Recalls in 2023
By month
By product type
Recalls in Belgium in 2023
- 2023-12-08
BE
EU
Children´s high chair (Quax BV) · Ultimo 3 luxe all-in-one
The protective pad has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 263 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply…
- 2023-12-01
BE
EU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60
An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does…
- 2023-11-24
BE
EU
Electric scooter (Super Soco) · Super Soco
The lift bolt can break and cause a loss of handlebar control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles…
- 2023-11-10
BE
EU
Four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (Can-am) · Commander, Maverick Trail, Traxter
The operator’s guide maintenance schedule section contains incorrect information regarding driven clutch pulley maintenance intervals. Lack of proper maintenance of the clutch may lead to clutch failure, resulting in…
- 2023-11-03
BE
EU
Passenger car (Nissan) · Ariya
Conductive fibrous shavings from the slip ring assembly of the drive motors may cause a short circuit between the two slip rings, resulting in an overcurrent detected in the inverter. As a result, engine torque is cut…
- 2023-09-29
BE
EU
Passenger car (Kia) · Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage…
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with…
- 2023-09-22
BE
EU
Football goal
There is a non-permitted dimension between the styles of the soccer goal. The lower edge of the opening is too high above playing surface. A child's head or neck can be entrapped in one of those openings. The product…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →- 2023-09-15
BE
EU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V60, S60, XC40
The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the O-ring twisting and then breaking, which can cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does…
- 2023-07-28
BE
EU
Snowmobile (Ski-Doo and Lynx) · Ski-Doo and Lynx
The exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGTS) harness could be rubbing against the E-TEC main injector fuel return hose. This could lead to fuel leaks, increasing the risks of fire, burns or/and injuries. The product does…
- 2023-06-23
BE
EU
Soap bubble toy (Grafix) · Fish bubble machine
The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 2.5 mg/kg, 7.3 mg/kg and 330 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and formaldehyde…
- 2023-06-16
BE
EU
Pushchair
The parking brake of the pushchair does not work adequately. A parent/carer may lose control over the pushchair, leading to injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →BE
EU
Children's hoodie (ELSY GIRL) · Elsy girls casual 1 2 3 sweater - beige
The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
- 2023-05-12
BE
EU
Fishing game (LEXIBOOK) · Eco-friendly fishing game
Small parts may easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- 2023-04-07
BE
EU
Magnetic toy set · FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube
The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, they will attach to…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →- 2023-03-31
BE
EU
3-wheel motorcycle (Can-am) · Spyder RT Model year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023; Ryker: Model year: 2022, 2023.
The brake light switch may be damaged and can cause the brake lights to stay on, which can confuse other road participants, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2023-03-24
BE
EU
Children's shorts (Petrol)
The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. They may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
BE
EU
Children's shorts (Primark)
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. They may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
BE
EU
Children's shorts (Petrol)
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. They may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
- 2023-03-17
BE
EU
Children's hoodie (Please) · New York
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
BE
EU
Children's hoodie (Please)
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
BE
EU
Fireworks (Wolff Vuurwerk) · Extreme Bang Rockets
The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 129 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing burns to…
BE
EU
Children's hoodie (Please)
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product and the neck area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the…
- 2023-03-10
BE
EU
Children's dress (TQF Collection)
The product bears long functional cords in the upper chest area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. This product does not comply with the…
- 2023-02-24
BE
EU
Magnet building set · Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig
The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →- 2023-02-03
BE
EU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V60 - C40 - XC40 - XC60 - XC90
A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor…
- 2023-01-27
BE
EU
Fireworks (Vulcan) · HAPPINESS FOUNTAIN
Burning pieces may fall off from the fireworks and within the safety distance on the ground. As a result, a user or bystander may be hit by these parts, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements…