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The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX)

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report 49 - 2007

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No. Ref.	Notifying country	Product (Click on the photo to enlarge)	Danger	Measures adopted by notifying country	*Products were found and measures were taken also in: ()**
1 1287/07	Slovakia	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Cord extension set (Predlzovací pohyblivý prívod) Brand: LUCERNA Type/number of model: Model: FX 3-3, art. nr: OY-2191x3, 4Fc, EAN: 8590849330007. Description: The product is white with 3 socket-outlets, weight- 0,35 kg, length of 3m, packaged in a transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard label containing marking – name of the product in various languages, trade name “LUCERNA”, model, Art. No., EAN code, CE and data about the distributor and the producer. Marking on the product: 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, trade name "LUCERNA" and warnings "Nezasahujte do zapojenia!" Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm². Country of origin: China	Electric shock and fire The product poses a risk because of electric shock and fire because: - the cross-sectional area of 0,9 mm² for the flexible cable is not sufficient (required 1,5mm2); - during the glow wire test, a visible flame occurred and did not extinguish by 30 s after removing glow wire; - the material from which the product is made has no sufficient isolating properties. Under certain circumstances, a damage of isolation of the product can occur. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant standard IEC 60884.	Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.
2 1288/07	Norway	Category: Toys Product: Figures on a string filled with bath gel Brand: Jelly pendant Type/number of m odel: Art. 8002001, batch no. 082007, EAN 7070788002001. Description: The products are sold in a plastic bucket. The products are shaped like a red santa, a white snowman and a green reindeer. To each figure is attached a long string of 38 cm long. In fact the string is twice that length, as it is divided in two parts and locked with a plastic locker at the end. The string has the same colour as the figure attached to it. Country of origin: China	Suffocation The product poses a serious risk of suffocation because the string attached to the figures is too long. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
3 1289/07	Slovakia	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Standing fan (Stojanový ventilátor) Brand: Air Maxx Type/number of model: model: MAX-3300, EAN code: 8308773831109. Description: Standing ventilator, white, 3 speeds, a cue light built-in, openings on the ventilator cover have diameter about 1,6 cm, marking -Air MAXX, model, voltage: 220V/50 Hz, 45 W, CE. Packed in a white cardboard box with a blue title AirMAXX, MAX-3300 and inscriptions “3 speed, with light, oscillating, with lamp”. Country of origin: Unknown	Electric shock and injuries The product poses a serious risk of : - electric shock because the supply cable has the diameter of 0,133 mm2 which is less than required (0,5 mm2), - injuries because the design of cover basket is presenting a risk of contact of fingers with rotating parts. In addition the instructions for use are insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
4 1290/07	Finland	Category: Toys Product: Toy - Active Doggy toy Brand: Active Doggy Type/number of model: Item no 8811CDEF. Description: A battery operated, barking and walking dog in a cardboard box. Black and brown fur, black plastic nose. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because brown material in plastic collar contains lead 190 mg/kg and 13 % DEHP by mass of plasticised material. The quantity of lead exceeds the limit 90 mg/kg and the quantity of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) exceeds the limit 0,1 % by weight. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
5 1291/07	Slovakia	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Cord extension set (Predlžovací pohyblivý prívod) Brand: LUCERNA Type/number of model: Model: FX 4-5, art. nr: OY-2191x3, 4Fi, EAN: 8590849450002. Description: The product is white with 4 socket-outlets, weight- 0,5 kg, length of 5m, packaged in a transparent plastic bag closed with the paper label and marking – name of the product in various languages. Marking on the product: 10-16 V, ~250V, max. 3500W, CE, Data on the cable: H05VV-F, 3G, 1,0mm2. Country of origin: China	Electric shock and fire The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because: - the material of the product has not sufficient isolated characteristics, - the flexible cable has no sufficient cross-sectional area (according to producer 1 mm², according to test 0,73 mm²), - diameter of impress given balls shall not exceed 2 mm, after testing the impress in plug was 2,40 mm. - during the glow wire test, a visible flame occurred and glowed sample did not extinguish to 30 s after removing glow wire. In addition markings are insufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant standard IEC 60884.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
6 1292/07	Slovakia	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Starter cables (Štartovacie káble) Brand: FILSON® Type/number of model: Comfort, 300A/3m, Filson Nr. 48.300, EAN: 8591522483003. Description: A starter cable for connection of positive terminals of accumulator is black, a starter cable for connection of negative terminals of accumulator is red. The product is packed in a plastic bag marked with trade name FILSON®, Comfort 300A/3m, EAN code and others. A user manual and a scheme for connection of starter cables to battery are attached to the product. Country of origin: Unknown	Fire The product poses a serious risk of fire because the insulation ignited and the conductors burnt over in the overload test. In addition markings and user manual are insufficient.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
