Recalls in France in 2022

198 official recalls in France reported in 2022, from the EU Safety Gate and RASFF food alerts. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2022

198

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Peugeot10
  2. Mazda10
  3. Opel7
  4. Citroën7
  5. DS automobiles6
  6. Orlane5

By product type

  1. Vehicles66
  2. Toys & kids46
  3. Other26
  4. Cosmetics & chemicals19
  5. Electrical17
  6. Tools & DIY8

Recalls in France in 2022

  1. 2022-12-23
  2. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Anti-ageing serum (ANNAYAKE) · ULTRATIME SERUM PERFECTEUR ANTI-RIDES

    The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceANNAYAKEOfficial notice →
  3. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Face cream (ANNAYAKE) · ULTRATIME CREME REDENSIFIANTE ANTI-RIDES

    The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceANNAYAKEOfficial notice →
  4. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking, injuries

    Magnetic puzzle (Janod) · Plateau Chunky Fruits & Légumes Green Market

    Small parts can easily detach (magnets). As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnets and other metallic objects, they could attract one another…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceJanodOfficial notice →
  5. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Plastic bath toy set (OUATOO) · 10 animaux de bain - Ouatoo First

    The product contains Bisphenol A (BPA) (measured value up to 0.04 mg/kg). BPA may damage fertility and has been identified as a substance affecting the hormonal systems of humans and animals. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOUATOOOfficial notice →
  6. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Electric socket (Legrand) · Prise de courant sans terre

    As it is possible to access the live parts of the socket, there is a risk that the user might receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceLegrandOfficial notice →
  7. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Skin-lightening cream (Orlane) · Soin de blanc creme eclaircissante

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOrlaneOfficial notice →
  8. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Skin-lightening serum (Orlane) · Soin de blanc sérum éclaircissant

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOrlaneOfficial notice →
  9. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Skin-lightening lotion (Orlane) · Soin de blanc lotion eclaircissante

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOrlaneOfficial notice →
  10. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Skin care serum (Orlane) · Sérum fermeté thermo actif

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOrlaneOfficial notice →
  11. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Skin care cream (Orlane) · Soin fermeté thermo lift

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOrlaneOfficial notice →
  12. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle/spare part (Harley Davidson) · Nightster 2022 RH975

    Due to the poor quality of the handlebar welding, a separation of the inner and outer sections of the handlebar can occur. This could result in the loss of control over the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceHarley DavidsonOfficial notice →
  13. FREU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Opel) · Grandland X

    Due to cell voltage deviation, a thermal event can occur inside the high-voltage battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOpelOfficial notice →
  14. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Lotion (ANNAYAKE) · LOTION EQUILIBRANTE PEAUX NORMALES A SECHES

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceANNAYAKEOfficial notice →
  15. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Eye contour gel (ANNAYAKE) · ULTRATIME - spiralis gel crème contour des yeux

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceANNAYAKEOfficial notice →
  16. FREU
    Otherchemical

    Aerosol paint (MTN by Montana Colors) · MTN

    The product contains 2-butanone oxime (measured value above 0.1% by weight), which is toxic, may cause cancer, causes damage to organs, is harmful in contact with skin, causes serious eye damage, causes skin…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceMTN by Montana ColorsOfficial notice →
  17. FREU
    Toys & kidsinjuries

    Toy rake (FERRY JOUETS)

    The toy has fixed protruding vertical parts (the rake prongs when the rake is laid on the ground prongs upward). If a child falls onto them, this can lead to cuts and injuries. Moreover, the toy lacks the required…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceFERRY JOUETSOfficial notice →
  18. FREU
    Otherchoking, strangulation

    Soother holder (Mellipou) · Attache sucette

    The product has small detachable parts (plastic clip and plastic ring), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke. In addition, the soother holder is too long and may lead to strangulation of a…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceMellipouOfficial notice →
  19. FREU
    Food & drinkchoking

    Decorative food

    Small parts (fake sugar crystals) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive nor with the European standard…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  20. FREU
    Tools & DIYelectric shock

    Electric scooter (micro-mobility) · MICRO CONDOR II

    The product's charging connector and metal frame have insufficient insulation. A user could touch these accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by Francemicro-mobilityOfficial notice →
  21. 2022-12-16
  22. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Hair fixing gel (les cosmétiques design paris) · Gel fijador INTENSE FIX 24H- MEN'ACTIV SCIENCE

    The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by Franceles cosmétiques design parisOfficial notice →
  23. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Shampoo (L'angelica) · Shampoo fortificante fortifying

    According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceL'angelicaOfficial notice →
  24. FREU
    Otherchemical

