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

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report 14 - 2009

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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 0494/09	Germany	Category: Food-imitating products Product: "Cotton Cake" set with beaker, washcloth & spoon Brand: Salsa Collection Type/number of model: Article No. 103308 Description: Set consisting of a beaker in colourless clear plastic containing a washcloth in dark brown towelling material (approx. 31 cm x 33 cm) and a colourless clear plastic spoon (approx. 8.5 cm long) with an imitation plastic strawberry. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the imitation strawberry can 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 the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.	Withdrawal from the market and sales ban ordered by the authorities. Voluntary stop of sales.
2 0495/09	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger cars Brand: Citroën Type/number of model: Type (C2 model), EC type-approval e22001/1160283.., e22001/1160284.., e22001/1160344.., e22001/1160285.. e22001/1160309.., e22001/1160286.. e22001/1160316.., e22001/1160339.. Type (C3 model), EC type-approval e298/140256.., e298/140257.., e22001/1160289.., e298/140258.., e298/140259.., e22001/1160317.. e298/140261.., e22001/1160318.. e22001/1160329.. Type (C3 Pluriel model), EC type-approval e22001/1160266.. Type (C4 model), EC type-approval e22001/1160302.. Type (C4 Picasso model), EC type-approval e22001/1160345.. Type (C5 model), EC type-approval e22001/1160360.. Type (C6 model), EC type-approval e22001/1160320.. Type (Berlingo car model), EC type-approval e22001/1160366.. Type (Berlingo lorry model), ABE N129 Description: The affected vehicles were manufactured between the end of February and mid-June 2008 and have a vehicle identification number in the ranges: C2: VF7JMHFXC97520052 to VF7JMHFXC97545482 C3 Pluriel: VF7HB8HZC28105813 to VF7HBKFVC28108149 C3: VF7FCHFXC29061113 to VF7FCHFXC29154093 C4: VF7LC5FXH74853490 to VF7LC5FWC74867705 C4: VF7LC5FXH74853490 to VF7LC5FWC74867705 C5: VF7RWRHRJ54004739 to VF7RDRFJF54032534 C6: VF7TDUHZJ78017960 to VF7TDUHZJ78018085 Berlingo: VF77G9HXC67000531 to VF77J9HTC67612959 Country of origin: France No picture available*	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because of a fault in the engine relay unit, which controls certain functions such as the windscreen wipers, headlights and ignition, and which can lead to intermittent malfunction or failure which may cause a risk of accident.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Denmark Greece Slovenia Ireland Hungary Iceland Sweden
3 0496/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Ladies' boots Brand: ESS Type/number of model: Model 2132 Description: Ladies' calf-length brown boots with pleats, packed in a cardboard box. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the shoes. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
4 0497/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Ladies' boots Brand: NIO NIO Type/number of model: Model: AB 2810 Description: Ladies' boots with pleats around the calf and a knot at ankle height. The packaging is a cardboard box marked as follows: "NIO NIO Art. No. AB 2810. Made in China". Inside the box there are two sachets, one marked "silicagel" and the other "mouldproof". Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
5 0498/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls' shoes Brand: PASITE Type/number of model: Model: Ref. P937 Description: Girls' blue shoes with front strap. The packaging is a pink cardboard box with drawings of butterflies and hearts. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
7 0500/09	United Kingdom	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Motorised projector screen (100") Brand: Oley Type/number of model: Unknown Description: Mains-operated, retractable projector screen with remote control. Country of origin: China	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the basic insulation of the supply cord conductors is accessible even when the control box is fitted, - the creepage distance on the printed circuit board (PCB) between live and neutral before the fuse measured 1.5 mm (required 2.0mm), - there is no insulation between the PCB and the "keyhole" slot for wall-mounting the control box. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.	Ireland
8 0501/09	Germany	Category: Toys Product: Adaptor for remote controlled boat ("Wavechopper") with battery charger Brand: - remote controlled boat: Newquida - adaptor: Huazheng electronic Type/number of model: - Boat: No 757T-6013, EAN 6940117760111 - Adaptor: CH-4116D Description: AC/DC adaptor sold with a remote controlled boat. Country of origin: China	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the dimensions of the plug do not meet requirements. The insulating sleeves on the pins are approx. 6.5 mm long which is insufficient as they should be at least 10 mm long. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant European standard EN 50075.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of products by the importer.
