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Description: Electric power supply unit for building-in “GEMBIRD” Type/number of model: Type: CCC-PSU4 (on the package), EAN: 8 716309 025973. Remark: Consumers may build personal computers themselves. Instructions how to build your own personal computer are available on the internet. In this case the consumers buy computer components and install e.g. a motherboard, a hard drive, CD/DVD drives and a power supply unit to the computer casing.
Country of origin: China
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Risk of electric shock. There is a risk of electric shock due to the fact that there is not sufficient electrical insulation in the mains transformer between the primary and the secondary windings. Secondary circuit of a computer is touched when, e.g., connecting peripheral devices such as a printer, a monitor and multimedia speakers and also when touching these peripheral devices. While the electrical insulation in the mains transformer of the power supply unit between the primary and the secondary windings is insufficient, the mains voltage may exist in the secondary circuit in case of a single fault condition. This causes a risk of electric shock.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European Standard EN 60950.
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Compulsory measures: Recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Germany
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Description: Set of four hammers "Top Craft"
Remark: labelling on packaging: "Soft-Griff mit Anti-Rutsch-Beschichtung; lackierter Fiberglasstiel/Öl- und Säurebeständig", GS and TÜV Rheinland marks.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk since it contains 2.7% brown-coal tar (CAS No 101316-83-0) which is prohibited by the European chemicals legislation.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales by the supplier
Compulsory measures: Destruction of the product ordered by the authority
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Description: Textile necklace with heart-shaped glass pendant.
Type/model: Art. No. 44022.xx.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Chemical This product poses a chemical risk because it contains at levels of 180 mg/kg carcinogenic aromatic amine benzidine prohibited under Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Information on the product and recall issued by the authority.
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Germany
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Description: RACING Junior push bike “TCM”
Type/model: Art. No. 225 966, Racing Junior.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injury because it does not meet the dynamic stability requirements of standard EN 71-1 given its poor quality. There has been four reported accidents (one involving personal injury) in which the front fork broke away from the frame of the bike the bike causing injury. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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Description: Christmas Stocking “The Snow White Collection / Baby’s 1st Christmas Stocking”
Type/model: Item no. 55317.
Description: The product consists of a fabric Christmas stocking approximately 30cm by 12cm. These products are supplied in a clear plastic bag. A card tag is attached to each item bearing the following information “Distributed by: The Snow White Collection, PSL International, 9 Stocks Street, Manchester, M8 8GW.Warning Keep away from fire, 55317”.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The “Baby’s 1st” Christmas Stocking is considered to pose a serious risk of choking or injury to babies and young children due to the “eyes” and “sequins” on the product becoming detached.
Initial tests on the stocking showed that the eyes could become detached at forces as low as 2.4N, and sequins could become detached at forces as low as 3.4N. The expert stated that the nature of the product means that it would come into contact with young children and is likely that it would be played with by a child. The expert was of the opinion that the “eyes” and “sequins” could be picked or bitten off by young children and could cause a choking hazard. If inhaled, these components could pass into the larynx of even a newborn baby, and could become lodged in a bronchus, causing significant safety concerns for babies and young children.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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Germany
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Description: Digital multimeter in yellow/orange with test leads Type/number of model: DT-830B
Country of origin: Unknown
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Risk of fire. The product poses a risk of fire because during voltage stability test, flashover was already observed at a level of 1270V when the test voltage was applied between the sockets. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban imposed by the authority.
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Hungary
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Brand: uns with projectiles "CM"
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Description: Toy guns with projectiles "CM" Name: 1. SPACEGUN; 2. SHOOT TARGET set. Type/model: 1. NO. 007Q Bar code: 8424906752764; 2. NO. 5588 Bar code: 8424906752771; Description: 1. Plastic toy gun with 2 figures for targeting and 5 projectiles with suction cups. Dimensions: 19 x 29 cm. 2. Plastic toy gun set with a gun, a knife, a hand-grenade and 5 projectiles with suction cups. Dimensions: 19 x 29 cm
Country of origin: Unknown
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Risk of choking. These products pose a risk of choking because the length of the projectiles is less than 57 mm (minimal length required by the standard). These products do not comply with the Toys Directive and the Toys Standard.
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Compulsory measures: Recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Hungary
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Description: Drilling hammer “POWER GT”
Type/model: PG-PH1007(ZIC-26).
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The car poses a risk of:
- electric shock because the internal wires contact sharp edges and the insulation tube covering the electric connection is unfixed. During the electric strength test, breakdown occurred between the power supply and accessible metal parts due to the inappropriate insulation;
- injury because the instruction manual does not contain several instructions for the safe use of the device (e.g., use of ear-protector, use of auxiliary grip).
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Description: Windscreen for motorcycles “BUELL”
Type/model: P/N 58214-06YA, built for the 2006 XB12X Ulysses model.
