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
0591/06 |
Poland
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Electric power strip “Sweex Power Master 2020”
Type/model: Not indicated.
Country of origin: Netherlands.
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Risk of electric shock and burns.
Possible overheating of the power strip may lead to a damage of a strip casing and consequently result in a electric shock and burns to the user. The power strip reaches high temperature exceeding the possible limits and therefore it can cause a risk of electric shock and burns to the user. In the Polish version of the user’s manual there was incorrect value of electric current charge for this type of power strip and expression “maximal direct current” was used instead of “maximal continuous current”.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
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Withdrawal from the market and warning of consumers ordered by the authority.
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2
0592/06 |
Sweden
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Compass on jacket for children containing a mineral oil “SKHUABAN (Zara)”
Pilot model, ref.no: 5678-783.
Country of origin: China.
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Chemical risk.
The compass contains a small amount of mineral oil of a low viscosity. It is attached on the jacket in a way that it is easy for a child to put the compass in the mouth. Viscosity of mineral oil is below 7 cSt (40°). A case were the oil was leaking from the compass when the child put the compass in his mouth (the compass was not broken) has been detected. Mineral oils of low viscosity can cause, even in low amounts, severe lung damage if swallowed, e.g. chemical pneumonia.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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3
0593/06 |
Poland
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Children’s bicycle “Joykie Bike-16”
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of injury.
There are numerous protrusions on the upper top bar of the bicycle. Moreover, the distance of a bike lever in two places is incorrect and amounts to 77 mm and 85 mm instead of 65 mm and 80 mm respectively. The difference of the height of a handlebar which amounts to 260 mm instead of 250 mm is also incorrect. Additionally, dimension of grips diameter or knobs diameter at the handlebar amounts to 33 mm instead of 40 mm, and the dimension of cantilever of a handlebar is 60 mm instead of 65 mm. The bicycle does not have turn limit in a handlebar. No maintenance/service manual is attached to the product.
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Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority.
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4
0594/06 |
Spain
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Passenger saloon car “Lexus” Type/model: Models GS 300 and GS 430. The chassis numbers of the affected vehicles are as follows: From JTHB496S#05002387 to JTHBH96S#05005181 and from JTHBN96S#05001123 to JTHBN96N#05002300, with # representing any number for zero to nine.
Date of production: between February and March 2005.
Country of origin: Japan.
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Risk of injury.
The product poses a risk of accident and injury because increasing the strength required to turn the steering wheel increases the strength needed to control the direction of the vehicle, which may lead the driver to lose control of the car while it is moving. Since the permanent magnets are not properly attached to the power steering rotor, the engine gradually loses its torque when the steering wheel is turned full lock.
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Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.
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5
0595/06 |
France
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Handlebars for bicycle “C.B.T.”
Type/model: Manubrio Monoscocca carbonio 87149910.
Country of origin: Italy.
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Risk of injury.
The product poses a risk of injury because the handlebar may break between two parts assembled and glued together. One injury involving skin lesions and broken teeth has been reported.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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6
0596/06 |
Germany
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Passenger car “Audi”, model A8
Vehicle type 4E, EC type approval e1 * 2001/116 * 0198 * 00-17. Vehicle identification numbers in the following ranges:
WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 3N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 3N 009 865;
WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 4N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 4N 026 468;
WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 5N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 5N 017 208.
Date of production: between July 2002 and March 2004.
Country of origin: Germany.
No pictures.
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Risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, it is possible that the air bag on the driver’s side will not inflate properly posing a risk of injury.
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Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer.
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7
0597/06 |
France
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Penguin cuddly toy “Star Parks - Walibi the Friends collection”
Reference: 185226, PA-5159 (RC).
Remark: It is likely that this toy is on sale (or even being given away free) in Walibi parks.
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of choking & chemical risk.
This toy (which is aimed at children under three years of age) poses a risk of choking because it contains a small part which can be detached at less than 90 N and ingested or inhaled. This product also poses a chemical risk due to the migration of chrome and lead elements (the result is between one to three times more than the maximum value permitted by the Standard).
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71 (parts 1, 3).
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Sales ban ordered by the authority.
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8
0598/06 |
United Kingdom
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Organic oil lamp “Mondian” (hand made)
Type/model: No. 53288 (color: cream/red)
Country of origin: Vietnam.
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Chemical risk.