9 0502/09	Germany	Category: Motor vehicle Product: Passenger car Brand: Renault Type/number of model: Twingo, Type C06, EC type approval: e298/140071 Description: The vehicles in question were manufactured between October 2003 and 19 October 2006 exclusively with the Quickshift gearbox. Country of origin: France No picture available	Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the distance between the engine cable harness and the high-pressure pipe of the automated gearbox (Quickshift gearbox) may not be sufficent when the engine is running (engine vibrations). If the high-pressure pipe touches the engine cable harness, it could become eroded, or part of it could be broken through. This can lead to the engine jerking or dying and in extreme cases it could cause a fire.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.	Portugal
10 0503/09	Germany	Category: Motor vehicle Product: Passenger car Brand: General Motors Type/number of model: Cadillac DTS, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Hummer H2, Description: The vehicles concerned are 2006–2008 models equipped with a heating system for windscreen washer fluid. Country of origin: Germany No picture available	Fire The products pose a risk of fire in the case of a short-circuit on the printed circuit board for the heating system for windscreen washer fluid. In the vehicles concerned, the ground lead of the control circuit may overheat and cause other electrical systems to malfunction and produce smells and smoke. In extreme cases the vehicle could catch fire.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
11 0504/09	France	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Coffee machine Brand: Philips Senseo Type/number of model: HD7805, HD7810, HD7811, HD7812, HD7814, HD7816, HD7820, HD7822, HD7823, HD7824, HD7826, HD7830, HD7832, HD7841, HD7842. Only appliances with serial numbers in the following ranges are affected: 06270 – 08477 (inclusive). Description: Coffee machine for use with pads, with back reservoir and metal drip-tray under the flow device. The product is available in different colours. Country of origin: China and Poland	Burns and cuts The product poses a risk of burns and cuts because in cases where substantial lime scale deposits accumulate in the inner workings of the machine (caused by a high concentration of calcium in the water), AND at the same time the machine suffers an electrical fault – pressure build-up can damage the machine causing it to suddenly come apart, leading to possible injury from steam, flying parts or exposure to live parts. Several incidents reported.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Hungary Denmark
12 0505/09	Germany	Category: Cosmetics Product: Skin lotion - Ziegenbutter-Crème/Goat butter cream Brand: Botanis Type/number of model: EAN No 4 002867 43290 7 Description: 200 ml plastic container (white), Exp: 10.10.2010. Country of origin: Hungary	Microbiological The product poses a microbiological risk because of the presence of pseudomonas aeruginosa micro-organisms (total aerobic mesophilic bacteria count 1.9 x 107 cfu/g). This product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
13 0506/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls' shoes Brand: PASITE Type/number of model: Model 773, Article No P1050, Code JTG0439 23BL. Description: White, ballet-style girls' shoes with a silver-coloured bow on the upper part. The packaging is a pink cardboard box containing two sachets, one marked "SILICA GEL" and the other "MOULDPROOF AGENT DO NOT EAT. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
14 0507/09	Spain	Category: Lighters Product: Electronic lighter with ball-point pen Brand: UNILITE Name: Type/number of model: Article 48130CR-3KD183CRP, Barcode: 8716509481302. Description: Electronic lighters in various colours incorporating a ball-point pen. The packaging is a cardboard box. Country of origin: China	Fire and burns The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards spark and flame stability and flame extinction. In addition, when dropped the gas loss exceeds 15 mg/min. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
15 0508/09	Spain	Category: Toys Product: Musical Doll Brand: Hohot Toys Type/number of model: No. HE-025, Barcode: 8582008120000. Description: Musical doll with umbrella-type opening skirt. Country of origin: China	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because of sharp points in the skirt. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
16 0509/09	Germany	Category: Toys Product: Draught excluder Brand: Koopman Type/number of model: EAN 8711295731730 Description: Draught excluder in the form of a snowman. Country of origin: Netherlands	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because of small parts that could be swallowed (buttons, eyes and nose) and which can be removed with a force of 10 N (minimum prescribed: 88 N). In view of their form (similar to soft toys), such items must be as safe as toys for children under the age of three. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
