No.
Ref. |
Notifying country |
Product
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Danger |
Measures adopted by notifying country |
Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
1
0131/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: ROBERTO CAVALLI
Type/number of model: P74040 P0960 900, 2008100005296, code 1293250, bar code: 0 311912 932502
Description: Girl’s jacket in grey and pink with a zip and hood containing fabric cords ended with small "leopard-skin" bows. The jacket is embroidered in pink and black with the inscription: “Roberto Cavalli, Angels”. On the inside there is a sewn, textile label with the following inscription in English: “Angels Roberto Cavalli, Angels” and the size of the jacket: XS / 162. Three cardboard labels are attached to the jacket. The first contains the logo of the product: “Angels, Roberto Cavalli”. The second contains information concerning the product, such as the style number, size, the barcode, price and composition of the product, and the third label contains a security hologram which guarantees the authenticity of the product. Composition: 80% modal, 20% polyamide.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area with length 210 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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0132/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Baby's sweatshirt jacket
Brand: ROBERTO CAVALLI
Type/number of model: P54030 P1790 905, 2008100006430, code 1322060, bar code: 0 311913 220608
Description: Baby’s sweatshirt jacket in grey with a zip and hood containing fabric cords ended with knots. On the front of the product there is embroidery in black depicting an emblem with the inscription: “Roberto Cavalli”. On the inside there is a sewn, textile label with the following inscription in English: “Roberto Cavalli” and the size of the jacket. Three cardboard labels are attached to the jacket. The first contains the logo of the product; the second contains information such as the style number, the size, the barcode, the price and the composition; and the third label contains a security hologram which guarantees the authenticity of the product. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 9 (9 months old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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3
0133/09 |
Finland
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Category: Decorative articles
Product: Gel candle
Brand: Geleljus med Dekoration
Type/number of model: Number of model: 21017, EAN code: 7392870210171
Description: Gel candle in a glass container. Height: 35 cm
. Country of origin: China
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because it easily tips over and the glass container may break.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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4
0134/09 |
Italy
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Make-up case for children, "Pink-Chewingum" – pink lipstick
Brand: Fun & colors
Type/number of model: Batch n° E 283 Description: Cosmetics for girls or young women in a pink and white case containing eye shadows, lipsticks, glitter, nail varnishes and mascara.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the pink lipstick contains lead at a level of 409 mg/kg.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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5
0135/09 |
Bulgaria
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Category: Toys
Product: Wooden toys - "Take Apart Truck"
Brand: BENHO
Type/number of model: ITEM n° YT: 5308A; 5308B; 5308E; 5308F; 6068.
Description: Toys made of wood in the shape of: caterpillar, duckling, grasshopper, ladybird or digger (truck).
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of accessible and easily separating small parts (screws and balls), which completely fit into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Import rejected and destruction of the product by the customs authorities.
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6
0136/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: Roberto Cavalli
Type/number of model: P74090 P1860 513, 2008100005345, code 1315702, bar code: 0 311913 157027
Description: Girl’s jacket in pink with a zip and hood containing fabric cords ended with silver toggles. The inscription “Roberto Cavalli, I love school, authentic quality” is embroidered on the jacket in pink and black. On the inside there is a sewn, textile label in English: “Angels Roberto Cavalli, Authentic Quality” and the size of the jacket: 8/138 (8 years). Three cardboard labels are attached to the jacket. The first contains the logo of the product: “Angels, Roberto Cavalli”. The other two contain information about the product such as the style number, size, the barcode, price and composition: 100% cotton.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area with length 150 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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7
0137/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's sweatshirt
Brand: Roberto Cavalli
Type/number of model: Code/Batch code: P74080 P1521 905, 20081000053346, code 1315692, bar code: 0 311913 156921
Description: Girl’s top in grey, white and "leopard-skin", with a hood containing fabric cords in pink ended with toggles. On the front of the product there is the inscription: “Angels” embroidered in gold. On the inside there is a sewn, textile label with the following inscription in English: “Authentic Quality Brand for Sweet Roberto Cavalli Angels by Roberto Cavalli Brings Good Luck” and the size of the jacket: 10/154 (10 years). Three cardboard labels are attached to the jacket. The first contains the logo of the product: “Roberto Cavalli Angels”. The second contains information concerning the product such as the style number, the size, barcode, the price and the composition of the product. The third label contains the security hologram which guarantees the authenticity of the product. Composition: 94% cotton, 6% elastane.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area with length 210 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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8
0138/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's top
Brand: Pepe Jeans
Type/number of model: Style G60097 JASMINE, colour H01 LIGHT PINK, barcode: 8 433072 194469
Description: Girl’s top in pink with brown stripes with a hood containing fabric cords ended with knots. The inscription: “PEPE JEANS” is embroidered on the front. On the inside, there is a printed inscription: "Pepe Jeans, LONDON, 4". A cardboard label is attached to the product marked: “Strength With Age, since 1973, Pepe Jeans, LONDON” and contains information such as the style number, the colour, the size, the barcode, price and composition: 100% cotton. Size: 4 (4 years old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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9
0139/09 |
Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's sweatshirt
Brand: Gama 2000
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: A child’s sweatshirt with a hood, drawstrings, inscription on the front “Barbie” and a printed pattern in the shape of a flower with sequins. A label is attached containing information about the producer, composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane. The product is sold in transparent packaging.
