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

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report 37 - 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 1245/09	France	Category: Machinery Product: Rage 3 Mitre Saw Brand: Evolution Power Tools Type/number of model: Bar code 0849713011367 Description: Electrical mitre saw with 255 mm circular blade for cutting steel, aluminium and wood. Country of origin: China	Fire The product poses a risk of fire because, when cutting steel, incandescent debris enters the debris bag and causes the debris bag to catch fire.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer. Compulsory seizure of remaining stocks ordered by the authorities.	France
2 1246/09	Poland	Category: Toys Product: Doll - Lalka Brand: Happy Star Type/number of model: EAN 590036050350 Description: The head, hands and legs of the doll are made of soft plastic. The trunk of the doll is made from textile material stuffed with polyester filling. The doll is dressed in black and white, striped pyjamas with a hat. On the front side of the doll there is a sticker with the inscription: "Key to your heart". Pressing this sticker makes the doll “sing or talk”. The doll is operated with three button batteries which are included. The packaging is a transparent, plastic bag closed with folded cardboard. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because of easy access to the button batteries which could be swallowed by a child. The head of the toy is easy to detach making the battery compartment accessible. It is easy to open with one move of a finger. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
3 1247/09	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car - M200 Matiz/Spark Brand: Chevrolet Type/number of model: The recall concerns 2009-2010 model year vehicles with VINs in the range from KL1MJ6A04A C113537 to KL1MJ61079C699761. Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Korea No picture available	Injuries There is a risk of injuries because the lock plate spring inside the front seatbelt buckle may become separated from the buckle housing. This may lead to failure to properly engage the seatbelt buckle which would mean that the occupant would not be restrained in case of an accident.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.	Denmark Slovenia Germany Bulgaria Malta
4 1248/09	Cyprus	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Drink mixer Brand: Singer Type/number of model: DM 100 TYPE NE-301CS Bar Code: 370039450058 Description: Stainless steel Frappe mixer with stainless steel measuring cup. The following inscriptions are marked on the packaging: Drink mixer, 2 speed switch, 450 ml stainless steel measuring cup, stainless steel axle, safety switch, moving head, anti-slip base, Power 100w, 230V 50Hz. Country of origin: China	Burns and fire The product poses a risk of burns and fire because the temperature of the motor winding rises to above 65 °C with consequent smoke emission. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Sales ban ordered by the authorities.	Slovenia
5 1249/09	Cyprus	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Ultrasonic humidifier - Vappy Brand: Lanaform Type/number of model: 79450, Bar Code: 5410984794508 Description: Ultrasonic humidifier. 230V-50HZ. The packaging is green and white and shows a picture of the humidifier. Country of origin: Belgium	Electric shock and injuries The product poses a risk of electric shock and injury for children because the enclosure is shaped and decorated in such a way that the product is likely to be treated as a toy by children. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
6 1250/09	United Kingdom	Category: Food-imitating products Product: Candles - Harvest Grape Range Double Votive Candle set Brand: Clair de Lune Type/number of model: Item No. 2015587 Description: A candle holder comprised of a metal base with bent metal frame. Two small metal trays are attached with glass containers, each holding a candle. Mounted on the base and below the metal trays is a bunch of imitation grapes, dark red/purple in colour. Each grape is approximately 12-13 mm in diameter. Country of origin: Canada	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the imitation grapes detach easily and could be mistaken as food by children 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.	Voluntary stop of sales by the retailer.