17 0510/09	Germany	Category: Toys Product: Draught excluder Brand: Koopman Type/number of model: EAN 8711295731730 Description: Draught excluder in the form of a reindeer. Country of origin: Netherlands	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because of small parts that could be swallowed (buttons, eyes and nose) and which can be removed with a force of 10 N (minimum prescribed: 88 N). In view of their form (similar to soft toys), such items must be as safe as toys for children under the age of three. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
18 0511/09	Greece	Category: Motor vehicle Product: Passenger car / van Brand: Volkswagen Type/number of model: "Crafter" type 2E or 2F Description: The recall concerns 2007 model year vehicles with chassis numbers in the following ranges: 2E: from 001001 to 016818 2F: from 010079 to 013033 Country of origin: Germany No picture available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because on some vehicles the adjustment bushes of the rear brake shoes may break when tightening the handbrake because of insufficient wall thickness. In such cases, the handbrake cannot be tightened, or may loosen again after tightening, causing the risk of an accident.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.	Sweden
19 0512/09	Greece	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Baby's jacket Brand: JUMBO Type/number of model: Item No: 1001, bar code: 0 265494 000039 Description: Baby’s jacket in red and blue with four pockets, a zip and a hood bearing elastic drawstrings which form loops ended with plastic toggles. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following inscription in English: “JUMBO, 18 MONTHS” and information concerning the product (the composition and the country of origin of the product). Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the jacket, which contains the inscription: “Jumbo, 18 months” and information about the product, such as the address of the importer and the country of origin. Composition: 100% polyester. Sizes: 06, 12 and 18 months. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck 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”.	Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.
20 0513/09	Greece	Category: Stationery Product: Water colours Brand: LIBERTY Type/number of model: GOUACHE 12 colours 1206-W5, barcode: 4 711093 130326 Description: Set of 12 water colours in white tubes with screw tops, packed in a transparent bag. Country of origin: Taiwan	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because: - the migration of toxic heavy metals is excessive. In particular, the migration of barium (Ba) in the light yellow colour is 2559 mg/kg and 1969 mg/kg in the mauve colour, - the product contains more than 0.05% by weight of 1,2-3 benzoisothiazol-1-one.	Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
21 0514/09	Cyprus	Category: Lighters Product: Lighters Brand: Atomic Type/number of model: Barcode: 5290173000883 Description: 1. Lighters of various colours with a picture of a skateboarder. 2. Lighters of various colours with a picture of flowers. 3. Lighters of various colours with a picture of fireworks. 4. Lighters of various colours with a picture of a heart. Country of origin: Unknown	Fire and Burns The products pose a risk of fire and burns because they do not have a child resistant safety mechanism. These irregularities may result in the lighters being used inappropriately by children, causing the risk of a fire or burns. These products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
22 0515/09	Lithuania	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's sweatshirt tops and jacket Brand: XOOPS Type/number of model: (i) sweatshirt for girls, name: XOOPS, mod: RZ7NR6, (ii) sweatshirt for boys, name: IN STYLE, mod: RZ8HX35, (iii) jacket for girls, name: IN STYLE, mod: PV9KE1. Description: (i) sweatshirt top for girls (size 128 cm) with drawstrings with knots at the end in the hood area, (ii) sweatshirt top for boys (size 128 cm) with drawstrings in the hood area, (iii) jacket for girls (size 92-128 cm) with a hood containing elastic drawstrings with plastic toggles on the ends. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. The products do 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”.	Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
23 0516/09	Germany	Category: Motor vehicle Product: Passenger car Brand: Honda Type/number of model: Honda Jazz, - Vehicle type GG2, EC-Type approval e620011160127; - Vehicle type GG3, EC-Type approval e62001/1160128 Description: Vehicles affected were manufactured in 2009 and have the following VIN numbers: - type GG2: LUCGG2093200013 to LUCGG293208862 - type GG3: LUCGG3093200018 to LUCGG3093205692 Country of origin: China No picture available*	Injuries The product (Vehicle type GG2 and GG3) poses a risk of injuries because one of the screws attaching the head airbag may be missing. Each head airbag is fastened with six screws on each side. If a screw is missing, the head airbag might not unfold properly and the occupants of the car would not be protected to the same degree in the event of an accident. The product (Vehicle type GG3) also poses a risk of injuries because the screws in the mechanism assembling side airbags and seats belts may be missing. The failure may lead to a risk of injuries due to malfunctioning of airbags and seat belts during the accident.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.	Slovenia Netherlands Spain Malta Hungary Sweden
