flying fragments could consequently cause injuries to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.Brand: Casa Hiralal
Name: Mini Plane
Product: Plastic toy helicopter
Category: Kids toys
Type / number of model: Ref 668-13
Batch number / Barcode: 8498565552836
Risk type: Injuries
The helicopter blade comes off easily, generating a sharp protruding part which may injure a child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.Brand: By Malene Birger
Name: Unknown
Product: Bracelet
Category: Jewellery
Type / number of model: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Chemical
The amount of nickel released by the bracelet is too high (2,0 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Nickel release, from products with prolonged skin contact, above the limit set by the REACH legislation, is assessed to pose a serious risk to the people already sensitized nickel, and to increase the risk of sensibilization of more people in the population. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you have suffered or had an injury due to a faulty product, you can discuss your claim with our Product Liability department. Alternatively, call us on: 0113 200 9720
