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 1283/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Children's diary set - Secret Wishes Diary Set
Brand: Hot focus Type/number of model: Model 253BF barcode 0278523000030
Description: Plastic transparent hand bag which contains one diary with lock, one pen, one key chain with alphabet and zodiac inserts, and stickers.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 6.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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Greece
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2 1284/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Inflatable turtle
Brand: Bebe toys Type/number of model: Group (176) barcode 0268775000032
Description: Plastic inflatable turtle, green colour, in a transparent bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 4.0% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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Greece
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3 1285/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys Product: Balloons
Brand: Cattex Type/number of model: 110.12/11.5/ 110.28
Description: Blue, orange and yellow balloons. The balloons are packed in a plastic bag containing 100 pieces.
Country of origin: Italy
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Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain nitrosamines which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen.
Blue balloons: - N-nitrosamines (total): 4.18 mg/kg - N-nitrosatable substances (total): 6.15 mg/kg Orange balloons: - N-nitrosamines (total): 0.472 mg/kg - N-nitrosatable substances (total): 2.46 mg/kg balloon Yellow balloons: - N-nitrosamines (total): 1.65 mg/kg - N-nitrosatable substances (total): 6.95 mg/kg balloon.
The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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4 1286/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys Product: Balloons
Brand: Everts Type/number of model: Balloons 05014 Description: The product is packed in a plastic bag containing 50 pieces.
Country of origin: Germany
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.112 mg/kg of N-nitrosamines and 0.334 mg/kg of nitrosatable substances which are carcinogenic.
The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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5 1287/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Doll - Danina Lovely Girls
Brand: Yilesi Toys Type/number of model: Model YLS814-6, barcode 8 100020055591
Description: A plastic doll with blond hair and orange clothes. The box in which the doll is packaged also contains hair accessories.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 23% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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6 1288/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Plastic toy - Water Pump
Brand: Sport Machine Type/number of model: Item No.10687-HI, barcode 0282565000033
Description: A sponge-type pump with a plastic hippo head in pink colour. Shoots waters up to 20 ft.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 12.8% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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7 1289/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Inflatable swim ring - Fairyland on the Water
Brand: Mandash Type/number of model: Model No 59603, barcode 4135191283225
Description: Yellow, 61 cm, inflatable swim ring in the shape of a duck. Sold in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 6.1% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) and 3.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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8 1290/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Inflatable swim ring - Bestway Inflatables
Brand: RIR World Type/number of model: COD. 82612 (61 CM), barcode 6924421321640
Description: Pink, 61 cm, swim ring with pictures of fish. Sold in a transparent plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 6.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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9 1291/09 |
Greece
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Category: Food-imitating products Product: Decorative candles
Brand: Fairy cakes Type/number of model: Code A0514230, barcode: 5 203390 576215
Description: Food-imitating decorative candles in a shape of coloured small cakes with various toppings (approximate dimensions: max. diameter 6 cm, height 4 cm). The candles are packed in six pieces in a plastic box (approximate dimensions: 20 cm x 14 cm x 5 cm), decorated with pictures of cakes, with a transparent top.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (small cakes). This may lead children to put the product in their mouth, cut it into pieces and swallow them, 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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10 1292/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Boxing set - Sport Toys
Brand: SNOOPY (counterfeit) Type/number of model: ITEM NO. TY-5538A, barcode 5291410028127
Description: Boxing bag and boxing gloves with the image of Snoopy packed in a net.
This product is counterfeit.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because: - the green colour on the boxing bag contains 27% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) by weight, - the yellow colour on the glove contains 31% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.12% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and - the green colour on glove contains 30% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.8% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
According to the REACH regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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11 1293/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Kitchen play set
Brand: SF Type/number of model: Model No 9962, barcode: 5887380099627
Description: Kitchen accessories, fruits and vegetables in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 0.24% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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12 1294/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys Product: Doll
Brand: My Baby Type/number of model: EAN 5907664200935, MK 3139875.
Description: Doll with dress and boots with pink glasses. Packaged in a plastic, transparent bag, closed with folded cardboard.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 10% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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13 1295/09 |
Poland
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Category: Lighting equipment Product: Light fitting
Brand: Drew-Lamp Type/number of model: Model: Z-501-Z2.
Description: Light fitting with three lamp holders and wooden frame. The wooden part may be in different colours: oak, venge, natural, alder, mahogany, brown.
Country of origin: Poland
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Electric shock, burns and fire
The product poses a risk of electric shock, burns and fire because of lack of proper insulation.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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14 1296/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains Product: Lighting chain - LED Christmas Light Chain
Brand: RM Type/number of model: LED-TW-20-230V, barcode: 6944623300601.
