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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Chair Seven “SEVEN NEW” — risk: injuries

The EU has issued a safety alert for certain chairs sold under the brand "Seven" due to a serious risk of injury from collapse. The chairs, which have a welded metal frame and upholstered seat and backrest made of…

InjuriesFurniture

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Inflatable toy Sinsay “Jumping Giraffe” — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert about an inflatable toy called the "Jumping Giraffe" from brand Sinsay. The toy contains high levels of a chemical called diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), which can harm children's health…

ChemicalToys

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USB charger “10W USB Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock

The USB charger model GSM514A poses a serious risk of electric shock because it lacks proper insulation between its primary and secondary circuits, potentially electrifying the secondary circuit and connected cable. As…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

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USB charger “USB hálózati gyorstöltő” — risk: electric shock

A white USB charger (models EP‑TA20EWE and GSM0514B) has been found to have inadequate insulation and a mains connector that is too small, which can expose users to live parts and cause electric shock. The product does…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment