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Slovakia
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Christmas lighting chain 50 Luces Decorativas
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Type VO50
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: The Christmas lighting chain is sold in a cardboard box of a red colour with pictures of house on the sides. It is intended for interior.
Country of origin: China
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Fire This product poses a serious risk of fire because of :
- non-compliance of the cross-sectional area, length of conductors, and size of the plug outlet;
- non-compliance of the bulb socket, which does not stand the needle flame test.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the distributor
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Yo-yo worm ball
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No GT-151
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: The ball is made of a softened plastic material of various colours and filled with a fluid and with small water animals. Its diameter is 5 cm. It is terminated by an elastic string with a loop of 12 cm. It is packed in dozen in a varicoloured cardboard box. On the packaging there is “Warning: chocking hazard. Small parts, not for children under 6 years”.
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation This toy poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because the string is very elastic and can reach the length of 750 mm. In addition, labelling of the product does not meet the relevant requirements.
The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-6.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
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Latvia
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy gun – gun with darts 'Police set'
Brand: Counterattack, Constabulary equip
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: 212/0230056/
OECD Portal Category:
Description: The set contains a gun, projectiles (darts) and an aim. The gun is made of black plastic which is painted with silver colour. The toys body is fixed by screws. The projectiles are made of black plastic, at the end of the darts are fixed suction caps which are made of red polymer. The aim is made of black plastic and cardboard. Package: all items are placed on a cardboard plate and fixed to the plate with transparent polymer.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Choking,
Injuries This toy poses a risk of :
- choking because suction caps can break in peaces by impact force and can cause choking hazard as they fit into the small parts cylinder;
– injuries because darts without suction caps can cause injuries when shot out.
The toy 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, recall from consumers and destruction of the product ordered by the authorities
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Bulgaria
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Category: Toys
Product: Projectile toys
Brand: Commandos S.W.A.T. CE
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: “Commandos S.W.A.T. CE” police set is made of plastic, titled "PLAY EQUIPMENT", includes a knife, radio-telephone, canteen, binoculars, one hand projectile gun, with 5 red arrows with an approximate length of 40mm.
Country of origin: China
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Choking
This toy poses a serious risk of choking because the length of projectiles with suction cup is shorter than the required 57 mm.
The toy 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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Finland
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Category: Clothing
Product: Baby's trousers
Brand: Tutta
Name:
Type/number of model: Style 170310712
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Baby’s trousers, red, white and green stripes
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a serious risk of injuries, due to possible entrapment of cords, because drawstring in waist area of trousers protrudes over 140 mm (250 mm) at each end when the garment is flat on pattern.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Import of the product rejected by the customs authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic doll
Brand: Dress Doll
Name:
Type/number of model: 06-1123
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Plastic doll
Country of origin: China
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Chemical This toy poses a chemical risk because the quantity of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) exceeds the limit of 0,1 %:
- doll’s face contains 28 % by weight;
- doll’s blue shoes contains 23 % by weight.
This toy does not comply with Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities
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Finland
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Category: Clothing
Product: Baby’s dress
Brand: Tutta
Name:
Type/number of model: Style#160310711
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Green baby’s dress, part of set with trousers
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because:
- the drawstrings are tied at the back;
- the length of drawstrings exceeds 140 mm (350 mm at each end) in the waist area.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Import stopped by the customs authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Yo-yo ball - JO JO puffer ball
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: The yo-yo ball with a diameter of 4 cm is made of a softened varicoloured plastic material. It is flashing inside upon a clash. An elastic string of 9.5 cm with a loop is at the end attached to the ball. Twelve pieces of the toy are packed in the box with graphic symbols – intended for children up 3 years and unsuitable for children under 6 years respectively, CE marking, symbol for recycling, varicoloured notice – PUFFER BALL, red notice – SQUEZE IT! and yellow notices – MORPH BALL!! SQUISHY BALL!!! A CHANGEABLE COLOR!!! Made in China Warning: chocking hazard. Small parts, not for children under 6 years and reference to website http://www.bstoy.com. On the sticky label on the product there are warnings, instruction for battery exchange and data about producer and importer.
Country of origin: China
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation because the elastic string can be stretched during the use from 95 mm up to 650 mm and then it may get wrapped around the child's neck.
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, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers
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Finland
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Category: Clothing
Product: Long sleeve T-shirt and pants
Brand: Chili, Girls Rule
Name:
Type/number of model: Article no. NT434
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Long sleeve T-shirt with zip and hood and pants.
Different colours and sizes
Country of origin: Bangladesh
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Suffocation,
Injuries The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation and injuries because:
- clothing for small children younger than 7 years and shorter than 134 cm may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area;
- drawstring in waist area of trousers is not fastened;
- drawstring of trousers protrudes over 140 mm (about 210 mm) at each end when the garment is flat on pattern.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Import stopped by the customs authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Finland
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Category: Clothing
Product: Girl’s hooded jacket
Brand: Password
Name:
Type/number of model: Article No. TMP3113
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: 100 % cotton knitted sweater with hood for girls.