7 1251/09	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Ladies' shoes Brand: NauRo Type/number of model: Unknown Description: Ladies' black shoes with angled toes. Packaging is orange with a yellow label attached. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) (1.88 mg/kg) in the white sachets. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned in accordance with Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
8 1252/09	Slovenia	Category: Toys Product: Soft toy Brand: Hanya Type/number of model: EAN 5000000000035 Description: Pink soft toy in the shape of a piglet, with a suction cap attached to a ribbon. The product carries the warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Country of origin: China	Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation because the suction cup may be placed into the mouth by a child. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
9 1253/09	Spain	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Mosquito killer lamp - Lampara Mata Mosquitos Brand: Nishica Type/number of model: Ref. NK-3303, Bar code: 8491826019303 Description: Mosquito killer lamp, packaged in a cardboard. Country of origin: Unknown	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - live parts are accessible, - the voltage of the grid far exceeds 34 volts, - the covers used as additional insulation on the appliance are not properly secured, - the casing on the power cord should be made of polychloroprene, - there is nothing to reduce pulling and twisting forces on the pins and there is nothing to prevent the cable from slipping inside the device when the pins are damaged, - the connections between the terminals are soldered and it is only this soldering that holds the pins in place. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
10 1254/09	Germany	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Brassiere Brand: Kik Type/number of model: Season: 108, WGR: 817, Order No. 59069, EAN-Code: 59069008171009000599 Description: Black, under-wired brassiere with lace trimming. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains banned azo-dyes (39 mg/kg of 4-aminoazobenzene). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.	Austria
11 1255/09	Bulgaria	Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Baby Walker Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: Model 3290 А15 Description: A baby-walker in the form of a horse. The baby-walker is made of plastic and has a textile seat and a metal folding mechanism. Country of origin: China	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges, the seat breaks easily and there is only one locking mechanism which is released by means of one movement only. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.	Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
12 1256/09	Bulgaria	Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Baby Walker Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: Model 3293-3 Description: A baby-walker in the form of a bear, with an inscription "Have a nice time”. The baby-walker is made of plastic and has a textile seat and a metal folding mechanism. Country of origin: China	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges, the toy breaks easily and there is only one locking mechanism which is released by means of one movement only. The product does not comply with the relevant standard EN 1273.	Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
13 1257/09	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Baby's top Brand: Miss Flower Type/number of model: Art. No. 6337101, barcode: 5205354354723 Description: Baby’s top, 94% cotton and 6% elastic, white colour, patterns of flowers with beads sewn on to them, pink shoulder-straps and decorative ribbons in the neck area, designed for children of 12 months. No packaging. Country of origin: Greece	Strangulation and choking The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the decorative ribbons and choking because of the decorative beads that can easily be detached. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
14 1258/09	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girl's bridesmaid dress Brand: Xue lian ZHi Fang Type/number of model: Style 2003 Description: White bridesmaid's dress with belt for children of 4 years old, decorated with beads in the shape of flowers. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that are easily detachable and could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
15 1259/09	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's towels - Your Vest Choose Brand: Disney`s Lilo & Stitch Type/number of model: Unknown Description: Six towels in various colours packed in separate transparent packaging and attached to a cardboard label. This product is counterfeit. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because water in contact with the towels becomes alkaline which could cause skin irritation and rashes. The measured pH content of a water extract was 8.6, which is higher than the permitted value of 7.5. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1413.	Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
16 1260/09	Cyprus	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's shorts - Life Time Kids Rooms Brand: Join Clothes Type/number of model: Item Number: J000000000132 / J000000000128; model: CH111104000 / CH111204000. Description: White shorts with black spots and white shorts with orange spots, with decorative ribbons that extend below the hemline of the shorts. The shorts are intended for girls aged 5 to 14 years. Country of origin: Greece	Injuries The products pose a risk of injuries due to the presence of decorative ribbons that extend below the hemline. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
17 1261/09	Estonia	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's shoes Brand: Dizzy Lizzy Type/number of model: Article No. 102752.911, Barcode on packaging 5901027520289 Description: Black-silver girls' shoes packed in cardboard box. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 2.4 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and 3.3 mg/kg in the sachet included in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
18 1262/09	Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Balloons Brand: Have Fun Type/number of model: Art. Number. 2877; production date : September 2008 Description: 25 cm balloons, 30 units in a plastic bag. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.071 mg/kg N-nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are classified as a carcinogen category 2. The product does not comply with the national legislation.	Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
19 1263/09	Finland	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Scarves Brand: Casual & Comfortable Type/number of model: 1. Art no. F06441/905, Code: 89133550091 2. Art no. F06439/905, Code: 8913345009 Description: 1. Pleated viscose scarf, colour turquoise blue, size 50 x 180 cm 2. Red viscose scarf, size 50 x 180 cm Country of origin: India	Chemical The products pose a chemical risk because they contain banned azo-colourants. The turquoise blue scarf released 51 mg/kg of benzidine and 270 mg/kg of 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine, which both exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg. The red scarf released 880 mg/kg of benzidine, which exceeds the limit 30 mg/kg. The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
20 1150/09	Hungary	Category: Toys Product: Fancy dress - King’s robe – Robe de roi Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: 123120060 Robe De Roi, batch No. No88673, bar code: 4719484886739 Description: Costume consisting of two parts: red robe with white artificial fur made of polyester, decorated with a golden lace and a crown made of golden foam decorated with red stones. Size: Medium 7/10. Country of origin: Unknown	Burns The product poses a risk of burns because the artificial fur can easily catch fire and burn quickly. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.