No.
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Notifying country |
Product
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Danger |
Measures adopted by notifying country |
Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
1
0369/08 |
Spain
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: VOLKSWAGEN
Type/number of model: JETTA and GOLF VARIANT (type 1K2/1K5)
Description: There are 4 885 vehicles affected on the Spanish market, manufactured between 8 January 2007 and 9 January 2008 with the following chassis numbers:
WVW ___ 1K _ 7 M 099441 - 202689
WVW ___ 1K _ 8 M 000025 - 111903
3VW ___ 1K _ 7 M 101615 - 202685
3VW ___ 1K _ 8 M 000033 - 105765
WVW ___ 1K _ 7 M 300066 – 307813
WVW ___ 1K _ 8 M 300001 – 360414
3VW ___ 1K _ 7 M 300151 – 303116
3VW ___ 1K _ 8 M 300043 – 321362
Country of origin: Germany
No picture available
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire as transition resistance may be unacceptably high in the earth connection of the heating element of the additional air heater. This may cause overheating in this cable's connection area, damage resulting from excessive temperatures and, in the worst case scenario, it could set the vehicle on fire.
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Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.
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2
0370/08 |
Italy
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy "Dinosauri"
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Bar code 97718269370009
Description: 12 small plastic dinosaurs of various colours in a blister pack, given as a free gift with the children's monthly magazine “Piccoli Cuccioli” issue 12, published by Edizioni GES of Rho (Milan).
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the aromatic oil used in preparing the rubber mixture was creosote oil, which is considered a dangerous substance under Directive 67/548/EEC. It is a category 2 carcinogen and, in the short-term, is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
This product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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3
0371/08 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: 4-wheeled motorised ATV quad bike
Brand: POLARIS
Type/number of model:
- Sportsman 500s. Model year 2005
- Scrambler ATVs. Model Year 2005
- Sportsman 400s. Model Year 2005 and 2006
- Scrambler 500 4x4s. Model Year 2006
- Sportsman 450s. Model Year 2005
- Sportsman 600s. Model Year 2005 and 2006
- Sportsman 6x6s. Model Year 2005 and 2006
- Carbureted. Model Year 2005
- Sportsman 700s. Model Year 2005
- Carbureted 2005. Model Year 2005 - Sportsman MV7.
Description: The recall concerns 2004, 2005 and 2006 model year vehicles.
Country of origin: United States
No picture available
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because certain vehicles were assembled with Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) that may contain a defective fan Field Effect Transistor (FET). The fan FET is an electrical component involved with the ATV’s cooling fan function. In most instances when the fan FET fails, the vehicle battery will drain and the vehicle will not start. In some instances, the defective fan FET can cause the ECM to fail and then overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could occur inside the ECM which could, in infrequent circumstances, progress to fire.
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Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.
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4
0372/08 |
Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle exhaust shield
Brand: HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Description: This recall applies to the 2006 and 2007 XL model motorcycles listed below, manufactured between 31 October 2005 and 16 May 2007.
- 2006 XL models – 1200L, 1200R
- 2007 XL models – 883, 883L, 883R, 1200L, 1200N, 1200R and XL 50.
Country of origin: United States
No picture available
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Burns
The product poses a risk of burns as the trouser leg of some riders may come into direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
This condition could cause the trouser leg to char or burn, causing injury to the rider.
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Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.
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5
0373/08 |
Greece
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Candles
Brand: KAEMING
Type/number of model: Code 215512, barcode: 8 717427 461650
Description: Food-imitating decorative candle in the shape of a cookie with raisins (approx. dimensions: diameter 4cm, height 1.5 cm). The candle is sold unpacked and comes with the following warning: “Warning! This is not for consumption!! Please keep away from children and animals”.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow it, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.
The product does not comply with Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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6
0374/08 |
Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy "Sky Wings" aeroplane
Brand: MOTOR MAX
Type/number of model: EAN 0661732763351; No 76334
Description: The toy is a military plane made of grey and green metal. On the packaging there is a CE mark, EAN code a pictogram concerning age restriction 0-3 and the following inscriptions: “Unsuitable for children under 3 years due to risk of swallowing small parts”, name and address of the importer. There is also a warning: “Choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.”
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the thin wings can cause skin lesions or even cuts if stepped on with bare feet or if somebody is hit with the toy.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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