7 1293/07	Slovakia	Category: Clothing Product: Children’s clothing set - Children’s set T-shirt and jeans skirt (Detská súprava tričko + riflová sukňa) Brand: ALI- KAN BABY Type/number of model: size 86- 2 a 92-3. Description: Girl’s set – a green T-shirt and a jeans skirt with braces with two plastic buttons for reclosing, applications in the front of the skirt- sewed flowers, declared material composition 100% cotton. Country of origin: Unknown	Choking The product poses a serious risk of choking because the plastic buttons were detached in the tension test. The item represents small parts and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder thus it can be swallowed or inhaled by children, thus causing choking. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
8 1294/07	Slovakia	Category: Clothing Product: Children’s trousers (Detské nohavice) Brand: SANJOY Type/number of model: Art.: XQFK 6071, size 92 and 98. Description: Children’s trousers made in grey-red and white-red colour combinations, size 92 and 98, declared material composition: 70% cotton, 30% polyester. Tightening elastic bands terminated with plastic slack-up devices are in top (waist) and bottom of the trousers. Country of origin: Unknown	Choking This product poses a serious risk of choking because during testing the slack up devices from the waist were detached. The item is a small part and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder thus it can be swallowed or inhaled by children, thus causing choking. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
9 1295/07	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car – Corsa D Brand: OPEL Type/number of model: Type: S-D, EC type approval e12001/116037905. Description: The vehicles are 2007 models with Vehicle Identification Numbers in the following ranges. The measure is being conducted under Code No 07-C-038 and information is available from dealers. VIN ranges: 7 4 029534 to 7 4 233663, 7 6 021542 to 7 6 087940. Country of origin: Germany No picture available*	Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries because the intermediate shafts of the steering systems that are not sufficiently robust may break under high stress (when parking). This defect results from a temporary discrepancy in the production process at the manufacturers. The defective shafts can be identified by the date of production, which is printed on them.	Voluntary corrective actions taken by the producer.
10 1296/07	Germany	Category: Food-imitating products Product: Decorative articles - Plastic ice-cubes Brand: DEKO ICE-CUBES Type/number of model: 521316, EAN 8 716128 889039. Description: Foil bag with adhesive label. Text on label: 521316, EAN 8 716128 889039, 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm, TRANSPARENT. Country of origin: Unknown	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because all parts fit into the small parts cylinder and must therefore be regarded as capable of being swallowed, causing choking.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the wholesaler.
11 1297/07	Germany	Category: Clothing Product: Children's clothes - "Basic-Jeans" blue-black jeans for children (sizes 92-176) Brand: Review kids and Review Fourteen Type/number of model: - Review Kids, sizes 92-140; Article Nos. II-KB/07-D100 slim fit, II-KB/07-D101 regular fit, II-KB/07-D205 slim fit, II-KB/07-D206 regular fit. - Review Fourteen, sizes 140-176; Article Nos. II-TB/07-D100 slim fit, II-TB/07-D101 regular fit, II-TB/07-D102 plus fit, II-TB/07-D203 slim fit, II-TB/07-D204 regular fit, II-TB/07-D205 plus fit. Description: Blue-black jeans for boys sold after 30 June 2007. Country of origin: China	Carcinogenic This product poses a carcinogenic risk because it contains banned azo dyes which may release one of the carcinogenic amines. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
12 1298/07	Netherlands	Category: Lighting equipment Product: Night light - Socket lighting equipment Brand: Goya Type/number of model: Model: A-7108EAN-code: 328209634152. Description: Electric night luminaire with a built-in plug and a conic lampshade filled with liquid and floating stars. Package: Cardboard Box. Country of origin: China	Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because according to the lamp calibre, dangerous live parts (foot of the bulb) are accessible after, before and during changing of the bulb. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.	Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
13 1299/07	United Kingdom	Category: Decorative articles Product: Glass vase - 50cm Square Top Clear Glass Vase Brand: Marks and Spencers Type/number of model: Product Code: T27/1553V 9225503. Description: Square, clear, glass vase, 50CM in height. Country of origin: China	Cuts This product poses a risk of cuts because the wall thickness for this vase was specified to be greater than 1.0 mm in thickness. Testing reveal that in some case thinnest measurement is 0.6 mm. Vases falling below the 1mm requirement are more fragile and by looking at the rim and base of the product a false impression of the wall strength will be given creating a greater chance of personal injury. Three incidents have been reported.	Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the distributor. Press release has been issued.