Country of origin: Bulgaria
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the distributor ordered by the authorities.
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10
0140/09 |
Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll
Brand: Shu yi baby, n/m
Type/number of model: Barcode: 8436039477322.
Description: Doll with long blonde hair, dressed in a checked skirt and sweater with fur edging on collar and cuffs, and ankle boots. The batteries are located in the doll's back.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of accessible and easily separating small parts (buttons and clothing stickers), which completely fit into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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11
0141/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Gel decorative stickers
Brand: 1. Gel Magic 2. Jel Stickers and Gel Magic 3. Gel Magic
Type/number of model: Models: 1: JS- 1003, 2: JS- 2003, 3: JS- 2030, Bar code: 1: 0 246149000031, 2: 0 249141000036 and 0249141000030, 3: 0 262594000037 Description:
1. Gelatine-like decorative stickers in the form of red hearts, packed in a transparent polyethylene film containing 2 small, 2 medium and 2 big hearts.
2a. Gelatine-like decorative stickers in the form of fish and starfish, packed in a transparent polyethylene film containing 2 blue fishes, 2 orange fishes and 3 yellow starfishes.
2b. Gelatine-like decorative stickers in the form of fish and starfish packed in a transparent polyethylene film containing 2 turquoise fishes, 2 blue fishes, 2 yellow fishes, 2 yellow starfishes and 1 green starfish.
3. Gelatine-like decorative stickers in the form of a red heart and double red heart, packed in a transparent polyethylene film containing 3 small red hearts, and 5 big double hearts.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The products pose a risk of choking because although not foodstuffs, their shape, colour, appearance and size is such that it is likely that consumers, especially children, will confuse them with foodstuffs and in consequence, place them in their mouth or suck or ingest them, which might be dangerous and cause choking. The small hearts fit into the small parts cylinder and, in combination with the fact that they are very sticky, pose a serious risk of choking. In addition, the larger shapes can be easily torn and create small parts that also fit into the small parts cylinder.
The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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12
0142/09 |
Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Set of squeaky toys – Safety toys
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Set consists of 6 different squeaky toys (1 swan, 1 duck, 2 fish, 1 tortoise, 1 boat). Wording on the packaging: "Safety Toys" for Children Age 0-3 / Shuhuawanjuchang, Made in China, CCC - sign and warning Choking Hazard - Small parts, not for children under 3 years.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The products pose a risk of choking because they have a squeaking mechanism which can detach when squeezed in order to make the squeaking sound. It is a small part which could be swallowed and therefore poses a serious risk of choking to small children.
The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer.
Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and destruction of goods ordered by the authorities.
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13
0143/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Knitted hat and gloves set
Brand: Early days
Type/number of model: Style No 14560 (Pink) and 14561 (Blue)
Description: Knitted hat and gloves with a bobble on the top of the hat and pom-poms hanging down on each side.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the pom-poms are made from cut lengths of yarn which can be easily detached and swallowed.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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14
0144/09 |
Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Set of coloured wooden pipes
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Three wooden pipes in red, green, orange and partly yellow.
