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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - brake master cylinder
Brand: SUZUKI
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Type/number of model: Passenger car Suzuki SWIFT 1.3 (RS 413). The corrective action concerns model year 2006 vehicles, with the following chassis numbers: TSMMZA11S00156142, TSMMZA11S00156157, TSMMZC11S00155678, TSMMZC11S00155833, SMMZC11S00155916, TSMMZC11S00156238, TSMMZC11S00156313.
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Country of origin: Hungary
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injury because under specific conditions, namely during a very slow or soft brake pedal operation, one of brake circuit might be non-functional due to a contamination of the brake fluid. Soft or slow operation of brake pedal is a specific condition but not an unusual one: especially when we drive a care in a high speed, a soft push of the break pedal can reduce the speed of the car, so as to – for example – make a turn with the proper speed. If the car does not slow down, it could deviate from its ordinary route, causing an accident or forcing the car to go off the road. The basic brake function can be securely obtained by normal and emergency operation on brake pedal.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer
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Germany
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Category: Household appliances
Product: Juice extractor
Brand: TCM
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Type/number of model: Article No 228554 (sold through Eduscho and Tschibo branches)
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Country of origin: China
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External injuries Fatigue fractures may occur in the plastic connecting parts in the grating sieve (probably as a result of repeated washing in dishwashing machines). The sieve then breaks and parts may be projected at high velocity through the cover. Persons operating the appliance or standing in the immediate vicinity may be injured by the flying fragments.
Three accidents causing injury are known to have occurred (severe lacerations to the face, arms and hands).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the producer
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Austria
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Category: Childcare articles
Product: Teether – Bug-a-Loop
Brand: Nüby
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Type/number of model: Batch: C060526
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Choking The teething ring consists of plastic beads and shapes on a string. It can thus easily take on a form in which it passes template A and extends beyond the base area of the template under its own weight. There is thus a risk that babies may be able to stick it so far into the pharynx that the windpipe is blocked.
The toy thus gives rise to a risk of choking. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authority
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Sweden
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy gun – Revolver 43
Brand: Dyal
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Type/number of model: Reference No 43
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Country of origin: Spain
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Damage to hearing This toy poses a serious risk of damage to hearing because the sound emission by the toy gun with explosive caps is from 135 dB to 136 dB which exceeds the limit of 125dB. 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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Lithuania
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Replacement disc brake linings
Brand: Safety Products
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Type/number of model: LP 415 (WVA 20939) They are used in vehicles of type Opel: Kadet, Ascona, Omega and Vectra.
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Country of origin: United States
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Chemical This product poses a chemical risk because it contains chrysolite asbestos filaments, which can be extracted from the matrix mechanically. Thus the product is very dangerous if a consumer inhales the filaments.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Lancia
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Type/number of model: MUSA: from 1017090 to 1023523 (individual chassis: 1006092 - 1015884); YPSILON: from 2127857 to 2141981 (individual chassis: 2000221 - 2096451 - 2102026 - 212112484 - 2112486 - 2112487 - 2112488 - 2125617 – 2126893 - 2241671).
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Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries There is a possibility of failure of front suspension cross-member, which may result in a possible damage of this specific part. If this occurs, the normal driving behaviour of the car will be affected, leading to possible loss of control of vehicle.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - ancillary equipment pulley on the drive shaft
Brand: LANCIA
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Type/number of model: Musa and Ypsilon models with 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 8V and 16V motor
MUSA: from 1035909 to 1060522 (individual chassis: 1012041 – 1027911 – 1031639 – 1033501 – 1034625);
YPSILON: from 2153766 to 3053778.
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Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries There is a possibility of failure of ancillary equipment pulley on the drive shaft, which may result in a possible damage of this specific part. If this occurs, the normal function of the motor will be affected, leading to possible loss of control of vehicle.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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Spain
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Category: Pet accessory
Product: Dog leash
Brand: RIBECAN
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Type/number of model: Model: 13 mm x 120 cm; reference 012487
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Country of origin: China
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Cuts This product poses a serious risk of cuts to the user because it includes in the vicinity of the loop a metal part which is liable to come into contact with the user's hand in the event of sudden tension on the leash produced by sudden, uncontrolled movement by the animal. Thus in normal use of this product, the user may suffer cuts and injuries of differing degrees to the hand. Although the lesions caused may generally be slight, the probability of their occurrence is high, and the risk is considered serious given that the danger is not obvious and there are no warnings of it.
