Alerts about dangerous non-food products in Europe, from the EU’s Safety Gate rapid alert system, with plain-English summaries and next steps.
The wooden sorting and stacking toy has unprotected protruding parts that may cut or injure a small child and does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
The live parts of the lamp cap can be touched when the lamp is only partly screwed into the lampholder, so a user could get an electric shock, and the product does not meet the Low Voltage Directive and EN IEC 60598.
The plastic toy bus has small parts like doors and arms that can come off and be choked on, two long cords that could go round a child's neck, a screwdriver, and no battery instructions.
The two front mounting bracket arms of the high-voltage battery housing may fracture, letting the housing touch the fuel tank, which can cause fuel leakage and increase the risk of fire.
Moisture getting in could corrode a steering rack bolt, which may make the bolt break and cause a loss of steering, raising the risk of accidents and injuries.
The end mount of the left front seat belt is not correctly installed, so in a sudden stop or accident the belt could come loose from its anchor and not hold the person, raising the risk of injury.
The front axle brake hoses may leak brake fluid, which could reduce braking performance and, if fluid spills on the road, reduce grip for following vehicles and raise the risk of an accident.
The plastic casings are not strong enough, so small, strong magnets can easily come loose, and if a child swallows them they could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation, or choke the child.
The outer fabric areas of the jacket have high concentrations of C9–C14 (perfluorocarboxylic acids) (PFCA) related compounds and Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA)-related compounds, and the product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)…
The outer fabric areas of the jacket have high concentrations of C9–C14 (perfluorocarboxylic acids) (PFCA) related compounds and Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA)-related compounds, so it does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
The gloves have not passed the required tests for personal protective equipment category III, so in direct danger areas users risk contact with hazardous substances, mixtures and harmful biological agents.
The earmuffs have not passed the required tests for personal protective equipment category III, so using them in a noisy place risks irreversible damage to hearing.
The slipper clogs, size 30/31, contain too much diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead, which may harm children's reproductive system and health and the environment.
The hair-straightening product contains formaldehyde, measured at up to 10.2%, which can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer, and it does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
The gloves have not passed the required tests for personal protective equipment, so a wearer using them near hazardous substances or harmful biological agents risks coming into contact with them.
The ingredient list shows the product contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and an unborn child's health, and may cause allergic skin reactions.
The list of ingredients shows the product contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
The product's ingredient list shows it contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child and cause allergic skin reactions.
The plastic on the brown wallet's surface has too much bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which may harm health by possibly damaging the reproductive system.
The poles contain too much lead (0,33% by weight), which is harmful to human health and may affect breast-fed or unborn children, and they do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
The green 200 g scented laundry beads contain an allergenic fragrance (Linalool) and lack the required warnings and hazard labels in French, so users are not told the risks if the product touches eyes or skin.
A panel with a narrow, hard edge sits between a fixed platform and a moving hammock-like element, so a child can lose balance when the moving element shifts, fall astride the edge and be injured.
The eau de toilette, 100ml, lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
The eau de toilette lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and an unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
The eau de toilette contains BMHCA and HICC, which are prohibited in cosmetic products; BMHCA may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child, and HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
The suction cups on the arrows can come off during use and make small parts, which could block a child's airway and cause choking if swallowed.
The chain guard does not automatically stop the cutting chain on contact with an object, which risks cuts, and the plug does not meet requirements and could expose users to live parts and electric shock.
The plastic of the cable has too much DEHP and DBP, and the solders in the charger have too much lead and cadmium, which pose a risk to human health and the environment.
The plastic of the cable has too much DEHP and the solders in the charger have too much lead, which the notice says pose a risk to human health and the environment and break REACH and RoHS 2 rules.
The plastic of the balloon has too much diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which may harm children's health by possibly damaging their reproductive system.
The LED lighting chain has weak insulation, easily reached live wires, no protection against moisture and thin conductors that can overheat, which can cause a short circuit, fire or electric shock.
The saw may snag, jam or kick back when cutting wood, and the power may cut out and then restart suddenly, so the user could touch moving parts and suffer serious cuts.
The necklace has too much cadmium and its pendant has too much lead, which the notice says build up in the body and can harm health, including the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer.
The toy has small wooden beads that can easily come off, and a small child could put them in the mouth and choke, and it does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
The insulation distance on the circuit board inside the charger is too small, so a user could touch live parts and get an electric shock.
