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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger’s airbag in Suzuki cars
Brand: Suzuki
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Type/number of model: Passenger's car Suzuki Ignis 1.3 and 1.5. The recall concerns vehicles with chassis numbers from JSAFHV81S00100188 to JSAFHV81S00106203 for Ignis Sport 1.5 (RG415), from JSAFHX51S00157393 to JSAFHX51S00159675 for Ignis 2WD 1.3 (RG413) and from JSAFHY51S00153676 to JSAFHY51S00154587 for Ignis 4WD 1.3 (RG413).
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Country of origin: Japan
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Injuries The passenger’s airbag cannot deploy properly in crash due to production failure.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Greece
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Steam iron
Brand: MICO
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Type/number of model: Model HD 1268
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Country of origin: China
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Burns and injuries One incident was reported. A MICO steam iron model 1268 exploded while being in use, without any injuries to the consumer.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall of the product by the distributor
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Finland
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Cord extension set
Brand: Contra
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Type/number of model: Type: RTD30M3EL; EAN: 5 414385 045030
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because the cross-sectional areas of the wires of the cord extension set do not meet the requirements: the cross-sectional area of the protective safety earth wire (green-yellow wire) is only about 0,2 mm². Therefore, the protective safety earth wire of the cord extension set may break in case of a fault condition occurred in a product connected to the extension cord set. In this case the protective safety earthing does not work and it causes a risk of electric shock.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards.
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Compulsory measures: Recall from consumers ordered by the authority
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Bulgaria
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Category: Childcare articles
Product: 'Baby walker'
Brand: 'HAPPY WORLD'
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries to children because: - there is no braking mechanism;
- the seat has insufficient length, height and strength what can lead to braking of the product.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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Bulgaria
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighters: 1. red pepper, 2. green pepper, 3. dolphin, 4. green grape, 5. violet grape, 6. nut
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Fire and burns Due to their shape, these products are attractive for children and pose a risk of fire and burns. When the product has been lit, children have been taken aback by surprise reacting in different ways that have resulted in dangerous consequences: burns and fire. The products are therefore dangerous for children and for the property of their users.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Ringpyramid Clown
Brand: Biltema
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Type/number of model: Article 85-784
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Country of origin: Thailand
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Chemical,
Choking The product poses a risk to the health of children:
- from the release of metal because the green paint of the toy contains lead at level of 290 mg/kg whereas the limit set in the relevant European standard EN 71-3 is 90 mg/kg. Lead is a poisonous heavy metal and it can cause dangerous health defects especially to small children; - from choking because the clown-shaped head of the toy fits into the small balls cylinder (template E). It can therefore enter and block the airway at the back of the mouth and upper throat of children contrary to the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Ankpyramid (Duck pyramid)
Brand: Biltema
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Type/number of model: Article 45-046
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Country of origin: Thailand
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Choking This toy poses a risk of choking because wings of the bird disassembled during the torque test and they fit within the small parts cylinder.
The toy is falsely marked to be suitable for children above the age of 3 although it is clearly intended for younger children. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Rattle – 'Helistin Skallra'
Brand: Biltema
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Type/number of model: Article 85-781
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Country of origin: Thailand
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Choking,
Chemical This product poses a risk of choking because one of the wooden sticks got loose after the tension, drop and impact tests and the red ball which fits within the small parts cylinder was revealed.
This toy poses a chemical risk because yellow paint of the toy contains lead 850 mg/kg (EN 71-3 limit 90 mg/kg) and chromium 120 mg/kg (EN 71-3 limit 60 mg/kg) and red paint of the toy contains lead 310 mg/kg. Lead and chromium are classified as poisonous heavy metals.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy dog
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the string and suction cup attached to the toy disassemble in the tension test and fit into the small parts and small balls (template E) cylinders.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Wooden puzzle
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: 641124
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a risk of choking because the plastic knobs disassembled during the torque test and they fit within the small parts cylinder thus they can cause choking. The toy is falsely marked to be suitable for children above the age of 3 although it is clearly intended for younger children. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy rattle shaped as a bee – Baby MaxiMo toy
Brand: MaxiMo
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Type/number of model: No 67000-012700
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Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the antennas of the toy disassemble in the tension test and fit into the small parts cylinder. The antennas are made of fabric but there is a knot in the middle of the antenna which can cause choking if it enters a child’s throat.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll set 'Little Ones'
Brand: Kid Kore
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Type/number of model: No 1663
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Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the shoes of the doll contain phenol at level of 980 mg/kg whereas the limit is 150 mg/kg. Phenol can cause various poisoning symptoms. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Dress-up and blocks box
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This toy poses a risk of choking because the toy’s wooden corner parts are fixed to the surface with wooden sticks, which detach easily and fit within the small parts cylinder. The detached parts can cause choking.