Description: The lighting chain includes 20 db series connected LEDs, a rectifier, a negative booster module, a connecting plug, a terminating plug. Technical specification: 230 V / 50Hz, 0.9 W, bulb: 3 V 0.045 W, Class II, F-mark, inscription: “for indoor use”.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the wires of the stranded conductor can come loose from the soldered connections and contact accessible metal parts.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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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15 1297/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains Product: Lighting chain - LED Christmas Light chain
Brand: RM Type/number of model: LED-TW-60-230V, bar code: 6944623304593
Description: The lighting chain includes 60 db series connected LEDs, a rectifier, a negative booster module, a connecting plug, a terminating plug. Technical specification: 230 V / 50Hz, 2.7 W, bulb: 3 V 0.045 W, Class II, F-mark, inscription: “for indoor use”.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock
The product poses a risk of electric shock because the wires of the stranded conductor can come loose from the soldered connections and contact accessible metal parts.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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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16 1298/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains Product: Lighting chain - Mini globe Christmas light
Brand: RM Type/number of model: Mod.: RV-50P; Ref Nr.: 2010502, barcode: 6944623301196
Description: Lighting chain with 50 series connected mini-globe bulbs. According to the information on the package and in the instructions for use the product is intended for indoor use (IP20) and class protection II is indicated, while outdoor use (IP44) and class protection III is written on the data plate. Technical parameters: 220-240 V 50Hz, 32.5W, bulb 5 V 0.65 W, F-mark
Country of origin: China
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because the lampholder may catch fire and keep burning, and small burning parts may fall down.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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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17 1299/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Decorative articles Product: Table top decoration - Knitted Smiley Bunny
Brand: Junction 18 Type/number of model: Bar code 502 9306
Description: Table top decoration in the form of a soft toy rabbit – no packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking for children under 36 months as it can be used as a toy and the plastic eyes detach easily and could be swallowed.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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Ireland
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18 1300/09 |
United Kingdom
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Category: Communication and media equipment Product: Notebook computer - Aspire 5738
Brand: Acer Type/number of model: 1. Aspire 5738G LX.PAL0X.002 – 4712842602880, 2. Aspire 5738G LX.PAM0X.006 – 4712842602903.
Description: Intel Core 2 Duo 15.6” notebook, with UK adaptor. Boxed in- retail box and outer carton.
Country of origin: China
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because the external power supply may overheat under extreme operational circumstances.
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Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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Cyprus Malta Netherlands
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19 1301/09 |
Netherlands
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Category: Toys Product: Balloons - Plastic balloons 3 inch pastel assorted
Brand: Globos Type/number of model: 1. Sample: 54062702, 3 inch balloons EAN 7501060400036, production date 12.11.2008. 2. Sample: 54062729, 12 inch balloons EAN 7501060401781, production date 27.01.2009.
Description: 100 balloons in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: Mexico
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk due to the migration of 0.14 mg/kg (sample 54062702) and 0.18 mg/kg (sample 54062729) of nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic.
The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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20 1302/09 |
Germany
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Category: Toys Product: Memory game
Brand: KIK Type/number of model: code: 36770009121000000199, season: 208, WGR: 912, order No: 3677000 (according to data plate)
Description: Wooden memory game; wooden box and 16 squares with images (bee, butterfly, frog, dog, cow, cockerel, fish and ladybird).
Country of origin: China
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because there are gaps between the glued layers of wood into which finger nails can be inserted. The upper layer of wood on some of the squares can be removed by applying slight pressure with the finger nail, revealing sharp splinters.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Hungary
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21 1303/09 |
Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car - Corsa D
Brand: Opel Type/number of model: Type S-D, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0379*08
Description: Three-door vehicles built in 2009 within the vehicle identification number range W0L0 SD L08 9 6 121296 to W0L0 SD L08 9 6 131696.
Country of origin: Germany
No picture available
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Injuries
The products pose a risk of injuries because it is possible that the screws connecting the front seat rail to the seat frame do not meet the required specifications, which means that the solidity of the screws and the performance of the entire seat/seatbelt system are compromised.
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Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
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22 1304/09 |
Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances Product: Electric toaster - Tostadora
Brand: LC Type/number of model: LCG-4 Bar Code: 9789867735881
Description: Four-slice pop-up electric toaster packaged in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and burns
The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because: - the sheath of the cable is not suitable to withstand the heat from external parts, - the earth terminal can be loosened from outside the appliance, meaning that accessible metallic parts can become live if the insulation is faulty, - the temperature of some accessible surfaces is too high.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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23 1305/09 |
Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Shoes - Moccasin
Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: 04/034 036/02 B7 53 605/0 42 Suppl. No.: 17118
Description: Lady's moccasin shoe with white upper, beige crocodile pattern on front, silver lining, heel in beige-coloured leather-like material, buckle set with paste jewels, shoe box with adhesive labels, 1 sachet of desiccant, 2 sachets with no discernable content bearing the words: 'Mouldproof agent do not eat'
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 800 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in lining and 1700 mg/kg in heel area.
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.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market and product destruction.