Many sizes and colours
Country of origin: India
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation because:
- clothing for small children younger than 7 years and shorter than 134 cm may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area;
- the ends of drawstrings should not be knotted.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Import stopped by the customs authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer
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Greece
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Category: Gas and heating appliances
Product: Electrical heater – warm air blower
Brand: YA QIAN
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: 8100000051193
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Orange coloured electrical heater (blow-fire) in a shape of a pinecone, packed in sky blue coloured cardboard box, with the picture of the product. Technical characteristics: 220V, 50 Hz, 800W
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock,
Burns The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because it does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive on the following points:
- the plug is not of the type F “Schuko”, which is being used in Greece, although it can be fixed in the corresponding sockets;
- it does not bear any instructions of use in Greek;
- the distance between the bars of the “pinecone” is too big and a user (especially a child) can access the heating element.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities and information to consumers
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Latvia
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy car
Brand: 'PRODUCT ASSEMBLING YORSELF'
Name:
Type/number of model: Art. No 2021C
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: The toy is packed in a plastic bag which is closed by a cardboard label. Inscription on label: PRODUCT ASSEMBLING YORSELF Nr.2021C. For ages 3 & up. Warning: CHOKING HAZARD – This toy contains some small parts. Not for children under 3 & years CE. Parts of the toy are made of plastic painted in blue, black, white, yellow and grey. The cover of the toy car is overlapped by different colour stickers. The wheels of the toy car are fixed with axial made of metal. Additional plastic set components: screwdriver, spanner.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries This toy poses a risk of injuries to children because it has sharp edges.
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, recall from consumers and destruction ordered by the authorities
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Bulgaria
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Category: Toys
Product: Ironing board
Brand: “Lovely baby”
Name:
Type/number of model: model No 2268, titled “Beautifully”
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Ironing board “Lovely baby model No 2268, with wooden surface, coated with blue cloth with motley figures, with folding metallic legs painted in white. The toy is packed in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The measured gap between the movable parts is 0 mm. During the tests, the blocking device was destroyed and the toy folded.
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 authorities
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Halogen room heater
Brand: Extreme Heat
Name:
Type/number of model: XT-120B1S
Batch number/Barcode: Bar code 6912345667890
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Grey Halogen room heater 1200w marked 'Extreme heat', packed in blue and white box
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the top of the heater is a class 11 construction. The wiring to the switches has been routed too close to the grille at the top of the heater giving inadequate protection against accidental contact with basic insulation;
- the front cover does not withstand the pull test and became unlatched at a force of 21.7N. This allowed access to internal wiring and terminals.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall of the product from consumers
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorbike – rare brake
Brand: KTM
Name:
Type/number of model: Motorcycles, model 990 Adventure ABS 2006 and 2007
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 2006 and 2007 model year motorcycles
Country of origin: Austria
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Injuries Cause of an accident due to reduction of the braking ability of the motorbike.
On the affected motorcycles, air bubbles discharged from the brake fluid caused by vibrations in certain driving situations cause a rear brake malfunction in the brake system. Due to the modified routing and the shorter hoses, the hydraulic system is put out of tune and the brake fluid won’t emit gas. This could affect the braking ability of the motorcycle.
The ABS system and the front brake work properly, even if the rear brake may malfunction.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
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Bulgaria
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Food imitating products – grapes
Brand: “TRIMAR”
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: Bar code 5 204205 81556654
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Description: Food-imitating products – grapes in two colours – red and purple, with plastic soft green leaves, labelled “TRIMAR”
Country of origin: China
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Choking This product can be confused with food by children. Grapes can be detached using force of less than 50N. Children may detach the grapes and put them into their mouth and choke.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
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Bulgaria
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Category: Children's equipment
Product: Soothers with chain
Brand: “Jodow”
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Soothers with latex teat and chain
Country of origin: Syria
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Choking This product poses a risk of choking because:
- during the tension test, when pulling off the teat from the ring around the main axis it became detached while applying force of less than 35 N;
- during the tension test, when pulling off the ring at the right corner of the shield, the ring became detached while applying force less than 50 N.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400-2.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities
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Finland
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Nail polish
Brand: La Femme hot colours
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: Batch # P49
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Description: Nail polish with glitter; six different colours
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because according to its list of ingredients it contains dibutyl phthalate which is prohibited in cosmetics under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Dibutyl phthalate may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly pose a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of male/female reproductive organs. Especially children are vulnerable as their bodies are developing and can be negatively affected by these toxic substances.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Estonia
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Category: Toys
Product: Baby bath set "bath tub pals"
Brand: “Baby baby”
Name:
Type/number of model: Article No 621917 (given by manufacturer) and No 123147 (given by importer)
Batch number/Barcode: 6410411231476
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Baby bath set includes the dolphin-shaped squeezable toy and the penguin-shaped bath sponge. The toy is about 60 mm long and 40 mm height and is made of flexible blue plastic.