The toy is falsely marked to be suitable for children above the age of 3 although it is clearly intended for younger children. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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United Kingdom
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Category: Toys
Product: Growing pet crocodile egg
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Bar code 5 794080 800142
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Country of origin: China
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Choking Detachable components were produced following the tension test. These components fitted entirely within the small parts cylinder. The appropriate warning was not present. Expanding toys (or expanding components of toys) which fit within the small parts cylinder shall not expand by more than 50% in any direction. All parts removed that fitted entirely within the small parts cylinder expanded by more than 160%. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car – Volkswagen 'Passat'
Brand: VW – Volkswagen
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Type/number of model: Vehicle type 3C, EC type-approval 1*2001/116*0307*. It concerns vehicles from the production period March 2005 till August 2006 in the following chassis number ranges: WVW ZZZ 3C Z 5 P 000 238 - 003 189 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 6 E 000 057 - 246 222 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 6 P 000 013 - 226 966 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 6 Z 000 019 - 000 255 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 6 9 000 001 - 000 353 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 7 E 000 003 - 052 030 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 7 P 000 001 - 036 002 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 7 Z 000 076 - 000 302 WVW ZZZ 3C Z 7 9 000 001 - 000 014.
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Country of origin: Germany
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Injuries The following problem was found on Passat vehicles. Thermal strain on the front fuel-cooler support could cause it to break. As a result of the support breaking, diesel fuel could leak out and the cooler could shear off and be lost.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Ireland
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Category: Candles
Product: Glitter candles sets
Brand: Dunnes Stores
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Type/number of model: 1. 2 Pack Glitter candles: style No: 7701453, bar codes: white: 5099019076422, black: 5099018448961, gold: 5099018448978, red: 5099018448985, silver: 5099018448992;
2. Glitter Votive candles: style No: 7701476, bar codes: silver: 509901846170, black: 5099018464657, brown:5099018464664, burgundy: 5099018464671, gold: 5099018464688, red: 509901846469
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Country of origin: Taiwan
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Fire Exterior of candle catches fire when lit. 1 incident reported: tablecloth caught fire when candle was lit.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall of the product from consumers by the distributor
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Spain
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Sport utility vehicle
Brand: Daimler Chrysler
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Type/number of model: Mercedes Benz class G with following numbers: WDB4633401X168159, WDB4633401X168353, WDB4633401X168411, WDB4633401x168572, WDB4633411X168592
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Country of origin: Germany
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Injury The differential locks may not connect or may disconnect again without the switch being operated. In extreme circumstances, one or more differential locks could be activated without the switch being operated. This could modify the direction and traction of the vehicle.
A modification in the vehicle's direction and traction could cause a road traffic accident
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Set of plastic toys – 'Police Force No 3912'
Brand: Yi Feng Toys
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Type/number of model: CHT 198118
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This toy poses a risk of choking because the suction cups of projectiles became detached during the tests. The suction cups of projectiles may block airways if placed by children in the mouth.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Spain
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle
Brand: HONDA
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Type/number of model: Model: SCV100 LEAD, internal code: JF11. Scooter type motorcycle, 100 cc. Affected vehicles have chassis numbers from ME4JF11A* 58009186 to ME4JF11A* 58028245.
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Country of origin: India
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Injury The product poses a risk of injury because the nuts of the wheel hub may be insufficiently tightened, which could cause instability of the vehicle when ridden.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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Spain
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Lighting chain, 40 bulbs
Brand: Vidal
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Type/number of model: Ref: 0217141, bar code: 8432583171419
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Overheating This product poses a risk of overheating due to the following non-compliances with the relevant European standard EN 60598:
- the dimensions of the wire in the chain are less than what is specified in the standard;
- the nominal cross-section area of the conductors is 0,18 mm², which is less than the required 0,50 mm²;
- the chain is not market with the required warnings ("Do not remove or insert lamps while the lighting chain is connected to the supply."; "For series-connected lamps, replace failed lamps immediately by lamps of the same rated voltage and wattage to prevent overheating."; "Ensure all lamp-holders are fitted with a lamp.");
- it is not indicated in the product that only replacement lamps of the same type as those supplied with this lighting chain must be used.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Spain
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Lighting chain
Brand: Unknown
Name: Lighting chain
Type/number of model: Ref: 08532, model: RA 50 6m, bar code: 0853201006032
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Country of origin: China
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- there is no guaranteed protection against direct access to live parts;
- the characteristics of the lighting chain's cable do not match those specified in the standard,
- the nominal cross-section of the conductors is 0,28mm², which is less than the 0,75mm² required by the standard;
- the plug does not comply with standard;
- the length of the cable between the plug and the first light-socket is 0,90 m, which is less than the 1,50m required by the standard;
- it is not stated that the lighting chain must not be used unless all the gaskets are in place;
- there is no mark of the degree of protection against dust and humidity on the lamp-holder or the cable or above a label attached to the cable.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Vacuum cleaner
Brand: Chestron
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Type/number of model: Model: CH10111, bar code: 8432433000722
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Country of origin: China
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Fire The notified product poses a serious risk of fire because: - during the ball test at 125 ºC, the black plastic part incorporated into the cable winder was not resistant to heat and deformed, with the risk that live parts would become loose;
- during the glow-wire test at 750 ºC, the black plastic part incorporated into the cable winder produced a flame, with the risk of fire.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy telephones – blister pack of three toy telephones
Brand: MODISH PHONE
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Type/number of model: Model No: V456, bar code: 8019050032246
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Country of origin: China
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Choking These products pose a risk of choking because the cap of the battery box of the two telephones which operate with button cells has no screw. It can therefore be removed easily, leaving the batteries accessible. According to the relevant European standard, button cells must not be accessible without the use of a tool, unless the cap can be opened only via the simultaneous operation of two independent movements. In addition, the product does not comply with the labelling requirements for the toys with batteries.