Country of origin: India
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo-dyes, more than 170 mg/kg of O-toluidine.
The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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15
0145/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's knitted top
Brand: 65 M
Type/number of model: Code 1027383880 O406, article MW83880, bar code: 5 206142 367246
Description: Child's knitted, zip-up top in red and grey stripes. The top has a hood containing fabric cords ended with knots. On the front, there is embroidery depicting the letter “M” and the word "sixty-five". On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: 65 M and the size of the product 2A. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, marked “65 M” and containing information concerning the product, such as the style number, the barcode, the composition and the price of the product. Composition: 70% acrylic, 30% wool. Size: 2A 86/92 (1-2 years old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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16
0146/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl’s fur jacket
Brand: M+é
Type/number of model: Code 1006380631 Y603, article R631
Description: Girl’s fur jacket in pink. The fur contains two cords in the neck area. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: “M+é” and the size of the product (12 M). Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, which contains the logo of the product: “M+é” and a sticker with information concerning the product, such as the bar code, the composition, the price and the size of the product. Composition: 100% fur (rabbit). Size: 12M (12 months old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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17
0147/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: 65 M
Type/number of model: Code 1006383622 O647, article MW83622
Description: Children's jacket in red and grey. The jacket has a zip, buttons, two side pockets and a hood containing cords ended with knots. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: 65 M. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, which contains the logo of the product: “65 M” and information concerning the product, such as the barcode, the composition, the price and the size of the product. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 5A 104/110 (5 years old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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18
0148/09 |
Spain
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Lighting chain - 96 serie de uva mediana
Brand: Xing Yao
Type/number of model: Ref: XY8010
Description: Christmas lights in the form of bunches of grapes, packed in a cardboard box on which is written: "96 L Medium grape series". There is an instruction manual in Spanish and the product bears the CE mark.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the grape lights have the size of normal grapes and can be easily pulled off. Consumers may mistake the product for food and put it in their mouths, with the subsequent risk of choking.
The product does not comply with the 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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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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19
0149/09 |
Finland
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Scarf
Brand: Erica
Type/number of model: Unknown Description:
1. Viscose, checked scarf in different shades of green, size 55 x 180 cm.
2. A blue and green viscose, checked scarf, size 55 x 180 cm.
Country of origin: India
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Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because of banned azocolourants.
The green scarf’s darkest shade releases 880 mg/kg of benzidine and 41 mg/kg of 4-aminobiphenyl, both of which exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg. The blue and green scarf’s blue colour releases 86 mg/kg of benzidine and 150 mg/kg of 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine, both of which exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg.
The products do not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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20
0150/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll set - Beauty
Brand: Nicky Toy
Type/number of model: Article n°:19515, EAN code 8717273195150, manufacturer item no 839.
Description: A doll play set in a blister pack on cardboard. The doll has reddish hair and is wearing a green and silver dress. Accessories are included in the set.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 46% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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21
0151/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll - Vivacious Likable – Lelia style by me
Brand: Lelia
Type/number of model: 7332 BP 73 NL No: L0306 , EAN code: 8714552203063
Description: Plastic doll, height 35 cm, sold in a plastic cylinder. The doll has long brown hair and wears a pink and white cap.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because:
- the legs and arms of the doll contain 33.6% and the head contains 36.7% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
- the head of the doll contains 2.6% by weight of di-“isononyl”phthalate (DINP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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22
0153/09 |
Ireland
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Category: Gas appliances
Product: Gas appliances
Brand: New World Vision, Leisure, Beko, Flavel
Type/number of model: See attached list with different brands an model numbers 
Description: Freestanding, twin cavity gas oven and grill with 4 gas hotplate burners.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk when the grill door is closed which causes highly dangerous levels of CO to be produced. Tests carried out have confirmed that highly dangerous levels of CO are produced when the grill burner is operated with the grill door closed.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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23
0156/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Baby's jacket
Brand: M+é
Type/number of model: Code 1027389857 T816, article NQW89857, bar code: 5 206142 441212
Description: Baby's jacket in dark blue, with a zip, buttons, two pockets and a hood containing cords. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: “M+é” and the size of the product (6 M). Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, which contains the logo of the product: “M+é” and a sticker with information such as the barcode, the model number of the product, the price and the size of the product. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 6M 62/68 (6 months old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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24