    Deodoriser (Gifi) · Désodorisant perle parfums

    The product contains an excessive concentration of the mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.00209% by weight). Dermal contact with MCI and MI…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceGifiOfficial notice →
  25. 2022-12-09
  26. FREU
    Toys & kidsstrangulation

    Musical soft toy (Little big friends) · Les animaux musicaux

    The cord of the toy is too long and does not have a breakaway feature. It may become wrapped around a child's neck and lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceLittle big friendsOfficial notice →
  27. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Soft toy (Sambro) · Peluche LEROY

    The seam at the level of the paw is open, making the filling accessible. Ingestion of the filling may cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceSambroOfficial notice →
  28. FREU
    Toys & kidsinjuries

    Crossbow set (B&SC)

    The product can shoot improvised projectiles with too high kinetic energy which could cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceB&SCOfficial notice →
  29. 2022-12-02
  30. FREU
    Otherinjuries

    Knee guards (Shot Race Gear) · 21-Shot-Kneeguard Interceptor

    Due to unsuitable construction and materials, the product does not provide sufficient impact protection if a user falls from a motorcycle. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceShot Race GearOfficial notice →
  31. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Water bombs (Summer play)

    The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (above the limits of 1 mg/kg). Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceSummer playOfficial notice →
  32. FREU
    Sports & outdoorinjuries

    Diving tank (SMACO) · SMACO S700

    The product has not undergone the conformity assessment involving a competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the safety requirements. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceSMACOOfficial notice →
  33. FREU
    Toys & kidsentrapment

    Tricycle with push handle (VOLARE bicycles / Kubbinga BV) · vélo 10' - pat patrouille Movie

    When the tricycle is pushed along by the handle, there is a risk that the child’s foot/feet get caught or bruised if they are lifted from the pedals, owing to the lack of a freewheel or a footrest. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceVOLARE bicycles / Kubbinga BVOfficial notice →
  34. 2022-11-25
  35. FREU
    Cosmetics & chemicalschemical

    Hair mask (BYPHASSE) · Soin des cheveux - Masque kératine - keratin hair Mask - Soin régénérant - Cheveux secs…

    The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceBYPHASSEOfficial notice →
  36. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Plastic toy (Harmony jouet) · Tracteur remorque 44 cm

    Small parts may detach from the product. A child may put the small parts 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.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceHarmony jouetOfficial notice →
  37. 2022-11-18
  38. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical

    Fancy dress (Guirca) · Sea pirate

    The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP) (measured values up to 2.32% and 0.17% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceGuircaOfficial notice →
  39. 2022-11-11
  40. FREU
    Otherchoking, strangulation

    Soother holder (Trixie) · Attache sucette Mrs Rabbit/ Mr Fox/Mrs Elephant/ Mr Lion/Mr Polar

    Small parts (clip and plastic ring) may easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the soother holder is too long and may lead to strangulation of a child. The product does neither…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceTrixieOfficial notice →
  41. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock, fire

    Electric incense burner (AMIR'S DECO) · Luxury Electric Incense Burner

    The appliance is not earthed. In addition, its conductors are not held in position, the accessible metal parts are not sufficiently insulated from the live parts, in particular the conductors of the power supply cable,…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceAMIR'S DECOOfficial notice →
  42. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Soft toy (Maxicâlin) · Animal mort de rire

    The nose of the toy may easily detach. A child may put it 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.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceMaxicâlinOfficial notice →
  43. FREU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Hair straighteners (GW) · professional Hair Straightener

    Live parts are not sufficiently protected, which may result in an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and EN…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceGWOfficial notice →
  44. FREU
    Clothing & jewellerystrangulation

    Sleeping bag (Nobodiz) · Dreamy Summer sleeping bag / Cloud winter sleeping bag

    The sleeping bag bears long functional cords with free ends. These cords can become trapped while the child is sleeping, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceNobodizOfficial notice →
  45. 2022-10-28
  46. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Land Rover) · Range Rover

    The front collision sensors may not have been fitted correctly. This can cause the safety belt restraint system to malfunction, leading to serious injuries to the occupants. In the event of an accidental deployment of…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceLand RoverOfficial notice →
  47. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (Bmw) · K 1600 GT - K 1600 GTL - K 1600 B

    Improper sixth gear sets were installed on gearboxes that were replaced during an earlier workshop intervention. This can lead to excessive wear of the control intervals in the event of prolonged driving at full load…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceBmwOfficial notice →
  48. FREU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Opel) · Zafira / Vivaro (K0)

    The screws in the vehicle steering box may have been improperly tightened, which can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOpelOfficial notice →