Description: Model XB12X Ulysses motorcycles, built between March 2005 and June 2006. VIN numbers list for Greece:
5MZDX03R463700690, 5MZDX03RX63701200, 5MZDX03R863701910, 5MZDX03R163701876, 5MZDX03R363702916, 5MZDX03R563703680, 5MZDX03R663703784.
Country of origin: Unites States
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Risk of injuries. The defect of the windscreen could cause the windscreen to become dislodged while the vehicle is being ridden at high speed. As a result the windscreen may strike the rider, thereby possibly causing an accident, which according to the manufacturer could lead to death or injury.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Slovakia
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Description: Girl’s dress (brand unknown) Type/model: Not indicated. Description: Suit: Girl’s white dress with red strips and dark-blue collar. Waistcoat: dark-blue, a silhouette of bear in white on the back with red-white letter “B”; a silhouette of the bear’s head with a red ribbon on the front pockets. Information on the label: NEWTAE, SPECIAL CLOTHES, 3T, MADE IN THAILAND, 100 % COTTON.
Country of origin: Thailand
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Chemical risk. This product poses a chemical risk because the red colour used contains at levels of 39 mg/kg carcinogenic aromatic amine 4-chloroaniline prohibited under Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the supplier.
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Slovakia
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Description: Plush toy - dog in a blue circle (brand unknown). Type/model: Unknown. Remark: The dog emits sounds.
Country of origin: China
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Risk of choking. This product poses a risk to children because there is no screw on the toy preventing access to batteries and the batteries are therefore accessible for children without the use of a tool.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the European standard EN 62115.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority.
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Slovakia
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Description: Parrot on a string with sound.
Type/model: Not indicated.
Remark: Plush textile toy runs on batteries and produces sound effect when moved vertically by means of a strap and string.
Country of origin: China
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Risk of choking. This product poses a risk of choking because there is no screw on the toy preventing access to batteries and small button batteries are therefore accessible for children without the use of a tool.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the European standard EN 62115.
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Voluntary measures: Warning of consumers by the supplier.
Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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Description: Rubber erasers (brand unknown) resembling 1. a chocolate in the shape of a star 2. a small tea biscuit 3. a sea horse (resembles jelly candy or chewing gum). 4. a parrot resembles jelly candy or chewing gum 5. an ostrich resembles jelly candy or chewing gum Type/model: EAN 590 7580301037.
Country of origin: China
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Risk of choking. The shape, colour and appearance of the rubber erasers may cause young children to mistake them for food, therefore these products pose a risk to their life and health. The aforementioned products may resemble chocolate, biscuit, candies, chewing gum.
These products do not comply with the Council Directive 87/357/EEC.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the supplier.
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Finland
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Description: Children’s sweaters, jackets and cardigans
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1. FRANSA college, size S/10, product number: 1091-20-2200.
2. LIGER college, size 80 cm. EAN-code: 6418349313451.
3. STAGE college, size 130 cm. EAN- code: 6418349304064.
4. Walter mini jacket land. Boy`s spring jacket, size 86 cm. Product number: QYTJSN152284.
5. SPORT 2.05 outdoor jacket, size 120 cm. Product number: 537450.
6. M.OS college, size 128/134 cm.
7. BOYSTAR fleece-jacket, size 92/98 cm. Product number: 2436522.
8. BOGI Aaron-jacket, size 98 cm. Product number: 400-718064.
9. M.OS outdoor jacket, size 128/134 cm.
10. JONATHAN ECO CLIMATE baby overalls, size 68 cm.
11. LENNE BENTON outdoor jacket, size 104 cm.
12. LENNE BABY baby overalls, size 80 cm.
13. JONATHAN ECO CLIMATE outdoor jacket, size 80 cm.
14. FORCE girl’s cardigan, size 130 cm.
Country of origin: 1) Denmark,
2) China,
3) India,
4) China,
5) China,
6) India,
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10) Estonia,
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12) Estonia,
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Risk of suffocation. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the entrapment of hood or neck cords. Garments intended for young children have drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area and do not fulfil the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and corrective action by the producer.
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Description: Gas air horn "Sportfanfare", Hand Held Horn. Type/model: Serial No.: 6Z09UK120A01; EAN 4712263960019. Label: “FCKW Frei nicht entflammbares Gas” (=CFC-free non-flammable gas).
Country of origin: China
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Risk of hearing damage. The horn is considered to be dangerous due to high peak emission sound pressure level. The assessment of the risk was based on the requirements laid down:
- by the Directive 2003/10/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise) [in this case, at a distance of 10 cm: 157.2 dB(C)],
- by the Toys standard EN 71, subparagraph 4.20(e) [— in this case, at a distance of 50 cm, approximately 144 dB(C)].
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary actions taken by the supplier: stop of sales of the product, withdrawal from the market.