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Netherlands Belgium
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24 1306/09 |
Germany
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Category: Protective equipment Product: Work gloves - Arbeitshandschuhe
Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: Bar code: 2905 8105
Description: One pair of work gloves. Palm, fingertips and strips on back made of grey leather; cuff and back made of green cotton material; padded white lining; inner white elasticated strip at the wrist; green edging.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Chemical
The product poses a risk because it contains banned azo-dyes. It contains 208 mg/kg of benzidine in the green cotton material.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Netherlands
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25 1307/09 |
Germany
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Category: Toys Product: Wooden toy - Calculation Balance
Brand: Happy Nature Type/number of model: Art. No. 10585
Description: Coloured rings to be placed on wooden pins. The wooden pins are mounted on a strip of wood that tilts on a pivot in the middle. This balances when the same number of rings is placed on either side of the pivot.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that may be swallowed and which fit completely into the test cylinder.
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 and recall from consumers by the importer.
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26 1308/09 |
Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Boots - Lace-up boots
Brand: Graceland Type/number of model: Article No 1 111 544 1 0123
Description: Mid-height lace-up boots with zip, made of red imitation patent leather with black textile lining. Size 40.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 24 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF).
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.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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27 1309/09 |
Hungary
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Category: Lighting chains Product: Lighting chain - Mini Globe Christmas lights
Brand: RM (Realm) Type/number of model: RV-35P, bar code: 6944623301172
Description: Christmas Lighting chain with 35 series-connected mini globe bulbs. Technical parameters: 220-240 V 50 Hz, 31.8 W, bulb 7 V 0.91 W, F-mark.
Country of origin: China
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Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because the lamp holder may catch fire and continue burning, and small burning parts may fall off.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 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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28 1310/09 |
Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Boots
Brand: Graceland Type/number of model: Product Number 1 115 437; EAN-Code: 11443710127.
Description: Ladies’ black boots with 7-cm heel; a black zip is sewn into the inner side of the boots. On the outside of the boot, on the heel, ankle, instep and upper shaft, straps made of the same material as the upper are sewn to silver buckles for ornamental purposes.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the permitted threshold of 0.1 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) is exceeded in the uppers (80 mg/kg) and in the lining (45 mg/kg).
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.
One accident reported.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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29 1311/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Plastic strings - Funny Scoubi Lace
Brand: New Series Type/number of model: Model NMAQ700041
Description: Plastic coloured strings in a transparent bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.8% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 11.18% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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30 1312/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Plastic toys - Natural Creatures & Accessories to create FUN!
Brand: Reptiles World Type/number of model: Barcode 0816030900001
Description: Plastic reptiles (crocodile, lizards, chameleon) in different sizes and colours in a transparent bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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31 1313/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Squeeze toys - Juguetes de Bano
Brand: BBY puericultura Type/number of model: Ref. AB01P08AZ, barcode 8435213505103
Description: A set of 6 bath toys in an orange cardboard box. The set includes 2 mice, 1 frog, 1 crab, 1 duck, 1 dolphin and a storage net.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 0.14% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 10% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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32 1314/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Toys Product: Plastic balls - Sport Toys
Brand: DQ - Da Qian Type/number of model: Barcode 5291410042321
Description: Set of 4 soft plastic balls in different colours in a transparent plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 13% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier
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33 1315/09 |
Cyprus
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Baby bib
Brand: Olmitos Type/number of model: REF. 7012 /LOT. 2007/, barcode 8414147070123
Description: Baby's bib made from PVC in blue colour in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains 4% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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34 1316/09 |
Poland
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Category: Hobby/sports equipment Product: Diving snorkel
Brand: TRIBORD Type/number of model: SNK 500 blue, codes 1105364 and 1105830, SNK 500 grey, code 1105371, and sets consisting among others of the pipe: - CARAIBI 500 blue, codes 1111751, 1111753, 1111754, 1111755, 1111756, 1111757; - R’GO LADY NAUSICA blue, codes 1105277, 1105278, 1105279 and 1105281; - MT 500 LADY pink, code1105365; - MT MAN blue, codes 1105368 and 1105369; - MT MAN red, codes 1105827 and 1105828.
Description: Diving snorkels in different colours with the transparent rivet.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Drowning
The product poses a risk of drowning due to the leakiness of the diving snorkel.
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Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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35 1317/09 |
Poland
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Category: Toys Product: Pull along toy - Elephant - Zabawka-SO
Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: EAN 5902496023479; LR-138
Description: Plastic toy in the shape of an elephant with a cord, moving on four wheels. The cord has a small ring at the end. There are seven numbered blocks and small bells attached to the toy and on the sides there are matching holes.
Country of origin: China
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Choking and suffocation
The product poses a risk of: - choking, because the blocks with numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, as well as other small parts that can easily detach from the toy, fit fully into the small parts cylinder; - suffocation, due to inappropriate length of the cord (745 mm, while it should be 220 mm).
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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36 1318/09 |
Spain
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Ladies' boots - Lisa / Lucio
Brand: To Be Type/number of model: Lisa: 4551/2; Lucio: 5428/7.
Description: Two models of ladies' high boots, black or brown colour, leather upper with rubber sole and high heel. The packaging is a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because the Lucio model contains 3.11 mg/kg and the Lisa model contains 0.41 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF).
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.
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Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Greece
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