0157/09 |
Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy mobile phone, battery operated
Brand: Vidal
Type/number of model: Item 0219272 JC-6630, Bar Code: 8432583192728
Description: A toy mobile phone that operates with two normal batteries. The packaging is a plastic blister pack on cardboard marked as follows: "Battery operated PHONE 2 "AA" Battery", the labelling carries the VIDAL brand, a CE mark, warnings, instructions for the batteries and the details of the responsible company.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because it fails the impact test and one side of the phone breaks. The broken, exposed edges produce splinters and accessible plastic points which may cause injuries.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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25
0158/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: 65 M
Type/number of model: Code 1027383864 O403, article MW83864
Description: Child's sweatshirt jacket in red and grey. The jacket has a hood containing fabric cords. On the front, there is embroidery depicting the letter “M” and the number 65. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: 65 M and the size of the product 2A. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, which contains the logo of the product: “65 M” and information concerning the product, such as the style number, the bar code, the composition, the size and the price of the product. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 2A 86/92 (1-2 years old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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26
0159/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl’s fur poncho
Brand: M+é Type/number of model: Code 1006380630 Y603, article NRW80630, bar code: 5 206142 502555
Description: Girl’s fur poncho in pink. The fur contains two cords in the neck area. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: “M+é” and the size of the product (12 M). Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, which contains the logo of the product: “M+é” and a sticker with information concerning the product, such as the barcode, the composition, the price and the size of the product. Composition: 100% fur (rabbit). Size: 12M (12 months old).
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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27
0160/09 |
Greece
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Decorative candles
Brand: Inart
Type/number of model: Item. No.: T-4832, barcode: 5 204116 274118
Description: Food-imitating decorative candles in the shape of small tarts with various fruits or pieces of fruits on top (approx. dimensions: diameter 4.5 cm, height 4.5 cm). The candles are packed in nine pieces in a transparent box (approximate dimensions: 14 cm x 14 cm x 5 cm), with a cardboard brown coloured base and a decorative brown bow. The candles cannot be bought separately.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (small tarts). This may lead children to put it in their mouth, cut it into pieces and swallow it, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.
The product does not comply with the 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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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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28
0161/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll set - Pretty Princess – beauty accessories
Brand: Nicky Toy
Type/number of model: Article n° 05284, EAN code 8717273052842
Description: A doll play set in a blister pack on cardboard. The doll has blond hair and is wearing a pink top and light blue skirt.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the shoes of the doll contain 77.8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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29
0162/09 |
Finland
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Category: Others
Product: Eyelash curlers
Brand: Duroy
Type/number of model: KOS5217
Description: Eyelash curlers with pink handles. The product is also sold with light blue handles although the light blue version is not defective.
Country of origin: Korea
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Damage to sight
The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the pink handles may break during use and hit the user's face and eyes.
One incident reported.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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30
0163/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll - Bonnily Girl
Brand: Lelia
Type/number of model: 7332 BP 73 NL No: L0193, EAN code: 8714552001935
Description: Plastic doll, height 31 cm, sold in a plastic box. The doll has blond hair, a green and white skirt and a yellow top. Accessories are included with the doll.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because:
- the legs and arms of the doll contain 8.9% and the head contains 40.1% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
- the legs and arms of the doll contain 21.9% and the head contains 0.99% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP),
- the legs and arms of the doll contain 2.6% of di-"isodecyl" phthalate (DIDP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the supplier.
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31
0164/09 |
Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Musical gun with light - Super sp'ace gun
Brand: Pépro
Type/number of model: REF. 999-281, barcode: 5606669994817
Description: Toy laser gun on which is embossed: AK-788-. Two stickers are affixed to the toy which read: FIREPOWER, SPACE PWERFULL. The toy is packed in a cardboard box with a plastic window offering a view of the product inside, and marked with the following information: SP'ACE GUN.- Made in China.- CE, symbol indicating that the toy is not recommended for children under three years of age, detailed warnings.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to sight
The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class III B laser which is dangerous for the user’s sight. In case of misuse, the laser beam may cause severe damage to the unprotected eye.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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0165/09 |
France
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Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Product: Front wheel for bicycle
Brand: MAVIC
Type/number of model: R-SYS, R-SYS Premium, R-SYS Test
Description: Front wheel of racing bicycle. The R-SYS front wheels are composed of a Maxtal 22mm aluminium rim and 16 radial spokes made of unidirectional carbon fibres. The R-SYS wheels all bear a R-SYS logo in black or silver on the outer side of the rim. An adhesive sticker is also affixed to the rim of each wheel displaying a barcode and a serial number.