24 0517/09	Greece	Category: Toys Product: Make-up set Brand: POP Type/number of model: Code No. 2232 Description: Make-up beauty set, intended for use as a toy. The set consists of two lip-gloss in gel (orange and light green), a green liquid lip-gloss in a small bottle with brush, a pink blusher and various coloured eye-shadows. The set is packed in a mauve transparent bag (approx. dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm), with a paper butterfly on the strap, bearing the appropriate warnings. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the migration of toxic heavy metals in the light green colour exceeds the maximum accepted limits. In particular, the migration of chromium (Cr) is 333 mg/kg (limit 60 mg/kg) and of lead (Pb) is 1647 mg/kg (limit 90 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.3.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
25 0518/09	Greece	Category: Toys Product: Yo-Yo ball – "Fluffy ball – Soft & safe" Brand: Common toys Type/number of model: code 96-96, item. no. BWCT0213, bar code: 096009600001 Description: Yellow, green, blue and lilac coloured yo-yo balls with 2 white eyes and a black line for a mouth. When pressed, a flash-light is produced from inside. The balls are packed in a blue cardboard box in 12 pieces, but can also be sold separately. Country of origin: China	Fire and Strangulation The product poses a risk of: - fire, because during tests carried out the material presented behaviour of rapid ignition, - strangulation, because the length of the elastic rope reaches 900mm, while the maximum permitted limit is 220mm. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
26 0519/09	Finland	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Hooded sweatshirt top Brand: Dipinto Type/number of model: I: Art No. 20552484001 (DIKE091136) II: Art No. 20552489001 (DIKE091227) III: Art No. 20552665001 (DIKE091233) Description: I: Girls red cotton (95 %) – elastin (5 %) sweatshirt top with a hood, size 92-98 cm. II: Girls turquoise cotton (95 %) – elastin (5 %) sweatshirt top with hood, 134-140 cm. III: Boys yellow cotton sweatshirt top with hood, size 134-140 cm. Country of origin: China	Strangulation These products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. I: Garments intended for young children (≤7 years, ≤134 cm) may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area. II & III: Drawstrings shall not have free ends in the hood and neck area in garments for older children and young persons (7-14 years, boys 134-182 cm, girls 134-176 cm). These products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
27 0520/09	Denmark	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Lithium battery for DENVER DVD players Brand: DOKOCOM / DENVER Type/number of model: DENVER MT-748: where the first 4 digits of the serial number starts with 4181 or 4182 or 4245 or 4361 or 4445 or 4449, DENVER MT-738: where the first 4 digits of the serial is 3952, DENVER MT-732 BLACK: where the first 4 digits of the serial is 4105, DENVER MT-732B: where the first 4 digits of the serial is 3953. Description: Lithium battery in portable DVD players with 7” TFT screen (black and silver). Country of origin: China	Fire and burns The product poses a risk of fire and burns because the batteries melt during charging and they are a flammable source. Several incidents reported. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60065, EN 55013, EN55020, EN 61000.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the manufacturer.	Netherlands
28 0521/09	Greece	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Baby’s jumpsuit "Disney Baby/Jumbo" Brand: Disney baby Type/number of model: Item No: AM-280558, bar code: 0 271800 000037 Description: Baby’s jumpsuit in pink with a piece of velvet cloth that can be tied around the neck with a fabric cord. On the front of the cloth, there is embroidery depicting the figure of Minnie Mouse. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, with the inscription: “06 MONTHS” and another sewn label with the inscription: “Disney baby”. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the jacket, which contains the inscription: “Jumbo, 06 months” and information about the product, such as the address of the importer and the country of origin. Composition: Body: 100% cotton, Insect: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Sizes: 06, 12 and 18 months. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck 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.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.	Denmark
29 0522/09	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Brand: Ford Type/number of model: Ford Focus 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 L Turbo diesel Description: Vehicles built between 01.06.2006 and 25.01.2007 with type-approval numbers e132001/116009, 144 and 157 are affected. Country of origin: Germany No picture available	Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the use of road salt can cause corrosion of the control module of the radiator fan on the concerned vehicles. The salt can penetrate the electronics and lead to overheating, which can cause the module and the surrounding cable and components to catch fire. 30 incidents reported.	Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Netherlands Sweden Iceland