These products do not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Pull-along toy turtle with butterflies
Brand: DIMASA
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Type/number of model: Ref. 2089
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Country of origin: China
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Choking and suffocation These products pose a risk of: - choking because the adhesives contained in the toy are of laminated paper and become detached easily, producing small parts. If put into mouth by a child, they may cause choking;
- suffocation because the cord is longer than 220 mm when stretched with a force of 25 N and at one end there is a handle which can form slipknots.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Hungary
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Category: Toys
Product: Whistle
Brand: AOJIE
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Type/number of model: No AJ0078B, bar code: 5996055200913
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This toy poses a serious risk of choking because the whistle fits entirely within the small parts cylinder.
The toy does not bear the indication in Hungarian language, concerning the strangulation risk arising from a long cord. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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United Kingdom
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Category: Toys
Product: Battery operated toys – 'Eggtravaganza' battery operated singing rabbit and chick in Easter egg
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: 1. Item No 074/188 – rabbit Eggtravaganza, 2. Item No 074/189 – chick Eggtravaganza
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Country of origin: Taiwan
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Injury It is foreseeable that whilst playing with the toy a child may be holding the toy when the lid is open, and unknowingly position their finger or fingers along the edge near to the hinge part. When the lid closes, the finger(s) would become trapped.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
One accident relating to the Eggtravaganza toy was reported. An adults' finger became trapped in the toy. No serious injury was sustained by the consumer.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer
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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car – Mitsubishi 7-seater
Brand: Mitsubishi
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Type/number of model: Mitsubishi Grandis 7-seater. The affected vehicles were produced in 2006 and have VINs from JMALJNA8W6Z001699 to JMBLRNA4W6Z001727.
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Country of origin: Japan
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Injury The product poses a risk of injury because the backrest locking mechanism in the second row of seats is not strong enough and may fail in a rear-end collision.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer
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France
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Garden torch
Brand: PROGARDEN CLASSICS
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Type/number of model: Article No: S04000020, origin: IND 664/94055000, GENCOD: 8 711295 606342
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Fire and burns This product poses a risk of :
- fire if it is accidentally tipped over as the different components of the torch are not properly fixed; and
- burns for the user because the fuel reservoir comes away easily from the support.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Hungary
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Category: Toys
Product: Green liquid-filled yo-yo ball
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Suffocation The product poses a serious risk of suffocation because the cord of the yo-yo ball is very elastic. During the test with a force of 2,8 N the cord of 205 mm stretched to 1500 mm. In addition, a child’s finger may jam into the loop of the cord. Due to these two faults the yo-yo ball may snake to the neck of the child and strangle him while playing with it.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Recall from consumers ordered by the authority
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Hungary
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Category: Toys
Product: Blue yo-yo ball with flashing unit
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: T-10-486
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Country of origin: China
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Suffocation The product poses a serious risk of suffocation because the cord of the yo-yo ball is very elastic. During the test with a force of 12,4 N the cord of 120 mm stretched to 1210 mm. In addition, a child’s finger may jam into the loop of the cord. Due to these two faults the yo-yo ball may snake to the neck of the child and strangle him while playing with it.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Recall from consumers ordered by the authority
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Hungary
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighters: 1. corn-cob shaped lighter, 2. woman-shaped lighter
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns and fire These products pose a serious risk of burns and fire because due to their appearance the intended use is not obvious. These lighters are in particular appealing to children who can mistake them for toys and there is no indication that the products are lighters. These products are novelty lighter according to the relevant European standard EN 13869.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Hungary
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighter, wine bottle shaped
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns This product poses a serious risk of burns because its intended use is not obvious in particular for children, who may confuse it with a toy.
This product is a novelty lighter. According to the relevant European standard EN 13869, the level of risks posed by this type of products is high and they may cause burning injury to users.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passengers car
Brand: Chevrolet
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Type/number of model: Captiva. The recall concerns 2007 model year vehicles, with VIN numbers from 6Β000257 to 7B052216.
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Country of origin: South Korea
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Injury In some Captiva vehicles the retaining clip connecting the brake booster push rod with the brake pedal may not be installed. If this is a case the brake booster rod can be separated from the brake pedal-mounting pin by the repeated brake pedalling operation. In the consequence the loss of the braking function by the brake pedal is possible.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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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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