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United Kingdom
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Category: Machine tools
Product: Rotary Hammer Drill 1050W
Brand: Performance Power
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Type/number of model: Model No NLH1050SDS. Bar codes 05096510, 05075294.
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Description: This notification extends the scope of the previous notification 0757/06 to include replacement products which were supplied subsequent to the last notification.
Country of origin: Hong Kong
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Injuries Testing has shown that the clutch mechanism on some of the products supplied did not meet the safety requirements set out by the European standard.
The clutches on the affected units have been assembled without the correct torque setting. If the drill bit snags and the clutch does not engage then injuries to the user could range from broken wrist/hand/fingers to facial injuries. The injuries could vary dependant upon the warning that may be received by the user and also how well the user is standing/holding the drill.
9 incidents reported. Various injuries from broken fingers to facial damage. Authorities have tested another further 17 units and still find that the results point to towards a batch failure that cannot be easily identified.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and information to consumers by the importer
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Sweden
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Category: Toys
Product: Bow and arrows with suction cups – First Bowman
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: No 3688
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Choking The toy possess a serious risk of choking because a suction cup became detached when a force of less than 60 N was applied during tests according to EN 71-1. A child may put detached suction cup into mouth while playing and choke. In addition, the warning symbol does not comply with EN 71-6.
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 and destruction of the product
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car – brake light switch
Brand: RENAULT
Name:
Type/number of model: CLIO III and MODUS. The recall concerns vehicles produced from 13 December 2005 to 8 February 2006 (CLIO III) and 14 December 2005 to 16 February 2006 (MODUS).
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Description:
Country of origin: France
No pictures are available
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Injuries In affected vehicles, due to a malfunction of the brake light switch, the brake lights do not illuminate. This may cause a road accident as the driver of a vehicle travelling behind an affected vehicle would not be able to determine when the front driver is braking.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Portable lamp - Sunncamp Handy Light 230V 8W
Brand: Sunncamp
Name:
Type/number of model: model EL1006
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because of:
- the absence of cord anchorage and a knot in the supply cord;
- accessible live parts - the cover providing protection against electric shock is secured in place with a single snap in plastic pin, which is easily removed by a twisting action;
- despite its splashproof/IP44 markings the luminary had a lack of any seals preventing harmful water ingress;
- incorrect supply cord conductor cross sectional area marking - marked as 0.75 mm² whereas in fact it is 0.5 mm²;
- incorrect supply cord specification - for IP44/spashproof applications should be 1 mm² whereas in fact it is 0.5 mm².
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard.
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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 (fuel tank, vapour recovery system)
Brand: LAND ROVER
Name:
Type/number of model: Passenger cars, Discovery 3 4.4V8 gasoline vehicles. Model years 2005 and 2006 with VIN numbers from 5A342834 to 6A359153.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: United Kingdom
No pictures are available
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Injuries and fire Some of the affected vehicles may contain a breather pipe that was not manufactured to specification. This may result in excessive swelling and cracking of the retaining grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe. The vehicle may exhibit MIL illumination, fuel odour and drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running or difficulty in starting (reasons for probable cause of accident). If the amount of fuel flowing into the breather pipe reaches the vapour canister and exceeds the canister capacity, the excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground (possible cause of fire).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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The Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Kitchen toys - blender
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: EAN code: 8711197294043.CR 14379
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a risk of choking because knifes of the blender detached during tests. Detached knifes fit completely within the small parts cylinder. A child may put knifes into mouth while plying.
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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Italy
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Plug for electric cable
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Article CP0027
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because :
- the design makes it difficult to insert and remove the plug in case of sockets that are side-by-side;
- the screws which can be unscrewed to permit access to the inside of the plug are not non-removable;
- in the high-temperature of 100°C for one hour, the insulating material of the samples lost its shape;
- in the high-temperature of 125°C for one hour, the insulating material of the insert has an impression left by the sphere with a diameter of 4.5 mm;
- in the high-temperature of 180°C for 3 hours, the insulating material of the insert melts.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal form the market ordered by the authorities
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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Van - Mercedes-Benz van (Sprinter)
Brand: Daimler Chrysler
Name:
Type/number of model: Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter with 3.0 litre V6-CDI engine ABE (general operating permits) L763, L764, L765, L766. It concerns vehicles built between 27 November 2006 and 8 December 2006. VIN-range
WDB906XXXXS134310 - WDB906XXXXS145646.
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Country of origin: Germany
No pictures are available
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Injuries,
Fire On the starter cable assembly, it is possible for a cable to become detached from the end lug. This leaves the vehicle without electrical current, and the engine cuts out. In the worst case a short circuit with sparking can occur, as a result of which fire cannot be completely ruled out.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer
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Cyprus
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Nail polish - Salon Formula
Brand: Jordana
Name:
Type/number of model: All colours
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Description:
Country of origin: United States
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Chemical This product poses chemical risk because it contains dibutyl phthalate. The use of this chemical in cosmetics is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive. Dibutyl phthalate may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly poses a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of male/female reproductive organs. Especially children are vulnerable as their body is developing and can be negatively affected by these toxic substances.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Cyprus
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Nail Polish
Brand: Glamorous
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Type/number of model: No 25, 26, 27, 28
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Country of origin: Greece
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Chemical This product poses chemical risk because it contains dibutyl phthalate. The use of this chemical in cosmetics is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive. Dibutyl phthalate may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly poses a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of male/female reproductive organs. Especially children are vulnerable as their body is developing and can be negatively affected by these toxic substances.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Floor lamps - TRENDLIGHT
Brand: Rába Lux
Name:
Type/number of model: Art. 4011
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and fire The product poses a risk of:
- electric shock because the bushing protecting the wires at the cable entry of the upper lamp can be removed by hand and the live parts become accessible, therefore the not appropriate design of the cord anchorage may cause electric shock;
- fire because the product tips over on a slope of 15°, the supporting surface may overheat and thus cause a risk of fire.
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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Table lamp (portable luminaire)
Brand: Rába Lux
Name:
Type/number of model: Art. 7242
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the bushing protecting the wires is made of soft material and lead through burry edges at the cable entry, thus the wire may damage and accessible metal parts may become live. 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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Romania
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Hair dryer
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: HD 904
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Burns and electric shock This product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:
- the appliance does not comply with the requirements of the shock-protection Class II;
- when the product blows warm air, the active part (filament connection) can be contacted with a short touching needle through the metal bars;
- during use the plastic cover overheats and thus can cause serious burns.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
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Category: Clothing
Product: Children’s track suit with hood
Brand: SAIHUXIAO
Name:
Type/number of model: F-227
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Description:
Country of origin: Unknown
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Strangulation A hood of the clothing includes a pull-cord with a knot, which is not allowed by the relevant European standard since it poses serious risk of strangulation to children. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - Clutch Pedal Pushrod in Jeep vehicles
Brand: JEEP
Name:
Type/number of model: Wrangler, type TJ. The recall concerns vehicles built from 3 November 2005 through 13 February 2006. The VIN/chassis numbers are: 1J4FAC9#?6P* where: # = S or 1, ? = 1 to 9 or X, * = production numbers of 6-digits.
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Country of origin: Unites States
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Injuries The clutch pedal pushrod may break and may cause clutch engagement when the pedal is depressed. This can increase the vehicle’s stopping distance and/or cause engine stalling.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Germany
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Category: Gadgets
Product: Pill box
Brand: TCM
Name:
Type/number of model: Article No: 235426; EAN 4043002354265
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Poisoning This product poses a risk of poisoning. It has a compartment for each day of the week, which allows a dosage to be selected for each day. The compartments can be turned to the next day by means of the rotating button. If the rotating button is activated several times, the tablets for several days can end up in one compartment. It is therefore possible that the person using the pill box will mistakenly take the wrong medication. The only way to avoid this is by checking every dosage of tablets in each compartment. Several customer complaints regarding this product have been received.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and information to consumers by the supplier
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Table lamp with two arms (portable luminaire)
Brand: Sevinc
Name:
Type/number of model: 2060/2M.L
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Description:
Country of origin: Turkey
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Electric shock This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:
- the insulation of the internal wiring may damage due to the sharp edges protruding into the wireways and the wires are not protected properly;
- the basic insulated wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts;
- the cross section area is less than required.
The 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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Table lamp (TOMI)
Brand: Szarvas
Name:
Type/number of model: DSL-010 B-65
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Description:
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and fire This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the insulation of the internal wiring may get damaged due to the presence of burry metal edges;
- the protecting plastic tubes are not fixed, thus they can move at the lamp shade and the basic insulated wires can get into contact with accessible metal cover;
- the cross section area is less than required.
This product poses a risk of fire because the luminaire tipped over on a standard slope which may entail the overheating of the supporting surface.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
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Poland
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Ducato van
Brand: Fiat
Name:
Type/number of model: Fiat Ducato, Type X2/44 with 2.0 JTD engine. Cars produced in the period between July 2001 and February 2005.
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Description:
Country of origin: Italy
No pictures are available
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because water that turns into ice at low temperatures can get into the EGR valve damaging the valve and making it leaky. The valve is located on the intake manifold and plays a key role in reducing unwanted engine emissions. When the valve is flawed it can cause excessive emissions of exhaust gasses, engine's choking and stalling while accelerating and finally lowering efficiency of the braking system.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the distributor
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Poland
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger cars - Fiat Panda
Brand: Fiat
Name:
Type/number of model: Panda Multijet. Cars produced in the period between July 2005 and January 2006 having series numbers from 445385 to 573368.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Country of origin: Poland
No pictures are available
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Fire This product poses a risk of fire because a petrol pipe which rubs against air filter trunk may be damaged. This can result in petrol leakage in the engine chamber.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer
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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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