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

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Year - Week	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:
2009 - 45	1 1484/09	Portugal	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Motorcycle - Honda CB600F / CBF600 / CB1000R Brand: Honda Type/number of model: - CBF600 (2008 model); ZDCPC41A*8F064104 – ZDCPC41A*8F164163 // ZDCPC41A*8F064827 – ZDCPC41A*8F064845; - CBF600 (2009 model): ZDCPC41A*9F076887 – ZDCPC41A*9F077126 // ZDCPC41A*8F077337 – ZDCPC41A*8F077415; - CBF600 (2009 model): ZDCPC43B09F032857 and ZDCPC43B09F032859; – CB1000R (2009 model): ZDCSC60A*9F004614 – ZDCSC60A*9F004807 // ZDCSC60A*9F002348 – ZDCSC60A*9F002380. Full list of VINs is attached. Description: Motorcycle Country of origin: Italy No picure available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the mounting bolts on the rear brake master cylinder may not be properly tightened and could possibly come loose during use affecting the operation of the rear brake.	Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
2009 - 45	2 1485/09	Cyprus	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's sweatshirt - Danae Knitwear Brand: Rare Type/number of model: Barcode: 1000097295036 or 100001077091; Model: GA29199532. Description: Children’s sweatshirt intended for children up to 6 years. The sweatshirt has a hood which is designed with a cord. On the front label is written: “Rare”, On the back label is written: the price, the model and the barcode. There is a label sewn to the product with the additional information: “40% cotton, 30% lambswool, 10% merinos, 5% mohair, 10% acrylic, 5% nylon”. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with relevant European standard EN 14682.	Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	3 1486/09	Cyprus	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s sweatshirt - Gallery Knitwear Brand: Rare Type/number of model: Model: GA2821V19531, Barcode: 1000091035058 or 100001077053 Description: Children’s sweatshirt intended for children up to 8 years. The sweatshirt has a hood which is designed with a cord. On the front label is written: “Rare”. On the back label is written: the price, the model and the barcode. There is a label sewn to the product with the additional information: “40% cotton, 30% lambswool, 10% merinos, 5% mohair, 10% acrylic, 5% nylon”, “Made in China” and graphic indications concerning its treatment. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with relevant European standard EN 14682.	Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	4 1487/09	Poland	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's trousers Brand: Pepco Type/number of model: EAN 2220002166209; PLU216620; SIW 8. Description: Baby’s trousers, made of cotton (100%) coloured pink. There are metal parts on the trousers. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the release of 0.94 µg/cm²/week of nickel from the metallic parts. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Voluntary stop of supply and withdrawal from the market by the importer and distributors.
2009 - 45	5 1488/09	Cyprus	Category: Toys Product: Plastic rattle - Κουδουνιστρούλα (koudounistroula - small rattle) Brand: Jumbo Bebe. Type/number of model: Barcode 012249855556. Description: Plastic, multicoloured rattle in the shape of a butterfly with small rings on one side and a ring containing beads on the other. When the butterfly is rotated, the toy makes a sound. Packaging: product is mounted on cardboard with a transparent plastic film. Instructions, information and a warning are on the back of the packaging. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the toy can easily break releasing small parts that could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	6 1489/09	Estonia	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's shoes Brand: Kike Kids Type/number of model: Article No. 51N084C02, Barcode on packaging 8435159516683, size 21 Description: White and pink shoes, packed in a cardboard box bearing the words “Kike Kids”. On the box there is a label showing the article number, colour, size and barcode. There is a mould-proof sachet in the box of the shoes with information “SILICA GEL. DO NOT EAT. THROW AWAY DESICCANT”. Country of origin: Unknown	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 0.78 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and 0.1 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.