14 1300/07	United Kingdom	Category: Vehicles Product: Bicycles Brand: 1. Raleigh, 2. Raleigh, 3.Triumph Type/number of model: 1. Ice Pick – ICE2007, 2. Wolf - WOL2006, 3. React – REA2006. Description: Ice Pick, Wolf & React BMX bicycles. All packed in plain cardboard cartons. Wolf has an image of the bike on one side of the carton. They come in red and silver. Country of origin: India	Injuries The product poses a serious risk of injuries because a defect was detected on the handle bar stem. The handle bar stem could show signs of fatigue and crack, which could result in the handle bar stem coming away from the stem column and lead to injuries.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Press release has been issued.
15 1301/07	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car – fuel pipe Brand: LEXUS Type/number of model: Passenger cars, models IS250 and GS300. Description: The recall concerns 2004 and 2005 model year LEXUS IS250 and GS300 vehicles. VIS : - IS250: 00001015-00003003, 02000011-02006199, 05000019-05006048. - GS300: 00001011-00001019, 05000014-05028535. Country of origin: Japan No picture available	Fire This product poses a risk of fire because in a section of the fuel line located in the engine compartment of the subject vehicles, due to the improper orientation of the fuel line’s seam weld during a bending operation in fabrication, there is a possibility that stress at the seam weld location may become high, causing a small crack to develop as a result of the action of small amounts of corrosive ingredients in the fuel. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the crack on the fuel line may expand as a result of fuel pressure fluctuation and, in the worst case, fuel could leak from the fuel line.	Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
16 1302/07	Netherlands	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Electric insect killer Brand: Super Human Type/number of model: Model: 461334EAN-code: 328209600122. Description: Device to attract insects by UV-light and then kill them with a high voltage. Package: Cardboard Box. Country of origin: Germany	Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there are accessible live parts (the grid), which are live dangerously (824Vpeak); - there is a dangerous current leakage (3,92 mApeak and 24,2 mApeak) on the accessible part of the grid. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
17 1303/07	Denmark	Category: Cosmetics Product: Lightening Cream - Maxi White S1 Lightening Cream Gel - strong formula Brand: Lobo farmax Type/number of model: MWS1 Description: 30 grams, white tube in a white cardboard box. Country of origin: France	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9% of hydroquinone. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.	Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
18 1304/07	Netherlands	Category: Cosmetics Product: Shampoo - Body Shampoo Abricot Brand: NaturCare Type/number of model: THT 08/2008, Batchcode: 6C036. Description: Plastic bottle, 500 ml. Country of origin: France	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 580μg/kg N-Nitrosodiethanolamine. This substance is classified as a human carcinogen. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
19 1305/07	Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Wooden toy - Tractor with hanger and animals Brand: CH255 Type/number of model: Batchcode 8714218622559. Description: Wooden tractor with hanger and animals in a red coloured box. Country of origin: China	Choking This product poses a risk of choking because the steering mechanism of the tractor breaks easily and a plastic ring comes off. This plastic ring fits completely into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.	Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
20 1306/07	Finland	Category: Electrical appliances Product: DVD player Brand: Denver Type/number of model: Type: Denver DVU-1008mk2. EAN: not available. Description: DVD Player. State-of-the-art MPEG-4 and MP4 decoding technology. Class 1 laser product. Country of origin: Unknown	Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock due to the fact that there is not sufficient electrical insulation between the primary circuit connected to the mains and the secondary circuit that can be touched. The secondary circuit is accessible through the terminals. Creepage distances and clearances in the mains transformer between the primary windings and secondary windings, between the primary windings and the output winding wires of the secondary windings, between the secondary windings and output winding wires of the primary windings are less than 5 / 4 mm (measured a minimum 0.45 mm / 3.5 mm / 1.7 mm). The secondary circuit is accessible through the terminals. The windings are positioned concentrically on a single coil former. All output winding wires are not insulated with the insulation tubes. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.	Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