Country of origin: France
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Injuries
The products pose a risk of injuries because the carbon tubular spokes of the R-SYS front wheel can break off during use in certain circumstances, which can cause the wheel to break and the cyclist to fall.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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0166/09 |
Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle – rear brake
Brand: KAWASAKI
Type/number of model: Motorcycles, model ZG1400A8/A9F, 1400GTR
Description: The recall affects 2008 and 2009 model year motorcycles with serial numbers:
1. ZG1400A8F : JKBZGT40AAA005036 to JKBZGT40AAA015140
2. ZG1400A9F : JKBZGT40AAA019001 to JKBZGT40AAA021969
Country of origin: Japan
No picture available
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to the shape of the brake pedal, small stones or other road debris can become trapped between the pedal and the rear master cylinder actuating rod. This can overheat the rear brake, potentially leading to damage and locking or failure of the rear brake, causing loss of control or immobilizing the motorcycle.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Denmark
Hungary
Portugal
Iceland
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0167/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: mini raxevsky
Type/number of model: Code 82RJZ300, bar code: 5 206078 219596
Description: Girl’s jacket in gold with a hood containing cords that form loops and a drawstring at the top of the hood. The jacket contains a zip, two side pockets, a belt and two drawstrings at the waist ended with metal toggles. On the front of the product there is an embroidered pattern depicting the English letter “R”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following marking in English: “mini raxevsky, passion for life” and the size of the jacket: "6y" (6 years old). There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket. The first label contains the following information: size, model code, barcode, composition and price, along with the internet address of the manufacturer. The second label contains the name of the store, composition: 100% nylon.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Strangulation and injuries
The product poses a risk of:
- strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area,
- injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the bottom of the jacket. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords including any toggle on the lower edges of garments, where the lower edge is situated below the crotch, shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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35
0169/09 |
Spain
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chains - 500 Luces blanca/Cortinas
Brand: Masterlamp
Type/number of model: Reference: 38607, Barcode: 8422562386071
Description: A curtain of 500 white lights packed in a cardboard box with the following inscription: Masterlamp, 500 white lights, curtains. 24 V.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts may be accessible as the terminals do not pass the test for the efficiency of permanent connections and the cable does not pass the tensile test for internal and external wiring.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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0170/09 |
Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Teddy bear with magnet
Brand: Simba
Type/number of model: QUERO
Description: Teddy bear with magnet. The following wording appears on the box containing the toy: ‘QUERO’, ‘Teddy Bear Magnet’ and the CE mark.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the seam between the bear’s legs rips open, providing access to the magnet inside, which is a small part.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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0171/09 |
Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Manual control for passenger cars - Classic
Brand: Veigel
Type/number of model: BHA01, BHA02, BHA03, BHA04 and BHA06.
Description: Manual control device with the designation "CLASSIC" for the subsequent equipment of vehicles for the disabled. The manual controls in question were delivered between May 2002 and November 2004 and replace the foot pedals for the brake and the accelerator.
