Recalls in 2023
By month
By product type
- Toys & kids12
- Other5
- Electrical3
Recalls in Latvia in 2023
- 2023-11-24
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EUSlime toy · MASA PLASTYCZNA
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 888 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LatviaOfficial notice →- 2023-10-06
- LVEU
Built-in hob (Fiesta) · KENT HB602MZW
The burner may become deformed, and adversely affect the combustion. This leads to the build-up of carbon monoxide which can increase the risk of asphyxiation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…
- 2023-09-01
- LVEU
Toy gun with projectiles (AIRSOFT GUN) · AIRSOFT GUN
The material of the projectiles fired from the toy gun is too hard and can cause eye injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- 2023-08-11
- LVEU
Liquid fire starter (Phoenix) · Phoenix Fire Starter
The fire starter liquid is incorrectly packed in a transparent bottle, instead of being packed in a black opaque container. The user may be unaware of the risks and could incorrectly use the product. The ignition…
- 2023-07-14
- LVEU
Magnetic toy (Magnastix) · EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY, Play magnet & ball
The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements…
- LVEU
Plastic doll · Beautiful Fashion Girl
The doll has an excessive concentration of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LatviaOfficial notice → - LVEU
Plastic doll · Girl Moden
The doll has an excessive concentration of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 27.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LatviaOfficial notice → - 2023-07-07
- LVEU
Slime toy · SLIME HAI
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: up to 1296 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive systems.…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LatviaOfficial notice → - 2023-05-19
- LVEU
USB charger (DEVIA) · USB lādētājs
The electrical insulation between the mains input and USB output is inadequate. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
- 2023-04-28
- LVEU
USB charger (GEMBIRD) · Gembird USB Type-C fast Charger
The electrical insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. A user may receive an electric shock. Furthermore, the product may overheat and catch fire.…
- LVEU
USB charger (Hoco) · Travel charger
The plastic material of the charger can overheat and melt, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch them and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product may cause fire. The product does not comply with…
- 2023-03-24
- LVEU
Stroller · bexa
The rivets that support the structure of the stroller may break during product use. The child may fall out of the stroller, which may cause injury. Moreover, the waist restraint is loose and does not protect…
EU Safety Gate · reported by LatviaOfficial notice → - 2023-02-24
- LVEU
Children`s cot (Klups) · MARSELL White
The distance between the slats on the side is too large. A user may get a limb stuck between two slats and suffocate or become entrapped. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety…
- LVEU
Children`s cot (Drewex) · DREWEX MEBLE DLA DZIECI sp. z o.o.
The distance between the slats on the side is too large. A user may get a limb stuck between two slats and suffocate or become entrapped. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety…
- LVEU
Children`s cot (Drewex) · MEBLE DLA DZIECI sp. z o.o.
The distance between the slats is too wide. A child may get stuck with its head or with a limb between two slats, and suffocate or become entrapped. Furthermore, the product is not sufficiently stable and resistant,…
- LVEU
Toilet cleaning gel (Nord Clean) · WC Toilet cleaning gel
The product is extremely acid (measured pH value: 1.2) and is highly corrosive, but lacks the appropriate pictograms, warnings and precautionary statements.Users are not informed about a safe use or the dangers of the…
- 2023-02-17
- LVEU
Magnetic toy (magnetic) · Magnetic Plus, Magnetic Glamour
The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements…
- LVEU
Stroller (VIDAXL)
The seat structure and a wheel of the stroller break easily. The stroller can collapse and injure a child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European…
- 2023-01-20
- LVEU
Disposable electronic cigarette (Elfbar) · BC5000
The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and a too high concentration of nicotine. This can lead to accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. The product does not comply with the…
- LVEU
Disposable electronic cigarette (Elfbar) · BC4000
The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and a too high concentration of nicotine. This can lead to accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. The product does not comply with the…