Recalls in 2023
By month
By product type
- Vehicles96
- Toys & kids95
- Other32
- Electrical24
- Cosmetics & chemicals19
- Tools & DIY8
Recalls in France in 2023
- 2023-12-22
FR
EUPassenger car (Opel, Peugeot) · ASTRA-L (OV512) , 308 V3 (P512)
The software for the communication of immobilisation data between the MCU (Motor Control Unit) and the BCM (Body Control Module) could be defective. As a result, from a stationary position on a slope, the vehicle could…
- FREU
Passenger car (Jaguar) · F-PACE (X761)
Following a software problem with the powertrain control module (PCM), it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start at the right time when the vehicle is in motion and operating in electric vehicle…
- FREU
Passenger car (Citroen, DS) · C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5
The structure of the inflator in the front driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does…
- FREU
Passenger car (Peugeot) · 208
A fastening clip on the windscreen pillar trim could be rotated by 180°. As a result, when the curtain airbag is deployed, the trim on the windscreen pillar could become detached, injuring the vehicle occupants. The…
- FREU
Fancy dress costume · Robe de princesse cosplay d'halloween pour filles vêtements fantaisie de fête de carnaval
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(pentabromophenyl) ether (decaBDE) (measured value up to: 5205 mg/kg). DecaBDE might cause neurodevelopmental behavioural defects and is very persistent and…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice → - FREU
Light commercial vehicle (Toyota) · Proace City
Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronicengine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when thedata are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide(NOx)…
- FREU
Button batteries (Maxell) · MAXELL CR 2032
The packaging is not childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they…
- 2023-12-15
- FREU
Dehumidifier (Air & Me) · Rohan - Déshumidificateur d'air coneecté
The electrical assembly of some units is incorrect. If the user’s electrical installation is not up to standard, the compressor of the dehumidifier heats up and may cause a fire. This product does not comply with the…
- 2023-12-08
- FREU
Glue (OUHOE) · OILY GLUE
The product contains an excessive amount of chloroform (measured value 11.6% by weight). Chloroform causes skin irritation, can harm health by inhalation or ingestion and is suspected of causing cancer. Moreover, the…
- FREU
Chainsaw (Oleo-mac) · GSH 560
The chain brake may stop working during braking. As a result, malfunctioning chain brake may cause injury to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European…
- FREU
Airbag backpack (Wedze) · Airbag 30
Incorrect folding of the product may increase the airbag’s inflation time, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
- FREU
Teething ring · Bébé silicone anneau de dentition enfants mâcher dents jouets fruit bite sans
The entire purple part of the teething toy may get stuck in the mouth of a small child who is unable to sit up unaided, causing choking. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive,…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice → - 2023-12-01
- FREU
Rattle toy (ZAKUW) · Mon premier hochet cosmo II neige
The rattle toy is too long and if a child puts it in the mouth, it can obstruct the airways and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…
- FREU
Passenger car (CITROEN, DS, Opel, Peugeot) · C3 / 3008 II/ 5008 II/ DS3 crossback/ DS4/ 208/ 308/ C5 aircross/ Astra-L/ Mokka/…
Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx)…
- FREU
Toy crossbow (AXE SELECTION) · Arbalète en bois flammé moyen modèle + fléchettes bouchon
The product can shoot improvised projectiles, such as a pencil, with excessive kinetic energy, which can cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with standard…
- 2023-11-24
- FREU
Button batteries (Duracell) · CR 2032 +70% extra life
The packaging is not completely childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract…
- FREU
Button batteries (Tangspower) · CR2016 - Lithium Battery 3V
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The…
- FREU
Button batteries (Exalium) · Lithium 3V - CR2032EXAZ
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The…
- FREU
Button batteries (ENERGIZER) · Pack 4 piles lithium CR2032
The packaging is not completely childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract…
- FREU
Button batteries (Bonai) · Bonai CR2032
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke or, if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (Beidongli Technology Co. Ltd) · CR1616
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke or, if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (PKCELL) · Lithium Battery 3V CR1632
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (LiCB) · CR2025-Lithium Battery
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Leak sealer · FIX A LEAK - Colmateur de fuites
The product contains silicic acid (measured value: 35,5%). Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may cause severe eye irritation. Moreover, the product does not contain any hazard labelling and therefore does…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice → - FREU
Insecticide (Sniper) · Sniper DDVP
The product contains dichlorvos, which is not authorised to be used in insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods. Dichlorvos can be fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed and can trigger…
- FREU
Passenger car (Opel, Peugeot) · CORSA / 208
The evaporative emission of the vehicle is too high, causing excessive pollution. The hydrocarbon (HC) level is above the legal limit prescribed for evaporative emissions testing (Type 4). The vehicles do not comply…
- FREU
Interactive doll (Aimantine) · Interactive Baby Doll
The fibrous stuffing material of the doll is easily accessible, due to weakness of certain seams, and a small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
- 2023-11-17
- FREU
Key ring (Puckator)
The battery compartment is easy to open/break, resulting in that the button cell batteries become accessible. A small child may put them into the mouth and choke, or become injured in the gastrointestinal tract. The…
- FREU
Magnetic fishing game · Jeu de pêche en bois magnétique jeu de puzzle- "Fishing game"
The product contains an easy detachable small part (the tips of the fishing rods) with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows these pieces, they could…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice → - FREU
Ballpoint pen (B&G International) · Dino
The battery compartment opens/breaks easily, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put them into the mouth, which could cause gastrointestinal damage or lead to choking. The product does not comply with…
- FREU
Dark spots corrector cream (Lemon Clear) · Soin correcteur de taches
The product contains clobetasol propionate (0.03 % by weight), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and…
- 2023-11-10
- FREU
Passenger car (Dacia, Renault) · DUSTER/ LOGAN III/ SANDERO III/ CLIO V CAPTUR II
Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
- FREU
Electric hedge trimmer (Oleo-mac) · OLEO-MAC HC 605 E 58089005
The motor housing can easily break and come off. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the…
- FREU
Perfume (Arabian Oud)
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. Moreover,…
- FREU
Perfume (Arabian Oud)
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the…
- FREU
Fancy-dress costume (Fiestas Guirca) · PINK WITCH
The product has small parts (sequins) which can easily become loose. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the buckle of the witch's hat is too large, which may lead to strangulation.Also, the hat…
- FREU
Perfume (Arabian Oud) · Arabian Knight
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does…
- FREU
Expandable toy (Kim'play) · Dinosaur Egg
The dinosaur figurine can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As this figurine expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage of small children. The product does not…
- 2023-11-03
- FREU
Finger paints (Crayola) · 4 Tubes de peinture aux doigts lavables
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 0.072% by weight), which is forbidden in finger paints. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. It also…
- FREU
Glue (NNT) · "COLLES FIXTOUT - NNT"
The product has an excessive concentration of chloroform (measured value 38.9% by weight). Chloroform causes skin irritation, can harm health when inhaled or ingested and is suspected of causing cancer. Moreover, the…