2009 - 45	7 1491/09	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's shirt - Kid's shirt Brand: F&D KIDS Type/number of model: 83072, barcode: 7000080179729 Description: Pink shirt with flower patterns and buttons. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the buttons affixed to the shirt can be easily removed and swallowed by children. The product does not comply with relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	8 1492/09	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Corduroy jeans for children Brand: Seagull Type/number of model: CSQ-6655, bar code: 545321697 Description: Pink padded corduroy jeans for children, with imitation precious stones on the right leg. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the imitation precious stones can be easily removed and could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	9 1493/09	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Jogging suit for children Brand: Seagull Type/number of model: CSQ-6650 Description: Green jogging suit with hood, drawstring and the inscription "Angels" embroidered on the front. The suit is decorated with imitation precious stones. Size: 98, 110. Country of origin: China	Injuries and choking The product poses a risk of : - injuries, because the drawstring in the waist area is not fixed at at least one point; - choking, because the imitation precious stones are easily detachable and could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standards EN 14682 and EN 71.	Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	10 1494/09	Germany	Category: Jewellery Product: Watch - Classique quartz Brand: Classique Type/number of model: Unknown Description: Watches made of gold coloured stainless steel with an 11 mm-wide elastic link strap (also gold coloured); gold watch face with black numbers, second markings and the inscriptions "classique", "LG" and "Quartz'" and three gold coloured hands (minute, hour and second hands). Country of origin: Unknown	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the release (from strap) of 47.0 +- 5.6 µg/cm²/week of nickel from the metallic cylinders. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
2009 - 45	11 1495/09	Spain	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car - Superb II Brand: Skoda Type/number of model: Vehicles with chassis numbers in the following range are affected: TMB - 3T- 99010079 - 030348 Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Czech Republic No picture available	Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the earth wire for the electric air heating element may not be correctly secured which may cause the heating element to overheat.	Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
2009 - 45	12 1496/09	Spain	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Plug adaptor - Adaptador del enchufe de la corriente ALTERNA Brand: Europa Type/number of model: Travel adaptor 11090: 8040000110905. Description: Low-voltage electrical equipment: white plastic travel adaptors. Packaging: a transparent plastic blister; the cardboard part of which reads: 11090 plastic alternating current plug adaptor, and displays the brand (Europa) and the name of the importer. Country of origin: China	Electrical shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible when a plug is not inserted. In addition, the product does not have sufficient resistance to heat. The product does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and with the national standard UNE 20315.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
2009 - 45	13 1497/09	Spain	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Ultrasonic humidifier Brand: Laica Type/number of model: Code: HI3005Y, Article HI3005; Barcode: 033224603001 Description: Ultrasonic tortoise-shaped humidifier, 1.1 litres. The packaging is a cardboard box with photographs of the product and information including the following: "Laica CE 230V AC 50Hz 24W". Country of origin: China	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the clearances between live and accessible parts are insufficient; - children may believe that it is a toy and play with it whilst it is connected to the mains. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	14 1498/09	France	Category: Chemical products Product: Super glue - Cyanocrylate adhesive Brand: Power Cheta Type/number of model: barcode 6930659700683. Description: Blister pack containing one 3g tube of glue. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains chloroform, a category-3 toxic and carcinogenic product, at a level of over 10%. The product does not comply with REACH regulation.	Voluntary destruction of stocks.
2009 - 45	15 1499/09	Germany	Category: Toys Product: Ballpoint pen Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: EAN 4018587443000. Description: Flexible ballpoint refill enclosed in plastic in the shape of a crocodile, approximately 21cm long with a removable tip on the tail. The underside is pale grey in colour; the upper surface is green with slight red markings. The pens are packed in lots of six. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it is made of PVC containing 39.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.	Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
2009 - 45	16 1500/09	Spain	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Sports footwear Brand: Lucky Type/number of model: REF x8619-md. Description: Sports footwear, black and white, packed in a cardboard box. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.2 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachets (mouldproof agent) put into the shoes. 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.
2009 - 45	17 1501/09	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car - Scenic and Kangoo Brand: Renault Type/number of model: Scenic II vehicles manufactured between January 2006 and March 2007 and Kangoo II vehicles manufactured from the start of production up to 15 January 2009. Description: Passenger vehicle Country of origin: France No picture available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because incorrect calibration of the power-assisted steering ECU (engine control unit) may cause erratic power steering assistance, which could disrupt the driver's control of the vehicle.	Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
2009 - 45	18 1502/09	Spain	Category: Lighting equipment Product: Portable lamp for children Brand: La Bolata Type/number of model: Ref.: 772066 Barcode: 8407720660026. Description: Table lamp with a ceramic figure as a base. Packaging consists of a white cardboard box with an adhesive label bearing the identification of the Spanish importer, the ref. number and barcode. Country of origin: China	Fire, injuries and electric shock The product poses a risk of fire, injuries and electric shock because: - it overheats and the lampshade can catch fire; - it easily overturns; - the base can break into small, sharp-edged pieces; - the lamp is not equipped with a mechanism to prevent the cable being subjected to force at the terminals. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.	Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
2009 - 45	19 1503/09	Spain	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Electric insect killer - Pest Killer Brand: Bravo Type/number of model: Ref. FE-4883 Bar code: 4897003574883 Description: An electric insect killer packed in a cardboard box. AC230V 50 Hz - 40W. Country of origin: China	Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - live parts are accessible; - the voltage exceeds 34 V when the product is disconnected from the mains supply; - the power cable does not meet requirements. 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.
2009 - 45	20 1504/09	Spain	Category: Toys Product: Doctor play set Brand: Boys Toys Type/number of model: MODEL BT 4162, bar code: B 422562041628 Description: Toy medical instruments. The packaging is a cardboard blister pack bearing the imprint: NO. 2203 - Doctor Play Set, CE, Made in China. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the toy contains 0.43% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 2% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.	Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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