On both sides of the packaging there are inscriptions: baby baby bath tub pals; 6m+; Warning: Adult supervision is required. Never leave children unattended around water. CE mark, data of the manufacturer, the importer and the distributor.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical This product poses a chemical risk because it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 39,4 % (by weight). The maximum allowed limit is 0,1 % (by weight).
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: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
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Spain
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Candles in the shape of fruit (apple, strawberry, lemon, pear and peach)
Brand: VIDAL
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No: 0214071
Batch number/Barcode: 8432583140712
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Candles in the shape of a red apple, strawberry, lemon, pear and peach. They are packaged individually in a transparent, plastic box bearing a label with details of the importer, CE mark, item number (0214071), bar code and the wording "Fruit candles with case".
Country of origin: China
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Choking This product poses a serious of choking because it may mislead consumers since, given their shape, colour, appearance and size, consumers and particularly children may confuse them for food.
Conclusions: if a consumer were to try and eat one of these candles, he might choke or his digestive tract might become blocked.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Germany
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Category: Household appliances
Product: Toaster – 2-slice toaster with bun warmer
Brand: Happy King.
Name:
Type/number of model: HK-260
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: 2-slice toaster marked "Happy King" on the front, in various colours
counterfeit product
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock,
Fire The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:
- it is fitted with a flat plug ("europlug") which does not comply with the standard;
- the current rating is > 2.5A;
- the cross-section seems to be too small.
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50075.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales by the retailer
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Pooh's soft booklet
Brand: Fisher-Price
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No K7274
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Soft book
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the quantity of di-isonyl phthalate (DINP) exceeds the limit (0,1 %). The orange plastic part contains 26 % by weight. 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: Import rejected by the customs authorities
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy
Brand: Jokes for fun spider
Name:
Type/number of model: SC1536/06
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Plastic toy, black pull back spider
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the quantity of di-isonyl phthalate (DINP) and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) exceeds the limit (0,1 %). The plastic material contains 3,4 % (DEHP) and 31 % (DINP) by weight.
DEHP is classified as category 2 toxic for reproduction material. 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: Import rejected by the customs authorities
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: "UFO SUPER ELECTRONIC SPACESHIP" musical spaceship with lights
Brand: CISL
Name:
Type/number of model: Ref. N316GI5369B
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Silver-coloured musical spaceship with lights. Packaging consists of a cardboard box with a clear plastic window at the front.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries This toy poses a risk of injuries because:
- the casing broke in half during the drop test;
- parts of different polarity (battery contacts) can short-circuit in the battery casing by means of a stiff metal wire 0.5 mm in diameter, which can cause the temperature of the batteries to rise higher than it is permitted by the standard;
- wheels of the vehicle came off when a force of less than 60 N was applied, exposing dangerous spindles;
- there is no information about the batteries.
This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 50088.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Germany
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Plug adaptor, travel adaptor
Brand: Travelsky
Name:
Type/number of model: 4037621361018
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: White plug adaptor, bearing the inscription “10A 250V Max. 2500W. CE, ABE-4, EAN 403762136101
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because:
- it is possible to make a connection between the pin of a plug and an active part of the adaptor socket while another pin can be touched;
- the uninsulated pins of the plug with earthing contact can be touched when the plug is partially inserted into the adaptor socket;
- it is possible to insert a plug for Class I devices (with earth terminal) into the adaptor socket, which is designed exclusively for the insertion of plugs for Class II devices (with protection of connections without earth terminal).
This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier
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United Kingdom
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Pendant luminaire
Brand: Pot and Mand
Name:
Type/number of model: - 614703 Antique zilver lamp puntvorm,
- 614706 Antique pearl lamp puntvorm,
- 614707 Antique zilver lamp puntvorm
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: No packaging. The product is a pendant luminaire. It hangs from the ceiling in 2 stages; first stage by a single metal chain and second stage by 3 short metal chains. It is spherical in the shape of an inverted pyramid.
Country of origin: The Netherlands
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because the unit has been incorrectly wired because the earth conductor has been incorrectly connected to the LIVE terminal. In addition, the LIVE conductor has been cut short and left, with the end uncovered, inside the metal tube of the unit. Therefore, upon investigation as to why the bulb is not illuminating, a user could come into contact with the live metal pendant and without the protection of the earth, would come into contact with a hazardous voltage.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the supplier
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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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