21 1307/07	United Kingdom	Category: Toys Product: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey and Minnie Plush Brand: Disney Store Type/number of model: Small Mickey – 412010661346. Small Minnie – 412010662589. Medium Mickey – 412010658964. Medium Minnie – 412010659121. Large Mickey – 412010663739. Large Minnie – 412010663814. Giant Minnie – 412010901671. Mickey MBB – 437014697917. Minnie MBB – 437014698099. Description: Soft Plush Toys sold loose with swing tag (sizes: MBB (Mini Bean Bag); 9” (23cm); small 11” (28cm); medium 14” (36cm);large 18” (46cm); and giant 38” (96cm) Minnie only). Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because small parts (buttons) detach under 90 Newton / 9kg tension and fit within the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the toy standard.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
22 1308/07	Germany	Category: Clothing Product: Hooded sweater Brand: Jacky Baby So Jacky Baby sweater Type/number of model: Barcode: 7000100718711, 434-292723/3110. Description: Green baby sweater with hood, size 56/1-2 months, 2 front pockets. Country of origin: Unknown	Choking and suffocation This product poses a risk of: - choking because the ends of drawstrings, functional cords, decorative cords and sashes should not be knotted and must be secured through heat sealing or bars to prevent them from fraying. Through the fraying of the ends, parts of the ends could become detached and, if swallowed, result in the infant choking, - suffocation because the hooded jacket, size 56, has drawstrings in the neck area. There is a danger of the drawstrings getting caught in moving vehicles or toys, which could lead to suffocation by strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the producer.
23 1309/07	France	Category: Clothing Product: Slippers in the shape of a light-brown teddy bear - sizes 35 to 39 Brand: Ombrosa Type/number of model: Main reference: 32 45 589 7103 on a cardboard label - size 37. Other references on the product: 4749 (on the sticker inside the slipper) and 00 44983 - 370 (on a cardboard label). Description: Slippers in the shape of a light-brown teddy bear with white-tipped paws. Dimensions approximately 30 cm. Country of origin: Unknown	Fire This product poses a risk of fire because the sample failed to pass the flammability test as regards the surface textile of the sole. The flame propagation rate is faster than 30 mm/s.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
24 1310/07	Italy	Category: Household appliances Product: Baby food blender/steam cooker - CuociPappa Sanovapore Brand: Chicco Type/number of model: Code 70601 Description: Unknown Country of origin: China No picture available	Choking The product poses a serious risk of choking due to the possibility of small parts separating from the inside of the jug if it is repeatedly washed in a dishwasher.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the producer.
25 1311/07	Spain	Category: Food-imitating products Product: Decorative articles - FRUTAS DECORATIVAS - Decorative aubergines and peppers Brand: Vital Type/number of model: ITEM No 0213775 AND ITEM No 0214906. Description: Decorative fruit sold in packs of two units (pepper-aubergine and tomato-orange) with the reference ITEM No 0213775 and in packs of six units(potato, pear, water melon, apple, orange and peach) with reference ITEM No 0214906. They are packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label stapled to the top. Country of origin: China	Choking This product poses a risk of choking because, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size of an aubergine and a pepper, they may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put them in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. The tests confirm that small pieces break off from the ends of the samples. And these parts fit fully into the small parts cylinder.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
26 1312/07	France	Category: Toys Product: Wooden toy - Wooden activity centre for children Brand: Kid’s Love Type/number of model: 6135 18530071 Description: Wooden toy with several activity surfaces (include a puzzle surface). Orange cardboard box with the dimensions: 25 X 15 X 15 CM. Transparent window showing the puzzle pieces. Country of origin: China	Choking and injuries The product poses a serious risk of: - choking because small parts can detach at a force of less than 90N (green wheel with handle which releases a red string) and the small parts detached during the drop test fully fit into the small parts cylinder, - injuries during the drop test splinters can form which could injure the users. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.