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Adaptor *GEO* “AC/DC ADAPTOR” — risk: electric shock, fire

The *GEO* AC/DC ADAPTOR JX-122 poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire due to inadequate insulation between circuits and insufficient spacing around the transformer, which can lead to overheating. The product…

Electric shock, FireElectrical appliances and equipment

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Electric bicycle Speedy Electric Bikes — risk: electric shock, fire

Certain Speedy Electric Bikes models, including the JY-546200, Q30, T20, and Speedy 20 Basic, have a faulty plug that can cause electric shock or fire when charging. The products do not meet EU safety standards. They…

Electric shock, FireHobby/sports equipment

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Hair dye Topline “Royal Black Henna” — risk: chemical

The Topline "Royal Black Henna" hair dye, sold as a black henna powder in 1 g sachets, poses a serious chemical risk due to the presence of uncoupled p-phenylenediamine (PPD) at 3.4% by weight, which can cause severe…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

Motorcycle Enduro — risk: injuries

There is a potential serious risk with certain Enduro motorcycles, as the rear brake caliper may overheat and break, leading to accidents and injuries. The issue does not meet EU safety standards for two- or three-wheel…

InjuriesMotor vehicles

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Eau de cologne SANRIO CO. LTD “Hello Kitty” — risk: chemical

The EU has identified a serious risk in an eau de cologne called "Hello Kitty" from SANRIO CO. LTD due to the presence of a prohibited chemical that may harm the reproductive system and cause skin sensitization. This…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

Children's tricycle — risk: injuries

A children's tricycle sold in some EU countries has been found to have a design flaw that could cause injuries to children. The front wheel's opening is too large, allowing fingers or other body parts to get trapped. As…

InjuriesToys

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Eyeliner Hashmi “Kajal Eyeliner” — risk: chemical

Hashmi’s "Kajal Eyeliner" contains harmful levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, which can accumulate in the body and cause serious health issues including organ damage, cancer, and harm to unborn children…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

Limescale remover Tytan “Odkamieniacz w płynie” — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert for Tytan's limescale remover "Odkamieniacz w płynie" due to its extremely acidic nature, which can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. The product is also incorrectly labelled with…

ChemicalChemical products

Safety GateSerious risk

Degreaser Best — risk: chemical

The degreaser produced by Best and sold in Latvia poses a serious chemical risk due to its high alkalinity (pH=12.6), which can cause severe skin corrosion and eye damage. The product lacks necessary warning labels…

ChemicalChemical products

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Necklace Shein — risk: chemical

Shein necklaces are being removed from online sales after a safety alert identified a high rate of nickel release (up to 0.88 µg/cm²/week). Nickel can trigger allergic reactions when the jewelry stays in prolonged…

ChemicalJewellery

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Perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” — risk: chemical

The perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” has been withdrawn from the market because it contains benzyl salicylate, which is not listed in its ingredients. This undisclosed chemical can cause allergic reactions…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

Aftershave lotion Neptune — risk: chemical

The Neptune aftershave lotion poses a serious chemical risk due to the unlisted presence of benzyl alcohol and several allergenic fragrances, which could cause allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

Hair cream Gürbent — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert for Gürbent hair cream, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation and may increase the risk of cancer. The product will be…

ChemicalCosmetics

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Shipment of green tea from Serbia without accompanying documentation

A shipment of green tea from China has been detained at a Croatian border due to missing documentation. The product is still allowed to travel to its destination, but only under customs seals. The risk level associated…

Other risksCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea