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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Doll emitting sounds
Brand: Betty
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a risk of choking to children because the battery cover opens very easily, whereupon the button batteries are accessible to children.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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France
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft cuddly toy and sweets CHOCOSHUSS
Brand: FIZZY
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Type/number of model: Gencod 3395502154601
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Release of metal(s) This product poses a serious risk of release of metals for the following reasons:
- migration of lead from the red label between one and three times the maximum limit authorised;
- migration of lead from the red and green paint of the sleigh over three times the maximum limit authorised;
- migration of chromium from the green paint of the sleigh over three times the maximum limit authorised.
This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Multiple power strip
Brand: ELECTRO DH
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Type/number of model: Model 36120, bar code 8430552064991
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Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries because of unsuitable users' manuals and incomplete markings on the product: - the instructions for use in the Slovenian language are missing,
- the instructions in English are deficient,
- the markings at the product are inadequate.
This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1494.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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United Kingdom
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Category: Toys
Product: Expandable plastic egg
Brand: NATURE EGG
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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 serious risk of choking because the product and its components are made of expanding materials, fit entirely into the small parts cylinder and expand between 57%-81% whereas the maximum limit is 50%.
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 by the distributor
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: OPEL CORSA
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Type/number of model: CORSA D MY 2007 with VIN numbers from 74000001 to 74186810 (factory: Zaragoza Spain) and from 76000001 to 76068172 (factory: Eisenach Germany)
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Country of origin: Spain
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Injuries The product poses a serious risk of injuries because the front low arm of the suspension might present cracks at the joining points with the silent-blocks. This deviation from the manufacturers’ specifications can lead to a reduction of the stability levels of the vehicle, causing the driver to lose the ability to direct the car properly or in the worst case to loose the control of the vehicle.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. Press release has been issued.
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Slovenia
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Category: Toys
Product: Paints – water colours
Brand: Golden water colours
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Type/number of model: Item No 180
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Country of origin: China
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Poisoning This product poses a risk of poisoning to children because black, brown, red and yellow colours contain excessive amounts of lead. The amount of lead was between 770 and 3500 mg/kg, while the limit value set out by the standard is 90 mg/kg.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importer
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Malta
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Lamp – Dim Night Lighting
Brand: Hengsheng
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Type/number of model: HS-309
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Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and fire This product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because when the product is switched on for some hours per day, it attains a temperature sufficient to melt the glue which loses its adhesion, allowing for the cover and tube to be pulled away effortlessly. Once the tube is pulled out, the bare electrical connections are easily accessible. In addition, the on-off switch is a push-fit version and can be removed without the use of tools, thus also exposing the bare electrical connections.
There are two reported incidents of night lights catching a fire and causing damage to property.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Hot-water bottles with soft toy covers in the shape of different animals: beavers and hippos
Brand: Unknown
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Choking An examination of the soft toy hot-water bottle showed that the stopper of the hot-water bottle could be swallowed or breathed in by children because of its size. If the screw-in stopper enters a child's airway, it can cause death by choking. The product is clearly intended for children below 36 months. The manufacturer cannot contradict this, not even by including the warning "contains small parts that may be swallowed – not suitable for children under three years old". Toys for this age group must not contain parts that may be swallowed.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Pull-along toy in the shape of a duck
Brand: YANG KAI
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Type/number of model: Ref. 42328
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Country of origin: China
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Choking Laboratory tests proved that the toy has small parts which separate easily and fit completely into the small parts cylinder. This toy is considered unsafe because the small parts which come off easily may cause children to choke. 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 authorities
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United Kingdom
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Category: Kitchen accessories
Product: Glass and Stainless Steel Kettle
Brand: Marks & Spencer
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Type/number of model: Code: T34/07887/1376, Model No 12797, Unique Product Code: 8944559
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Country of origin: China
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Burns Risk of scalding from boiling water. Over a period of time, the handle of the kettle may become detached from the main body of the kettle, creating a possible scalding hazard if the kettle is in use. The handle is plastic and it is the plastic housing within the handle that failed.
There were nine complaints from customers reported, of which two complaints mention scalding injuries to three individuals. Hospital treatment was not required in respect of these injuries.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales, recall from consumers and information to consumers by the manufacturer
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The Netherlands
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Category: Gas appliances
Product: Gastoestel
Brand: Dru
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Type/number of model: Metro tunnel, choice of imitation wood blocks or stones
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Country of origin: Netherlands
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Explosion Inspection by the manufacturer suggests that gas escapes and is ignited only later because the gas outlet is (partially) sealed by imitation wood blocks or stones.
Media coverage of the explosion of a number of gas fires in which the glass was shattered by delayed explosion and bystanders were injured.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer
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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Scooter
Brand: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a serious risk of external injuries because:
- the welds in the metal frame have not been carried out professionally;
- the slots in the plastic basket supplied with the scooter have very sharp edges;
- lamps are attached to the footboard by screws which protrude inwards - these screws are very sharp;
- assembly instructions are missing.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor
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Slovenia
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Category: Machines
Product: Hydraulic jack
Brand: BOTTARI
Name: Hydraulic floor jack
Type/number of model: Capacity 2TON
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Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries because of unsuitable users' manuals and incomplete markings on the product:
- the instructions for use in the Slovenian language are missing,
- the instructions in English are deficient,
- the markings at the product are inadequate.
This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1494.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Denmark
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Category: Children's equipment
Product: Cot
Brand: SEGR Hjerte
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Country of origin: Unknown
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Suffocation and injuries The cot poses a risk of suffocation and injuries because:
- the slats in the bottom have sharp edges; - the bed base became dislodged;
- the 65 mm cone could pass between the rungs;
- two bed sides detached.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Lithuania
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electric hand-warmer
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: TYD 001B
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Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:
- the internal wires with a basic insulation are accessible;
- registered operation power exceeds the permissible;
- the temperature of the surface of soft insert exceeds the permissible;
- the marking of the flexible parts is incomplete, essential product information and the instructions for use are missing.
The product does not comply with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Germany
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Category: Decorative articles
Product: Decorative room fountain
Brand: Unknown
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Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and fire This product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:
- the pins of the halogen lamp plug are accessible when the lamp fitting is plugged in and they become active;
- the insulating tape covering the accessible connection terminals is conductive;
- the basic-insulated leads are accessible when water is being poured in (therefore no protection class);
- the light fitting is designed for a maximum of 50 volts. However, the connection is made using 230 volts;
- the power plug dimensions do not conform to DIN VDE 0620-1, No 9.1;
- there is a protective conductor in the mains lead, but it is not connected;
- there is no standard-compliant tension relief device for the mains lead;
- leaky water containers and cord switch are not protected against water getting in;
- the cross-section of the mains lead is too narrow;
- the switch has no tension relief device;
- the protective conductor is connected as the neutral conductor;
- the switch can easily be opened without tools, making live parts accessible;
- the mains lead is not permanently attached (just twisted). This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards.
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Voluntary measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
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Estonia
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Category: Toys
Product: Duck-shaped squeaky toy "Yellow Duck"
Brand: Honey Baby
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Type/number of model: Article No 1199, bar code 5031470012106
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Country of origin: China
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Chemical This toy poses a serious chemical risk because it contains 40,5% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), which exceed the allowed maximum limit of 0,1% by weight set in Directive 76/769/EEC restricting he marketing and use of certain dangerous substances.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
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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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