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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Heated windscreen earth point
Brand: Ford
Name:
Type/number of model: Passengers’ cars, models C-MAX & GALAXY
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Description:
Country of origin: Belgium
No pictures are available
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the affected vehicles may not have the heated windscreen earth point tightened to the specification. An incorrectly tightened bolt may lead to electrical arcing and in some cases the arcing may cause scorching or burning of the surrounding trim components.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Slovenia
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Category: Machine
Product: Hand winch
Brand: Hand winch "HANDSEIL WINDE"
Name:
Type/number of model: Hand winch 800 HM Müllner, Art. Nr. W16-0,6
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the machine does not have an appropriate brake for lowering of lifted 600 kg loads;
- the ropes do not have a working coefficient of 5;
- the instructions for use do not comply with the requirements and can lead to dangerous situations.
This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Slovenia
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Category: Machines
Product: Hydraulic trolley jacks
Brand: TOPEX
Name:
Type/number of model: Hydraulic trolley jacks TOPEX 2t PH 200
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries to the user or a third person since it is possible to use it incorrectly to lifting given the non-compliant users manual and marking on the product.
In particular: - the original instructions or the translation into Slovenian do not contain the required information;
- the instructions translated from Polish are essentially shortened and do not include the contents of the control book;
- the marking and warnings on the product are inadequate.
This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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United Kingdom
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Mini motorbike
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries because:
- there is insufficient guarding of the engine drive chain and rear-most sprocket;
- the fuel is vented via the filler cap directly in front of the rider which has health, machine control and fire hazard implications;
- the fuel pipe and tank were insecure;
- the engine stop has no additional action to re-set;
- the handlebar levers are not ball ended;
- there was no reserve travel on the off-side brake operating lever (front brake) which means that it cannot achieve full braking efficiency if required;
- the free movement of the steering mechanism was being fouled by mis-aligned body parts.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Product destruction ordered by the authorities
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United Kingdom
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Mini motorbike
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries The product poses a serious risk of injuries because:
- there is insufficient guarding of the engine drive chain and rear-most sprocket;
- the fuel is vented via the filler cap directly in front of the rider which has health, machine control and fire hazard implications;
- the engine stop has no additional action to re-set; - the handlebar levers are not ball ended;
- the free movement of the steering mechanism is being fouled by mis-aligned body parts;
- sharp edges are also present;
- no user manual is supplied with the machine.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Ban of sales ordered by the authorities. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer
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Czech Republic
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Category: Toys
Product: Puzzles
Brand: LXT 1125 A
Name:
Type/number of model: No. D-1
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation This product poses a serious risk of suffocation because the bag made of flexible plastic with an opening perimeter greater than 380 mm has an average sheet thickness of 0,017 mm while it should have at lease 0,038 mm. The detected defect poses a high risk for children. Covering the face by a thin plastic can lead to suffocation.
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 authorities
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Czech Republic
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Category: Toys
Product: Puzzle
Brand: LXT 2193
Name:
Type/number of model: No 331
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation This product poses a serious risk of suffocation because the bag made of flexible plastics with an opening perimeter greater than 380 mm has an average sheet thickness of 0,013 mm while it should have at lease 0,038 mm. The thin plastics can adhere to mouth or nose of a child. Covering the face by a thin plastic can lead to suffocation.
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 authorities
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Germany
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Shower gel – Tropical Dream, skin-neutral pH
Brand: Soft & Gentle
Name:
Type/number of model: 1. CH.Nr. 301, PROD 08.06, MHD, best-before date 02.09; 2. CH.Nr. 636, PROD 07.05, MHD, best-before date 01.08.
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Country of origin: Germany
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Bacteriological This product poses a serious bacteriological risk because the product contains a high concentration of microbe Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Use of cosmetics containing pathogenic microbe Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause infection, especially when the skin is broken, leading to inflammation, suppuration and sepsis. Eye infections and inflammation of the ear may also result.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer
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Norway
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Category: Machine tools
Product: Cordless reciprocating saw
Brand: Dewalt
Name:
Type/number of model: Dewalt DC305 with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Mexico
No pictures are available
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Fire This product poses a risk of fire because the switch on this saw can short-circuit.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car – Renault R21
Brand: RENAULT
Name:
Type/number of model: model R21 Turbo. The recall concerns vehicles produced from 1 January 1987 to 31 May 1993.
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Description:
Country of origin: France
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Fire This product poses a serious risk of fire because due to immobilising fault, a loosening of the turbocharger oil supply pipe is possible. Presence of oil on the hot surface of the turbocharger can cause a serious risk of fire.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective measures taken by the importer
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Czech Republic
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Category: Children's equipment
Product: Wheeled child conveyance
Brand: Neonato
Name:
Type/number of model: type N 755, model Matteo, supplied as Speedy C 820/ EAN 8 005549728202
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Description:
Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries This product poses a serious risk of injuries (crash/jam/break of fingers) because there are openings in the access zone where the fingers of a child could be entrapped.