The transparent PVC tablecloth has too much DEHP (27 % by weight), a phthalate that may harm health by possibly damaging the reproductive system, and it does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
The blue plastic and black edging of the bag contain too much Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP), 17% by weight, which may harm health by possibly damaging the reproductive system.
The swimsuit has waist drawstrings that can be easily pulled out and may get caught on water play attractions, so a child could fall and be injured or break a limb.
The solders have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium and the black insulation cord has an excessive concentration of DEHP and SCCPs, posing risks to human health and the environment.
The plastic in this bendable reading lamp to attach to a book has too much bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), up to 24.8% by weight, which poses a risk to human health and the environment.
The earrings have too much cadmium (0.02% by weight), which builds up in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and may cause cancer, and they do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
The earrings release too much nickel, which the notice says is a strong sensitiser that causes allergic reactions when an article touches the skin directly for a long time.
The insulation between the circuits does not withstand the voltage, the spacing between circuits on the printed circuit board is too small and the transformer is insufficiently insulated, so a user could reach live parts and get an electric shock.
The laser beam is too powerful, so looking straight at it could damage sight, and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulation or the European standard EN 60825-1.
The screw holding the battery compartment is not captive, so if it is lost when changing batteries the cover could come off easily and a child could put the batteries in the mouth and be harmed.
The product is contaminated with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which may cause infection if inhaled or if it touches damaged skin or the eyes, particularly in people with a weakened immune system.
The odour and stain remover is contaminated with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which may cause infection if inhaled or if it touches damaged skin or the eyes, especially in people with a weakened immune system.
The charger's insulation and the distance between its primary and secondary circuits are not enough, so a user could reach live parts and get an electric shock.
The minimum stem insertion mark is in the wrong place, so the stem may not be fitted or adjusted correctly, could detach, and the child could fall and be injured.
The propellant in the driver and front passenger airbags may deteriorate over time, so if the airbags deploy, fragments from the inflator could injure people in the vehicle.
With a high state of charge, the high-voltage battery inside the car may overheat, which increases the risk of fire, and the car does not comply with the motor vehicle approval regulation.
With a high state of charge, the high-voltage battery in these passenger cars may overheat inside, which increases the risk of fire.
The handlebar lock is not strong enough and may come apart during a ride so the handlebar collapses, and the front wheels are too small and can get stuck on uneven ground, so a child could fall and be injured.
With a high state of charge, the high-voltage battery inside these vehicles may overheat, which increases the risk of fire, and the vehicles do not comply with the motor vehicle approval regulation.
The electrical insulation and spacing are inadequate so live parts may be reachable and cause an electric shock, and the overheating protection does not work, which can cause fire or burns.
The toy's plastic casings are not strong enough, so small, strong magnets can easily come loose, and if a child swallows them they could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation.
The inflatable swim seat shaped like a bumper car has leg openings and play elements, and there is a risk of drowning if children play with it unsupervised.
The notice says the 50ml eau de toilette contains BMHCA, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
The baby wedge is advertised for children aged 0 to 6 months, but pillows and soft items in a baby's sleep space raise the risk of overheating and airway blockage linked to sudden infant death syndrome.
The pillow is not firm enough, so a baby could suffocate if their face is turned towards or leaning against it for a long period, and it does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
The ingredient list shows 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child, or cause skin sensitisation.
The eau de parfum, 100 ml, lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
The list of ingredients shows the 100 ml product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
The solders have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium, the plastic in the USB cord has excessive DEHP and SCCPs, and prolonged exposure to SCCPs through the skin may cause cancer.
The snail-shaped desk lamp has too much lead in its solders and too much DEHP, DBP and SCCPs, which the notice says pose a risk to the environment and to human health, and prolonged skin exposure to them may cause cancer.
The plastic has too much of the phthalates DEHP and DBP, which may harm health by possibly damaging the reproductive system, and the product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
The fabric fire hoods do not resist fire well enough, so fire and smoke could pass easily through the ceiling opening around the speaker if a fire starts.
The distance between the primary and secondary circuit is inadequate, so live parts of the charger may become accessible and a user can receive an electric shock.
The cream contains cannabidiol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which are psychoactive substances that can cause central nervous system disorders, and it does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
The solders in the dance mat have too much lead and cadmium, which the notice says pose a risk to the environment, and the product does not meet the RoHS Directive.
The ingredient list shows the product contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child's health, and may cause allergic skin reactions.
The ingredient list shows the product contains BMHCA, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child's health, and may cause skin sensitisation.
The ingredient list shows TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause allergic skin reactions.
The ingredient list shows TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child, and may cause allergic skin reactions.