One accident has been reported in which the user suffered wounds to his right hand when the dog pulled on the leash.
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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: Children's walker - toy for learning to walk which makes 'Hippopotamus' sounds
Brand: WALKER (DIMASA)
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Type/number of model: Reference: 7710; bar code: 8435010977103
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a serious risk of choking because the stickers on the toy are made of silver paper and come off easily, giving rise to small pieces which fit completely into the small part cylinder. Furthermore, during the tension test the telephone wheel opens, releasing three internal balls which also fit into the small part cylinder.
This 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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Spain
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Category: Clothing
Product: Baby baseball cap
Brand: DISNEY BABY
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Type/number of model: Minnie (pink)
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a serious risk of choking because the silver-coloured sticker, which can easily become detached, is attached to one of the fabric labels. As this is an item intended for small children, there is a possibility that the detached sticker may be swallowed, presenting a choking hazard.
One accident has been reported: a boy swallowed the silver-coloured sticker from a cap similar to this one and had to be rushed to hospital, where the foreign body was removed from his airways.
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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: Fan heater
Brand: OPER
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Type/number of model: Model EVB-430; bar code: 8436018911366
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Country of origin: China
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Fire This product poses a serious risk of fire because:
- the motor can reach a temperature of 162.5 ºC which exceeds the maximum 150 ºC permitted causing a risk of overheating;
- the timer and speed controls are not correctly affixed and may be placed on the wrong setting;
- the voltage is not correctly indicated;
- the information marked on the equipment appears only in English, and not in Spanish.
The 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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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle
Brand: Harley-Davidson
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Type/number of model: Motorcycle type FXD Dyna, EC type approval e4*2002/24*0029*05, manufactured between 17 June 2005 and 4 December 2006.
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Country of origin: United States
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Injuries Wires for the motorcycle's electrics are routed through the handlebar. The handlebar may potentially crack during braking, at the hole between the handlebar clamps where the wires exit the handlebar.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall of the product by the importer
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Sweden
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Category: Clothing
Product: Baby overall in fleece material – Baby Garment
Brand: KappAhl
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Type/number of model: Article No 67288, 672916, 672907
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Country of origin: China
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Choking Press buttons can come off and cause a risk of choking to small children.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers
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Czech Republic
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Category: Decorative articles
Product: Candle imitating pastry of different shapes (roll, slices) with a chocolate scent
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: 93789
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a serious risk of choking because it can easily be regarded as food and it contains easily detachable parts which can be swallowed causing a risk of choking.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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Bulgaria
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Category: Hand Tools
Product: Manual equipment set of hammer with two screwdrivers
Brand: Kangaroo
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Injuries This product poses a serious risk of injury threatening the health of consumers and of people around because:
- the hammer is made of common grey cast iron, with large graphite inclusions, suggesting very reduced strength, which is a pre-condition for breaking at stronger load on the fork, and eventually a metal part may spring off. Therefore, there is a risk of separation of the plastic handle from the metal stem;
- the screwdrivers are made of low-carbon steel, not allowing for thermal treatment in order to increase the working reliability. Therefore, there is a risk of deformation (bending, twisting, rapid wearing) or breaking of the front working part of the screwdrivers.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers ordered by the authority
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy 'Little devil'
Brand: Pikku Piru (Little Devil)
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Type/number of model: Code: 120312; BTN 686-IAE
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This toy poses a serious risk of choking because during the tension test its nose and eyes detached and they fit within the small parts cylinder. Small parts may be put by children into mouth and block airways.
The toy is also falsely marked to be suitable for children above the age of 3 though it is a soft toy and clearly intended for small children.
This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary actions taken by the importer: recall from consumers and information to consumers
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy 'Teddy bear'
Brand: Emma Big Nose Bear medium
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Type/number of model: Article 998751402
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This toy poses a serious risk of choking because the fastener of the bears garment becomes detached during testing. The detached fastener fits into the small parts cylinder and can cause choking if it blocks the airways of a child. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from the consumer taken by the importer
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Czech Republic
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Category: Candles
Product: Candle - a box of chocolates (6 items)
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: 93668
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Country of origin: China
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Choking The notified product, which can be mistaken with food, contains easily separable parts which can be put into mouth by children therefore it poses a serious risk of choking.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authority
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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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