During tests of the locking device of the folding mechanism, the pushchair also collapsed.
In addition, the instructions for use are not in Czech.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Spain
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Mini motorbike – Minimoto pocket bike GP 49.9 CC Carenada
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Snuggers KT-28
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Injuries,
Fire,
Cuts This product poses a serious risk of injuries, fire and cuts because:
- sharp edges are located close to the foot representing a driving hazard;
- moving elements (chain) have no protection to avoid body parts becoming trapped when the product is in operation and to avoid foreign bodies like stones or other objects interfering with its correct operation;
- fingers can get trapped interfering with the normal handling of the drive and control devices which can cause accidents;
- the petrol pipe is not made of rigid material but of very weak, flexible rubber, which risks cracking in use due to overheating because it is in contact with the exhaust pipe. This results in a risk of explosion because it is located just above the engine.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Czech Republic
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Category: Children's equipment
Product: Sport wheeled child conveyance
Brand: TechRider S
Name:
Type/number of model: Ping Pong
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Injuries This product poses a serious risk of injuries (crash/jam/break of fingers) because there are openings in the access zone where the fingers of a child could be entrapped.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Czech Republic
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Category: Children's equipment
Product: Wheeled child conveyance
Brand: Style AT + set M 655
Name:
Type/number of model: Type 9932 BéBé Car, model 2006, EAN 5602385264050
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Portugal
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Injuries and chemical The product poses a serious risk of injuries (breaking, dislocation or contusion) because there are openings in the access zone where the fingers of a child could be entrapped. Sharp edges and tips were also detected, posing a risk of cuts.
In addition, the product poses a chemical risk due to the high value of DEHP phthalate present.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Metal bucket – 'The Triplets' bucket gift set
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Bar code: 8410399228756
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Cuts This product poses a risk of cuts because the edges of the bucket's handle are sharp. Incident reported: one child suffered injuries to the neck.
The toiletries contained inside the bucket were not subject to the laboratory tests. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
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Category: Clothing
Product: Polar baby clothing set
Brand: Happy bears
Name:
Type/number of model: 6 Ha H.L.-O (bar code: 7000037135730)
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation This product poses a serious risk of suffocation because it has the pulling cord and the plastic end-piece in the hood. These elements are not allowed in baby clothing.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle
Brand: YAMAHA
Name:
Type/number of model: Motorcycles, model YZF MT 03 ‘06. The recall concerns 2006 model year YAMAHA YZF MT 03 ’06 motorcycles.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Italy
No pictures are available
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Injuries In affected motorcycles, high-pressure washing or long usage in rainy conditions can cause water infiltration inside the main wiring harness’ protection. This water could remain for a long time inside the wiring harness area, which is U-shaped and trickle down into the TPS wire through a joint. This could cause a corrosion problem, especially inside the TPS coupler. As a consequence, the TPS signal could be disturbed causing incorrect ignition advance and injection timing to occur, with one or more of the following symptoms:
- engine difficult to start;
- bad engine response; or - muffler overheating that may cause certain plastic parts to melt and/or muffler damage.
These symptoms (especially the second one) could lead to loss of control of the motorcycle.
Moreover, this product poses a serious risk of injuries because breakage of the side stand bracket may occur when the product is placed on its stand and the stand is then used as a pivot and during transport. No breakages have occurred whilst the product has been ridden. The breakage is caused by stress concentration due to bracket shape and its fixing structure. Breakage of the side stand bracket could cause side-fall of the motorcycle, resulting in possible injury of the rider. During transportation on a trailer/van/truck, an accident is possible due to instability of the machine after breakage.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Bulgaria
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Category: Toys
Product: Children watches
Brand: Lefeng
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Choking This product poses a risk of choking to children because the small batteries are accessible for children without the use of instrument (lid of the battery compartment opens with one movement).
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50088.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
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Slovakia
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Cord extension set with over voltage protection
Brand: JONEX
Name:
Type/number of model: Type: PS-5P/5m
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Poland
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Electric shock and fire This product poses a risk of electric shock and fire. It does not comply with the relevant standard with respect to:
- length of protective conductor;
- safety-fuses in network T 10A (current carrying capacity is 16A);
- heating of supply conductors;
- unsuitable type of cord.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales, information to consumers and recall of the product taken by the distributor
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Bulgaria
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighters
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns and fire This product poses a risk of burns and fire in particular to children because it bears a resemblance to other products and it may be attractive to children (entertainment functions are included).
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban 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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