The product poses a risk of lung damage for children in case lamp oil is swallowed and ingested.
Contrary to the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 14059:
- the product overturns when both empty and full although decorative oil lamps should not overturn when placed on a platform inclined at 20°;
- the product is not fitted with a wick guard or cover although decorative oil lamps should be fitted with a wick guard that does not become detached, break or crack during testing to prevent access to the wick by small children;
- in addition, the design of the lamp does not prevent the wick being contacted by the test probe.
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Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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9
0599/06 |
Greece
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Electric extension cord “SILVER STAR”
(length: 7m; color: white)
Type/model: EC-3157, 3G1.5mm2, KF-Y3-O1P,
barcode: 5203297804688. Country of origin: China.
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Risk of fire and electric shock.
The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:
- the schuko socket and plug insulation is not resistant to heating;
- the extension cord does not meet the minimum insulation gauge of green/yellow pole (earthing) and brown pole, minimum thickness of cable coating, insulation and coating breaking charge and cable resistance in alternating flexion;
- during fire test, the cable continued to spread flame even after 60 seconds which is the limit.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.
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Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued.
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10
0600/06 |
Bulgaria
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Food-imitating products – grapes.
Name: Plastic grapes.
Type/number of model: Barcode 05000400029200, № МО0292.
Description: Food imitating product – white and red plastic grapes, the grapes grains are covered with material resembling sugar.
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of choking.
These plastic grapes may be mistaken for food. In case of placing them into the mouth the detachable element – grapes grain may cause choking.
This product does not comply with the Toys standard because during the tension test the detachable element – grapes grain fit within the small parts cylinder. In case of placing into the mouth the product can cause choking.
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Sales ban, destruction of the product, information to consumers ordered by the authority.
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11
0601/06 |
Hungary
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Plastic flashing toy soother with necklace.
Bar code: 4026272 06011.
The packaging bears an incorrect graphic symbol for age with a mark of 0-12 and this inappropriate reference to age: “This item is a novelty not for children under 12 years old.”
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of choking.
The flashing pacifier is a gadget and not a toy but it could be mistaken for a genuine pacifier. During tension test specified in the standard EN 71-1:1998 small part became detached when applying a force less than 90 N and fitted entirely within the small parts cylinder. The toy does not bear the proper indication: „Warning! Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. It contains small parts that can be easily inhaled and ingested.” This toy does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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12
0602/06 |
Hungary
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Electric fire place heater “TV PRODUCTS”
Type/model: Barcode: 8595 94700369.
Description: The product has metal cover and around the cover, which imitates the opening of a fire place, there is a plastic decorative frame. The various functions can be adjusted with 3 rotary buttons (intensity of fire imitation, temperature limit and the combinations of light-heat-air-flow).
The appliance emits heat through the apertures of the front plate. Technical specification: 230 V ~, 50 Hz, 1850 W, Class I. Dimensions: 62 cm x 23 cm x 68 cm.
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of electric shock and fire. The product poses a risk of:
- electric shock because live parts are accessible during the replacement of the light source. The Hungarian information on the replacement process is inappropriate, since the live parts become directly accessible after removing the rear cover plate;
- fire due to the lack of important warning that the covering of the appliance is forbidden.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard 60335.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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13
0603/06 |
Hungary
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Plastic flashing toy soother with necklace
Bar code: 4 090003 143121.
The product does not bear either a graphic symbol, or written reference to the intended age group.
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of choking.
The flashing pacifier is a gadget and not a toy but it could be mistaken for a genuine pacifier. During tension test specified in the standard EN 71-1:1998 small part became detached when applying a force less than 90 N and fitted entirely within the small parts cylinder. The toy poses risk of choking due to the small part. The toy does not bear the proper indication: „Warning! Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. It contains small parts that can be easily inhaled and ingested.” This toy does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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14
0604/06 |
Hungary
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Lighting chains “CEDAR”
with 180, 300, 100, resp. 140 miniature non-replaceable incandescent lamps. An 8-function flashing unit is supplied with the product.
Type/model:
1. 180 L;
2. 300L;
3. 100L;
4. 140L.
Country of origin: China.
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Risk of electric shock. These products may pose a risk of electric shock because:
- the wire inlets of the flashing unit are not rounded thus the wires can get damaged, - the cross section area of the cores is less than required,
- the cord anchorage is missing,
- the warnings in instructions for use are not complete.
This products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
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Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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