Country of origin: Germany
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to the use of wrong material (swivel of the bearing pin), hair-line cracks in the weld seam of the bearing pin on the base-plate can occur in a number of the manual control devices. In the worst-case scenario, the bearing pin can come loose, leading to malfunction and even failure of the gas and brake actuation which could consequently lead to an accident.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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Slovenia
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0172/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: mini raxevsky
Type/number of model: Code 82RJZ990, bar code: 5 206078 294302
Description: Girl’s jacket in silver with a collar containing cords and sequins, a zip, a belt and two drawstrings ended with metal toggles at the waist. On the front of the product, there is an embroidered pattern depicting the English letter “R”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following marking in English: “mini raxevsky, passion for life” and the size of the jacket: "4y" (4 years old). There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket. The first label contains the following information: size, model code, barcode, composition and price, along with the internet address of the manufacturer. The second label contains the name of the store. Composition: 100% nylon.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Strangulation and injuries
The product poses a risk of:
- strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area,
- injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the bottom of the jacket. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords including any toggle on the lower edges of garments, where the lower edge is situated below the crotch, shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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0173/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Baby's cardigan
Brand: Prémaman
Type/number of model: Cardigan pink baby spirit, Code CARD439F7A06M, article 0745861, bar code: 5 414697 458610
Description: Knitted cardigan in pink for baby girls with small buttons and two drawstrings at the waist. On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: “Prémaman” and the size of the product: "6M" (6 months old). Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, with the logo of the brand: “Prémaman” and information such as the style number, the barcode, the colour, the size and the price of the product. Composition: 78% cotton, 22% wool.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist with free ends each overhanging by 220 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which free ends of drawstrings in the waist area shall not protrude by more than a maximum of 140 mm at each end when the garment is opened out to its largest size and laid flat.
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Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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40
0174/09 |
Spain
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's shoes
Brand: Pasite
Type/number of model: P1030.
Description: Children's shoes, brown in colour. They close using a flap with Velcro which is marked: "Pasite. Children." Packed in a cardboard box, with a label inside which reads: "Made in China", and carries the importer's details. One side of the box is marked on the outside: "Art. nº P1030 Colour: Brown, size: 22".
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of volatile organic compounds in the shoes and in the sachets contained in the packaging. In both instances, mass spectrometry revealed the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF), a substance used as a biocidal agent. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which has to be considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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0175/09 |
Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy cowboy pistols set with six projectiles with suction cups
Brand: WESTWARD
Type/number of model: 08LW060
Description: A set of two "cowboy-style" pistols with six projectiles with suction cups.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of accessible and easy separating small parts (the suction cups), which completely fall into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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0176/09 |
Bulgaria
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Erasers
Brand: Scool point
Type/number of model: Article.№7220004-00, barcode: 4036775051431
Description: Erasers that resemble food – they are in the shape of a strawberry, a tangerine, a blackberry and a pineapple - with inscriptions on the packaging: "Scool point" Germany, “Raidergummis”, erasers.
Country of origin: Germany
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking 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 them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. They fit within the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers, with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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0177/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl's pullover
Brand: JUMBO
Type/number of model: Code 331544-18M, barcode: 0 240735 000030
Description: Girl’s pullover in pink, white, yellow, orange and green with two fabric drawstrings at the waist with pom-poms on the end. The front of the pullover is embroidered with butterflies, flowers, hearts and the letter B. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following inscription in English: “Jumbo, 18 months”, the barcode of the product and information concerning the composition and washing instructions. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the pullover, which contains the inscription: “Jumbo, 18 months”. On the back of the label, there is information concerning the importer. Composition: 100% acrylic.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist with free ends which each overhang by 280 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which free ends of drawstrings in the waist area shall not protrude by more than a maximum of 140 mm at each end when the garment is opened out to its largest size and laid flat.
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Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.
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44
0178/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's jacket
Brand: Armani Baby
Type/number of model: Article GXK151G, colour B5 BLU Notte
Description: Jacket for babies in dark blue with buttons and a hood containing elastic drawstrings that form loops. On the hood, there is the logo and name of the brand. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following information in English: “ARMANI baby” and the size of the jacket: 12M, 75cm. There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket. The second contains the certificate of authenticity: “Certificato Di authenticita”, along with spare buttons and a sticker with information concerning the barcode, colour, size, price and the article number of the product. Composition: lining: 100% nylon, padding: 100% nylon, filling: 80% down, 20% goose feather. Size: 12M 74 cm (12 months old).
Country of origin: Indonesia
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.
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0179/09 |
Czech Republic
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Category: Protective equipment
Product: Bicycle helmet
Brand: UNIVERSAL Protectors, Sonic Star A 336
Type/number of model: EAN 8594033003364
Description: A protective cycling helmet made of plastic (colours red, yellow and blue combined), packed in a plastic bag closed with a cardboard label.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not comply with requirements for protection against impact and penetration. It may therefore cause a serious head injury to the user in the case of a fall.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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