30 0523/09	Germany	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Travel adaptor Brand: vivanco Type/number of model: NBK TRAVEL, Serial number: 23244, Bar code: 4008928232448. Description: Compact travel plug. Marking: 6A max 100-240VAC, 6A fuse. Country of origin: Germany	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the travel plug is designed only for operation in protection class 2, as it is not possible to use an earthing conductor of the corresponding supply network, - it is possible to use a UK plug and therefore to operate devices that require an earthing conductor (protection class 1).	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities	Greece Spain Iceland
31 0524/09	Greece	Category: Toys Product: Toy boxing set Brand: Boxing game Name: Toy boxing set Type/number of model: Item No. TY-0999V1, Code No. 5100 Description: Boxing game set, consisting of a yellow punching bag (approx. dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 45 cm) and a pair of red gloves. The set is sold unpacked. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because a part of the toy (a small button) which fits entirely into the small parts cylinder may be detached by applying a force of 5N. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market and ordered by the authorities.
32 0525/09	Germany	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Vacuum cleaner Brand: Kress Type/number of model: 1200 NTX EA, EAN 4000649042658 Description: Wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Serial numbers: 2008 34 00000 to 2009 08 99999; First placed on the market: 2008 Country of origin: Germany	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation resistance of the earthing conductor in the power cable plug does not comply with the standard. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant European standards EN 60335, EN 55014 and EN 61000.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.	Greece Slovenia Netherlands
33 0526/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s shoes Brand: PASITE Type/number of model: Model: P912. Description: Children’s footwear, black in colour with Velcro closure. The packaging is a cardboard box marked as follows: PASITE; STYLE Nº P912 COLOR BLACK. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
34 0527/09	Spain	Category: Toys Product: Magnetic educational toy – "Magnetic Constructiln Toy / Zhija" Brand: WITKA Type/number of model: Unknown Description: A toy made up of various small parts containing magnets that can be used to build different geometric shapes. It is packaged in a blister pack bearing the brand name, the CE mark and various statements in English (choking hazard, age guidance for children under the age of 5 [sic], etc.). Country of origin: China	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the appropriate warnings for magnetic toys are not present. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2008/329/EC requiring Member States to ensure that magnetic toys placed or made available on the market display a warning about the health and safety risks they pose.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.	Cyprus
35 0528/09	Spain	Category: Machinery Product: Petrol power generator Brand: POWERPLUS Type/number of model: POW 4730 SC Bar code: 5400338028137. Description: Petrol power generator. Country of origin: Belgium	Burns The product poses a risk of burns because: - the area around the exhaust outlet of the engine has an unprotected exposed surface which can reach high temperatures, - if fuel leaks out, as may happen when the tank is being filled, there is nothing to prevent it from dripping onto the area around the exhaust outlet.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
36 0529/09	Denmark	Category: Toys Product: Wooden train with animals - "Safaritog" Brand: Buddy Wood Type/number of model: Puzzle tag och vagnar. Description: Wooden train with animals in a gift box. For children under 3 years. A locomotive with two wagons, each with 6 coloured animals made of wood. The animals can be put into the wagons by using the correct holes. Approximate dimensions of the locomotive: 180 mm long, 107 mm wide and 110 mm high. The buffer is 20 mm long. The diameter is 7 mm. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the buffers of the locomotive can be pulled off and swallowed. When tested, one of the buffers was pulled off with a force of less than 90 N. Failure was found to occur at a force of 8 N. The buffer fits into the small parts cylinder. 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.	Norway
37 0530/09	Greece	Category: Clothing, textiles and children's equipment Product: Children’s jacket Brand: AKAMAI Type/number of model: Code No. 16096 Description: Child’s jacket in white with buttons and a hood with fur trim. The hood has drawstrings ended with fur pom-poms. Country of origin: Italy	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck 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 “should not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area."	Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.