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Safety Gate: dangerous consumer products

Safety Gate is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products: toys, childcare articles, cosmetics, clothing, electrical appliances, vehicles and more. Each alert describes the product, the risk and the measures taken by national authorities.

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Plastic doll For fun — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert for the plastic doll “For fun” model 1303‑11. It contains an excessive concentration of bis(2‑ethylhexyl) phthalate (up to 0.26 % by weight), a chemical that may harm children’s…

ChemicalToys

Safety GateSerious risk

Bus Mercedes-Benz “Citaro LE Ü” — risk: injuries

Mercedes‑Benz buses (model Citaro LE Ü) have been found with seats that may not be correctly bolted to the seat frame. In a collision this could compromise passenger restraint and increase the risk of injury. The buses…

InjuriesMotor vehicles

Safety GateSerious risk

Plastic toy Pepco — risk: choking

A plastic toy from Pepco, model 632235, has been recalled due to a choking hazard. The toy contains small figurines that can detach and pose a risk if ingested by young children. It does not meet the requirements of the…

ChokingToys

Safety GateSerious risk

Skipping rope Mega Creative “Skakanka” — risk: chemical

The Mega Creative "Skakanka" skipping rope contains high levels of chemicals called DEHP and DIBP, which can harm children's health and reproductive systems. The product does not meet EU safety standards and may pose a…

ChemicalToys

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Earrings XUPING JEWELRY — risk: chemical

Earrings from XUPING JEWELRY (model GB28480-2012) pose a serious chemical risk due to high nickel release (up to 9.01 µg/cm²/week), exceeding REACH Regulation limits and causing allergic reactions. The product is being…

ChemicalJewellery

Safety GateSerious risk

Motorcycle HENGJIAN “Off-road Motorbike” — risk: fire

The HENGJIAN "Off-road Motorbike" models Z3 and S6 pose a serious fire risk due to inadequate labelling, marking, and instructions, which can lead to overheating. These motorcycles do not meet the standards set by the…

FireMachinery

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger — risk: electric shock

A certain type of USB charger has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation. The product may cause the user to receive an electric shock, especially from the USB port. The…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger YUFANO “TRAVEL CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The USB charger YUFANO TRAVEL CHARGER (model JM-QC-3.0) poses a serious electric shock risk because it lacks proper insulation between primary and secondary circuits, allowing USB ports to become live under mains…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger “PD 20W + 3USB QUICK CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger, the "PD 20W + 3USB QUICK CHARGER", poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock when…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger ORIGINAL “6-PORT CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger called "6-PORT CHARGER" from the brand ORIGINAL has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and a faulty plug design. Users may receive an electric shock when…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Ladder “3 and 4 Step Ladders” — risk: injuries

Three and four-step ladders sold online have been identified as posing a serious risk due to their insufficient weight resistance, which can lead to collapse and potential injury. The products do not meet the EU’s…

InjuriesHand tools

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger “Two-port USB charger” — risk: electric shock

A Two-port USB charger has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. The product does not meet EU safety standards, and users can…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment