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
1056/09 |
Germany
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Wooden eggs
Brand: DEPOT
Type/number of model: SUI 038.240; EAN-Code: 4 002770 236562
Description: Yellow, blue, pale pink, green, dark pink and white (two of each colour) wooden eggs in a small wooden box. Length: 3 cm, diameter: 19.5 mm
Country of origin: China
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Choking
Although the product is not food, because of its appearance it could easily be mistaken for food by consumers, especially children, who may consequently put the eggs in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could cause, in particular, choking 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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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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2
1057/09 |
Germany
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Travel plug adapter - World universal mains adapter
Brand: Geheimshop
Type/number of model: OCL-T12
Description: Travel plug adapter in neutral cardboard packaging with a label affixed by the importer.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The adapter poses a risk of electric shock because it can be used in such a way that live parts can be touched. In addition, it is possible to establish a functioning plug connection which bypasses the earth.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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Slovenia
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3
1058/09 |
Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - Citroën Berlingo
Brand: Citroën
Type/number of model: Berlingo, EC type-approval: e2*2001/116*0366*
Description: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 3 December 2008 and 9 January 2009 and bear identification numbers between VF77J9HTC9J00841 and VF77P9HZC9J01365.
Country of origin: France
No picture available
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the welding on one of the fastening points on the single left-hand second-row seat in the cars in question may be inadequate. Secure fastening of the seat is no longer guaranteed.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
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Estonia
Greece
Slovenia
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4
1059/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chain - 8 Funkcios – 240 L Darabos
Brand: NTH
Type/number of model: 240L, barcode: 6924324307048
Description: The lighting chain includes 240 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable miniature lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components: "2.5 A 250 V~" bipolar plug; "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230V AC 50HZ 0.83A CE TÜV EMC NTH PRESS" 8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, Max 65 W, Class II; IP20.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the insulation of the connections is insufficient (only single insulation),
- the cross section area of the core is less than required,
- the cable inlets have sharp edges, thus the cable may get damaged,
- the cord anchorage is missing.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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5
1060/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chain - 8 Funkcios – 180 L Darabos
Brand: NTH
Type/number of model: 180L, barcode: 6924324307031
Description: The lighting chain includes 180 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components:"2.5 A 250 V~" bipolar plug; "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230 V AC 50 HZ 0.83 A CE TÜV EMC NTH PRESS" 8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63 W, Class II; IP20.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the basic insulated parts are accessible,
- the insulation of the connections is insufficient and thus flashover may occur,
- the cross section area of the core is less than required,
- the cable inlets have sharp edges, thus the cable may get damaged,
- the cord anchorage is missing.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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6
1061/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chain - 8 Funkcios – 100 L Darabos
Brand: Royal
Type/number of model: MD.0501
Description: The lighting chain includes 100 series-parallel-connected non-replaceable lamps with resistor bridge. The flashing unit operates the four parallel circuits of the lamps. Main components:"2.5 A 250 V~" bipolar plug; "FLASHER CONTROL UNIT 230 V AC 50 HZ 0.83 A CE TÜV EMC NTH PRESS"8-function flashing unit; mains cable without marking. Technical parameters: 230 V~, 50 Hz, 63,7 W, Class II; IP20.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the basic insulated parts are accessible,
- the insulation of the connections is insufficient (only single insulation is applied) and thus the flashover may occur,
- the cross section area of the core is less than required,
- the cable inlets have sharp edges,
- the cord anchorage is missing.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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7
1062/09 |
Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl’s summer blouse
Brand: Alouette
Type/number of model: Model: 00950422, barcode: 5 206123 488595
Description: Girl’s plaid summer blouses in pink, red and green in two different combinations. Each blouse ties at the back of the neck with cords. Composition: 97% viscose, 3% elastane. Size: 06 (6 years old).
Country of origin: China
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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.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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8
1063/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Number wooden puzzle
Brand: CM
Type/number of model: Ref 075818; EAN code 8424906758186
Description: Wooden puzzle with numbers (0 till 9).
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the knob of puzzle number 8, which fits into the small parts cylinder, may be easily detached.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary stop of sales.
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Spain
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9
1064/09 |
Italy
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Ladies' shoes - Premium collection
Brand: BATA
Type/number of model: Model 3607 13/03 624-6038, bar code 624603800102
Description: Ladies' moccasin-type shoes, black with a low heel, packed in a white box with coloured lines and a label showing the article code, bar code price and size; another label with the importer's details matches those of the distributor. A stamp printed on the box in red reads “BATA Premium Collection”.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) up to a value of 4.8 mg/kg in the accompanying sachet and in the shoes. 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.
One incident reported
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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10
1065/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy - Melody service
Brand: Wader Quality Toys
Type/number of model: EAN 4000438252664, article n°.25266
Description: Tea set with noise, 58 pieces, in a cardboard packaging.
Country of origin: Germany
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Choking
The products pose a risk of choking because the handle of the cup and of the milk cup, which fit completely into the small parts cylinder, may easily come loose.
The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
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11
1066/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Baby's chain - Booby Cheery Chain
Brand: I’m Toy
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Toy intended to be strung across a pram
Country of origin: Thailand
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the beads at the end of the string can detach easily.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary stop of sales by the importer.
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12
1067/09 |
Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll
Brand: LITTLE Amy
Type/number of model: No. 8188, ITEM NR: NGZ 4394709, EAN code: 8643947091230
Description: Description: The doll is made from softened PVC, clothed in textile dress, with shoes and monofilament hairs. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a coloured printed tag marked LITTLE Amy, No. 8188
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 16% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.39% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).
According to the REACH Regulation, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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13
1068/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighters
Brand: Lux lighters
Type/number of model:
- Lux Love Film CR: 40483
- Lux Fashion Project CR: 40464
- Lux Old Cars Projection CR: 40508
Description: Tray containing 50 lighters with designs of hearts, fashionable clothes and old cars. The lighters can project a picture.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns
This product poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children, particularly those under the age of 51 months, who may confuse it with a toy.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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14
1069/09 |
Ireland
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motor car - Jaguar XJ
Brand: Jaguar
Type/number of model: Recall affects 2003 and certain 2004 vehicles in the VIN Range SAJAC73P63SG00001 to SAJAA72P94SG27878. Description: Motor car
Country of origin: United Kingdom
No picture available
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Injuries
Possible corrosion of the brake pipes could lead to failure of one or both brake circuits and hence reduced braking performance or complete loss of braking.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
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Greece
Netherlands
Norway
Malta
Slovenia
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15
1070/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children shoes
Brand: Clarks
Type/number of model:
1. Hazy Daze Fst 20325334
2. Fun Shine Fst 20325443
Description: Young Child Shoe. Two types of First Shoe Style from Clarks. The shoes are both leather upper and lining with a vulcanised rubber sole, with some synthetic parts. They come in pink/white; brown/white with flower and butterfly motifs.
Country of origin: Vietnam
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Choking
The products poses a risk of choking because the rubber moulding may become detached, resulting in small parts that could be dangerous.
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Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Cyprus
Ireland
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16
1071/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Tattoo ink - Eternal Ink tattoo colours
Brand: Eternal Ink
Type/number of model: See the attached list 
Description: Plastic bottles with different colours of tattoo ink. On the label is printed the colour name, Exp. Date, Lot number and Colour Index number.
Country of origin: United States
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Microbiological
The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains the bacteria pseudomonas with can cause infections. Sixteen different Eternal Ink colours contain the bacteria pseudomonas and 25 Eternal Ink colours are not sterile.
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Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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France
Germany
United Kingdom
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17
1072/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Flannels - Single Layer Choc Cheesecake
Brand: Unique Cake
Type/number of model:
Cherry:
TC002 - 4" Double Layer Cherry Cream Cake.
TC008 - Single Layer Cherry Cheesecake.
TC004 - Multilayer Chocolate Cheesecake.
TC005 - Multilayer Vanilla Cake.
Strawberry:
TC000 - 4" Double Layer Strawberry Cake.
TC001 - 4" Double Layer Straw/Choc Cake.
TC003 - Multilayer Strawberry Cake.
TC006 - Multilayer Coffee Cake.
TC009 - Single Layer Strawberry Cheese Cake.
Description: Flannels packaged to look like a slice of cake. There is a plastic cherry or strawberry on top.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking, especially for a child less than 36 months, because the cherry/strawberry could be mistaken for food and swallowed.
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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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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Ireland
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18
1073/09 |
Ireland
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - Volvo S80 and V70
Brand: Volvo
Type/number of model: 317 S80 (07-) / V70 (08-), engine B4204S4
Description: Volvo S80 and V70 Model Year 2008-2009. Fitted with the 2.0 petrol flexi-fuel engine. The VIN range is from chassis number G00001 to G27878.
Country of origin: Sweden
No picture available
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the fuel pressure regulator may become detached from the spigot within the fuel pump at high ambient temperatures. This would lead to a loss of fuel pressure in the fuel system and the vehicle will stall with no warning to the driver, causing a risk of accident.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Sweden
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19
1074/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy mobile phone
Brand: Qing Pal
Type/number of model: EAN 5907800868647; AL3948; No 3250.
Description: A red and silver toy mobile phone with a picture of a landscape.
The toy is powered by two “AA” 1.5V batteries, which are not supplied.
The packaging is a cardboard box with a picture of a phone coloured black and silver.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level it produces (98 dB) is above the permitted level of 80 dB.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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20
1075/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy set of guns with darts - Super
Brand: Hero police
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: The set consists of: two guns made of black plastic, 4 darts made of black plastic, ended with orange, semi-transparent suction cups, handcuffs, police baton, binoculars, phone, walkie-talkie, mess tin, 2 boards made of cardboard and plastic, with numbers, coloured yellow, red, black and green.
Packaging consists of plastic, transparent part fastened to the cardboard. There are following markings on the cardboard: name of a toy, “CE mark”, “Made in China”, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because suction cups of darts and ring can be easily detached and swallowed by children.
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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21
1076/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy mobile phone - Fullo Telephone
Brand: Bai Bian Toys
Type/number of model: 7260.
Description: A white toy mobile phone with a pink cord and picture of a doll with a headscarf. The toy is powered by two “AA” 1.5V batteries, which are supplied. The pink cardboard packaging has pictures of dolls with white and black headscarves.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing, because the sound level it produces (96 dB) is above the permitted level of 80 dB.
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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22
1077/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy mobile phone - Super telephone
Brand: Benign Girl Type/number of model: No. 8788, Super telephone Benign Girl.
Description: The toy is pink emulation mobile folded phone with aerial and pink cord. There is a picture of doll on the display and on the cover. The toy is powered by two AG13 batteries, which are supplied. The packaging consists of cardboard, coloured mostly pink, with pictures of dolls. On the stickers and on the packaging there are warnings and information concerning the product in English: "CE mark", "Made in China", and number of model, brand, and pictogram concerning the age 0-3 restriction.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing, because the weighted emission of sound pressure exceeds the maximum permitted value of 80 dB (94 dB).
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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23
1078/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Night light - Spangling night light
Brand: GOYA
Type/number of model: YGS-P2, Bar code: 0244714000035
Description: Mains socket night light. The lamp heats a tube filled with a yellow liquid with floating stars.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is possible to change the lamp, or to gain access to the lamp-holder or other internal live parts, whilst the product is plugged into the mains supply.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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24
1079/09 |
Cyprus
|
Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Water dispenser
Brand: Home classic
Type/number of model: KDY-L18
Description: The product is a water dispenser. It is used to provide hot and cold water for drinks. It is grey white and fitted with a water bottle on top. It has two buttons to switch on and off the heater or cooler of the device. It has two thermostats one for low temperature and one for hot. Packaging: Hot water temperature 85-95C. Heating power 550W. Cold water temperature 5-12C. Chilling power 85-95w. Refrigerant gas /weight r134/38g. Class I.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock, burns and injuries
The product poses a risk of electric shock, burns and injuries due to excessive pressure and the leakage of steam and water through the plastic tube joints.
The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Germany
|
25
1080/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Vehicle starting aid - 3 in 1 Jump Start/Quick Start
Brand: NIKKAI
Type/number of model: Order Code: A 56 FR. Bar Code: 5026686047 64
Description: Vehicle starting aid with light, compressor and pressure gauge.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because of the gross inaccuracy of the pressure gauge (errors recorded in excess of 50%) resulting in incorrect inflation of vehicle tyres, which may cause a vehicle accident.
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Voluntary stop of sales.
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Ireland
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26
1081/09 |
Spain
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's trousers
Brand: Burberry
Type/number of model: N4 PAUL
Description: Clothing for children and babies. Model N4 PAUL is a pair of trousers with an elasticized waist and snap fasteners on the inside leg.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the fasteners on these garments may come off, generating small parts.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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27
1082/09 |
Germany
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Super Glue
Brand: LIFETIME classics
Type/number of model: ITEM No 08295 EAN code: 8 711252 082950
Description: Blister pack containing three printed metal tubes with a flat front and elongated two-part nozzle/cap made of white plastic. The product carries the following markings: "SUPER GLUE, SUPERKLEBER, *LIFETIME* EUROPE, 3 g. Hazard symbol Xi without description of hazard. Cyanoacrylate, Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Keep out of reach of children." The packaging is also marked: LIFETIME classics, SUPER GLUE, New Formula, Hazard symbol ‘irritant’. The following R and S sentences word for word: R36/37/38, R43, S2, S23, S24/25, S26, S36/39, S46. Warning: Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Use only in well-ventilated places."
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains approx. 23% by weight of chloroform (trichlormethane). Preparations containing 0.1% or more by weight of chloroform should not be available on the market. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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28
1083/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Super Glue
Brand: Lifetime
Type/number of model:
Item 70194, EAN code 8711252701943,
Item 08295, EAN code 8711252082950,
Item 70193, EAN code 8711252701936.
Description: The product is packed in a metal tube containing 3 ml.
Item 70194 contains 1 tube of 3 ml.
Item 08295 contains 3 tubes of 3 ml.
Item 70193 contains 6 tubes of 3 ml
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 20.8% by weight of Chloroform, a carcinogenic substance, above the allowed limit of 0.1% by mass. Consumers may have skin contact with the product or may inhale the vapour.
The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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Greece
Cyprus
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29
1084/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Super glue
Brand: Better life
Type/number of model: Item No. 41/028. 5 030481 410284
Description: Super glue tube on cardboard and blister packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a 16.1% of Chloroform which is above the allowed limit of 0.1% by mass.
The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Voluntary stop of sales.
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30
1085/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Super glue
Brand: Rapide
Type/number of model: Item No: R9993. 5 060070 399935.
Description: Super glue tube in plastic blister on cardboard. Volume: 25 g.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10.3% of Chloroform, which is banned in preparations with a mass content of 0.1% or more and, in accordance to the REACH Regulation, may not be put on the market.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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31
1086/09 |
Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Baby suit - Omurlu baby
Brand: Angelo Kids
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Baby suit of cotton knitted fabric consisting of two parts – skirt and a blouse, with drawstrings in the neck area and a back tie up. There is a label attached to the product with the wording: "Angelo kids", together with you all, omurlu. There is embroidery depicting flowers and the wording "Angelo girl" on the blouse. The wording “Omurlu baby” is on a textile label. The product is sold without packaging.
Country of origin: Turkey
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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.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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32
1087/09 |
Germany
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Category: Protective equipment
Product: Garden glove - Garden Comfort
Brand: OX-ON
Type/number of model: Article No 057.08, Batch No 5880108, EAN 5701952057085
Description: Unlined pig's leather glove.
Country of origin: Denmark
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains excessive levels of Chromium VI: 93.2 (+/- 8.3) mg/kg. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
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33
1088/09 |
Germany
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Glue set
Brand: Life time power glue
Type/number of model: Item no.: 37289
Description: Set of three glues
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and piperidine.
The product does not comply with the restrictions laid down in the REACH Regulation.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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34
1089/09 |
Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Puzzle
Brand: Inter-East
Type/number of model: EAN code: 8714522236954
Description: Brightly-coloured laminated bonded wooden board printed with animal motifs in the form of a stylised elephant with recesses for five brightly-coloured puzzle piece (elephant, tiger, bear, rhinoceros, frog), 28 x 22 x 0.6 cm
Country of origin: Netherlands
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains formaldehyde (from 158 to 204 mg/kg).
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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35
1090/09 |
Portugal
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl's Bikini
Brand: Leonado
Type/number of model: ART: 556
Description: Green bikini with orange flowers, for children aged 7-8. The bikini has orange cords in the neck, chest and waist area.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Strangulation and injuries
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords on the top and the bottom of the bikini.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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36
1091/09 |
Portugal
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's sweatshirt - Super underground wall
Brand: Smile
Type/number of model: Smile Fashion Wear, 6M.
Description: Green hooded top for children aged 6 months. The hood has a drawstring in the neck area.
The item of clothing is printed with text including the words: "SUPER UNDERGROUND WALL".
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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37
1092/09 |
Portugal
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's top - Fashion Ativo Kids
Brand: Ativo
Type/number of model: Bar code: 7780 0954
Description: White top for girls aged 4, with ribbons in the neck area.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of loose ends in the hood and neck area.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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38
1093/09 |
Portugal
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's knitted top
Brand: Musgo
Type/number of model: Bar code: 2301112104029
Description: White and pink knitted top with ribbons for children aged 12 months. There is a cardboard label on the item bearing the following text: - “Musgo”; - “M2115, CAMISETA 33; BL/ROSA 1 AÑO" and “Bar code: 2301112104029”.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the neck area.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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1094/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Water dispenser
Brand: Home Classic
Type/number of model: KDY-L20-8
Description: The product is a water dispenser. It is used to provide hot and cold water for drinks. It is grey white and fitted with a water bottle on top. It has two buttons to switch on and off the heater or cooler of the device. It has two thermostats one for low temperature and one for hot.
Packaging: Hot water temperature 85-95C. Heating power 550W. Cold water temperature 5-12C. Chilling power 85-95w. Refrigerant gas /weight r134/38g. Class I.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock, burns and injuries
The product poses a risk of electric shock, burns and injuries because of:
- excessive pressure and the leakage of steam and water through the plastic tube joints,
- the voltage is 240V instead of 230V.
In addition there is a high nickel concentration in the drinking water from the appliance.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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40
1095/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Quad - DS450 ATV
Brand: Can-Am
Type/number of model:
Model name: DS450. Model year: 2009.
Model number: 3F9F, 3F9G, 3G9D and 3H9C.
Description: Models built between March 2008 and January 2009.
Country of origin: Canada
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the rear calliper mounting bolts installed on these units are too short. This may affect rear calliper system integrity and may lead to partial or total calliper dismount. If this occurs, the vehicle may lose braking capacity causing a risk of accident.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Greece
France
Sweden
Slovenia
Malta
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41
1096/09 |
Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - Lancia Musa 1.3 JTD 70 HP
Brand: Lancia
Type/number of model: Vehicle type 350, EC type-approval No e3*2001*116*0153
Description: The vehicles affected were manufactured between March and April 2009 in the following vehicle ID number ranges: ZLA35000001156890 to ZLA35000001160797
Country of origin: Italy
No picture available
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Fire
Owing to a possible welding fault on a connecting piece in the fuel return pipe, diesel fuel may leak out and cause a fire.
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Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
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Greece
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42
1098/09 |
France
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Indoor lamp
Brand: CRISTALMER
Type/number of model: Ref. AL 24L NOMINAL VALUES: 100W; 230V; 50 HZ ; CLASS I; IP20)
Description: Indoor ceiling lamp in varnished brass. Height: 38 cm; diameter: 33 cm
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cord anchorage in the lamp holder is not efficient and because of the possible degradation of the insulation components caused by heat.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary recall from consumers.
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43
1099/09 |
France
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Category: Toys
Product: Key ring with soft toy (mauve and white bear)
Brand: V-Rasehorn
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Key ring with soft toy (mauve and white bear)
Country of origin: Germany
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts, which can be detached with a force of less than 90 N (chain with less than 20 N, eyes and nose with less than 50 N). The small parts can be ingested or inhaled by small children.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Seizure of the products ordered by the authorities.
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44
1100/09 |
Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Scooter
Brand: YiYing
Type/number of model: Model YY50QT, EC type approval e4*2002/24*0323*00*05
Description: The vehicles concerned were manufactured in the period May-June 2008 and have serial numbers in the ranges: LD5TCBPA08C100000 to LD5TCBPA08C103036 and LD5TCBPA08C105002 to LD5TCBPA08C106855
Country of origin: China
No picture available
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to a faulty electrical control unit, the maximum speed substantially exceeds the maximum design speed of 45 km/h.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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