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Germany
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Description: Electrical digital multimeter "KINZO" Type/model: 18D26; EAN 8711507030934. Remark: TÜV Rheinland Product Safety and ITS-Intertek GS marks (neither the TÜV Rheinland nor ITS-Intertek have granted a GS mark, so this is also a case of misuse of the mark).
Country of origin: Unknown
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Risk of electric shock. If a transistor is connected, there is always an electrical connection with the measurement sockets, which means that the user can receive an electric shock when applying a voltage to the measurement sockets. Transistor socket is not separated from the measurement sockets. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010.
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Voluntary measures: Placing on the market voluntarily stopped by the supplier.
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Description: Charm and charm bracelets “Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment” Ltd. included as free giveaway with Shirley Temple Fox DVDs (Bright Eyes, Baby Take A Bow, Dimples, The Little Colonel, The Littlest Rebel, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Shirley Temple Triple Pack Volume 1 & Shirley Temple Triple Pack Volume)
Country of origin: China
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Chemical risk. This product poses chemical risk because the charms exceed the levels of lead permitted. Lead is potentially toxic and may have adverse health consequences if ingested.
These products do not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71 Part 3.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary actions taken by the distributor: withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and information to consumers.
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Description: Electric angle grinder "Sturm Et Stein"
Type/model: AG-11.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock,
Fire This product poses a risk of:
- electric shock because the internal wires are not fixed and can therefore get into contact with moving parts or get damaged and the conductors can slip out of the terminals of the switch. During the electric strength test, the reinforced insulation failed.
- fire because during the temperature rise test, the product caught fire.
The instructions for use and safety warnings are incomplete.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the European standard 50144.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Description: Computer battery Pack “Apple Branded (manufactured by Sony)” Type/model: The models are: A1061 (for the 12-inch iBook), A1079 (for the 12-inch PowerBook), and A1078 and A1148 (for the 15-inch PowerBook).
Country of origin: Japan
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Risk of fire and burns. An internal fault within the battery cell can cause shorting and thermal runaway, which in turn can cause overheating which could result in extreme heat and/or flaming combustion. If that were to occur, it is possible that combustible materials in contact with such a Battery Pack could be damaged (singed, charred, melted or burned) and that burns or other injuries could result.
Apple has been notified of a total of fourteen incidents, of which eleven were in the US and one each in Canada, Japan and the UK. Minor burns were reported in two of the US incidents and the one in Japan. In addition, while several customers’ computers have been damaged, no other injuries or substantial property damage has been reported.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary actions taken by the manufacturer: recall from consumers and information to consumers.
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Description: Electric touch lamp “ELCO Millenium Electronic Company Finland” Type/model: EL-275 (various names depending on the lampshade such as Cresent Moon, Water Drop, Napolean, Umberlla, Fich Tail).
Country of origin: China
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Risk of electric shock. This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- there is no cord anchorage protecting the wires at the connection against pulling and twisting; - the insulation of internal wires is inappropriate and the wires are pressed to the accessible metal cover; - the conductors are led through burring edges to the lamp holder; - the live part of the moving wire connection is pressed to accessible metal cover; - the plug is of non-standardized type. - the Hungarian instructions for use are missing. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Description: Handbrake cable in motor vehicle (car) Renault Master 11 -3.5 ton light commercial vehicle fitted with a 2.5 litre turbo diesel engine. Type/model: FDBV, FDCV, FDCU. Production dates: 24.10.05 to 17.10.06.
Country of origin: France
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Risk of injuries. Risk of handbrake cable coming loose. Possible opening of handbrake lever on rear brake caliper.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Description: Table lamp “Myriam - Brown Monkey" Type/number of model: Unknown.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Risk of electric shock. This product poses a risk of electric shock because the lamp cap may be accessible when the lamp is inserted and there is no cord anchorage. This lamp does not include instructions and contains inadequate warnings. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.
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Description: Digital multimeter “ELRO” Type/model: No. M320, EAN 8711658319513.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Risk of electric shock and fire. The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- when a voltage of 600 V DC was applied, the power reading turned on for one second and the fuse did not interrupt the current, which destroyed the measuring appliance; - the product does not comply with the requisite creep distance and air gap; - during the tensile and bending test it was discovered that the product does not meet the requirements, including shortcomings regarding the strain relief.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61010.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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Enforcement is a top priority of the EU Consumer Policy Strategy 2007-2013. Both measures leading to RAPEX notifications and measures which come to the attention of the Commission and other Member States as reactionsare indications of enforcement activity in the Member State concerned.
In order to give a better view on the overall level of enforcement, including the follow-up activities of the national market surveillance authorities, the Commission RAPEX team has decided to publish on the RAPEX website also the names of the countries that have found the notified product on their market and have taken appropriate measures (and have submitted a reaction to a RAPEX notification as a consequence).
Information about the reacting countries is available in the RAPEX weekly overviews in the column 'Products were found and measures were taken also in'. The Commission RAPEX team will publish reactions sent (from May2009 onwards) to 2009 RAPEX notifications.
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