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Czech Republic
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Child's bib
Brand: POUPY
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Type/number of model: BAVAGLIO MEDIO, Ref. 907; EAN 8016401009070.
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Description: The bib is made of a white towelling textile with a teddy-bear motif, a coloured textile trim and is lined with white plastic. Dimensions: 21x24 cm. Not packaged. For children 6-24 months.
Country of origin: Italy
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic on the back of the bib contains 8.9 % of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) by weight.
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in childcare articles are prohibited.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Slovakia
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chain
Brand: HEART SHAPE LIGHT
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Type/number of model: Type 60L
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Description: Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of red paprikas with decorative green leaves. Includes a regulatory device with 8 functions, and is packed in a red cardboard box with pictures of a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Contains the following markings – "HEART SHAPE LIGHT", type 60L, CE mark, country of origin and warnings in foreign languages.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and fire The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test,
- the regulatory device is not properly connected to the chain,
- the chain cables have an insufficient cross-section of 0.05 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²).
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Wooden toy - Multi-sided activity centre
Brand: UNIVERSE OF IMAGINATION
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Type/number of model: Art. N° 69042
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Description: Multifunctional toy (abacus, clock, etc.) made of wood with some coloured parts.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that can be easily detached and may be swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall form consumers by the importer.
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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Wooden toy - 3-D bead frame
Brand: UNIVERSE OF IMAGINATION
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Type/number of model: Article No 69083
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Description: Wooden educational toy, partially painted.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because parts of the toy can come off easily and fit entirely into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toy Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car manufactured by Ford with the sales names "Galaxy" and "S-MAX".
Brand: FORD
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Type/number of model: Vehicle type WA6, EC type-approval: e13*2001/116*0185*01-03
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Description: The vehicles concerned were manufactured during the period 27.09.2006 – 05.10.2006.
Country of origin: Germany
No pictures are available
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it is possible that the panorama sunroof is not properly fixed to the vehicles concerned. This could lead to the sunroof becoming detached.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
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Slovakia
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Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chain
Brand: MULTI FUNCTION
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Type/number of model: Rice light
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Description: Lighting chain with bulbs in the shape of varicoloured hearts, equipped with a regulatory device and packed in a blue cardboard box with a Christmas motif and marking "MULTI FUNCTION" and "Rice light".
Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock and fire The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- the cover of the regulator fails the mechanical test,
- the plug does not pass the spring-driven apparatus test, leaving live components accessible,
- the chain cable is without marking and it has an insufficient cross-section of 0.06 mm² (minimum required by the standard is 0.50 mm²) and insufficient length of 0.88m.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Cyprus
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Toothpaste - Junior Fluoride toothpaste with free toothbrush
Brand: DENTA-KLEEN
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Type/number of model: 2009123018
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Description: A white plastic 50g tube of toothpaste (blueberry flavour) with free toothbrush inside a small cardboard box (15 cm).
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.39% of diethylene glycol (DEG), which may pose a health risk to consumers.
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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: Toothpaste - Kid´s Gel
Brand: DENTA-KLEEN
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Type/number of model: MFD:06/2006 EXP:09/2009
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Description: A white plastic 50g tube of toothpaste (strawberry flavour) inside a small cardboard box (13 cm)
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.48% diethylene glycol (DEG), which may pose a health risk to consumers.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Hungary
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Jogging suit for girls
Brand: F.N.C.
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Type/number of model: FINCI
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Description: Two-part, zip-up jogging suit with hood. There is an inscription "Flowers" on the top. The hood contains a drawstring with knots at the ends. In the waistband of the trousers there is also a drawstring with toggles, which is not secured in at least one point. Size 98-116.
Country of origin: Hungary
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings and knots.
The 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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Hungary
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Jacket for children
Brand: GLORIOUS
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Type/number of model: GMA-3608
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Description: Jacket with artificial fur on the hood. The hood contains a drawstring with knots at the ends. Size 98-104, age 3-4 years.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings and knots in the hood.
The 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: Toys
Product: Tricycle for children
Brand: TRICYCLE
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Type/number of model: Model T18, code 75718
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Description: Tricycle for small children (under 36 months). It has a grey metallic frame with various orange plastic parts. On the saddle there is a safety belt to protect the rider from falling off. The bicycle also has a small basket and a long handle to allow an adult to steer it.
Country of origin: Taiwan
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Injuries and choking The product poses a risk of:
- injuries because the handle used by an adult for steering the toy can be removed without the use of any tools, revealing two rigid protruding metal parts,
- choking because there are parts (seat supporting screw, plastic housing of tubes) which can be removed without using any tools and which fit entirely into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Press release has been issued.
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Czech Republic
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Category: Toys
Product: Scooter for children
Brand: MONOPATTINO
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Type/number of model: N° 02545(5); EAN 8014966024545
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Description: The scooter is foldable. The handle-bars and its foldable mechanism are fixed in place by fast-clamping screws. The handle-bars have black grips of foam material. The height of the handle-bars can be adjusted. The foot-board is covered by a grey, anti-slip surface. The rear mud-guard is flexible and serves as a brake.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because:
- only one, manually operated, blocking device is used to adjust the height of the handle-bars (two blocking mechanisms are required),
- the wheel size measured as Ø 99 mm (minimum requirement Ø 120 mm),
- the handle-bar end piece has a diameter of Ø 22 mm (minimum requirement is Ø 40 mm).
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Czech Republic
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Child's bib
Brand: Wojcik
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Type/number of model: "Makin´trax for home"
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Description: White child's bib trimmed with yellow textile. The front is made out of 100% cotton, with a train motif; the back is made from PVC. It is packed in a plastic bag with a cardboard label decorated with a picture of a teddy bear.
Country of origin: Poland
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic on the back of the bib contains 2.96% of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP by weight.
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in childcare articles are prohibited.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Greece
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Category: Toys
Product: Battery charger for toys
Brand: ART TECH
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Type/number of model: lithium-polymer battery charger sold during 2007 with the ART TECH Falcon 3D Helicopter kit
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Description: Lithium-polymer battery charger.
Country of origin: China
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the lithium-polymer batteries can overcharge and ignite if they remain inside the plugged charger after charging is complete.
Three incidents reported.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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Hungary
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls' jacket with hood
Brand: GLORIOUS
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Type/number of model: TMA-4529 Bar code: 3002100765671
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Description: Pink wadded jacket with hood and zip fastener. The hood contains a rubber drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. Sizes 86-92, 92-98
Country of origin: Unknown
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Suffocation and injuries The product poses a risk of:
- suffocation by strangulation due to the presence of the rubber drawstring and the toggles in the hood area,
- injuries to the eyes or face of the child due to the toggles when pulling the drawstring firmly.
The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Czech Republic
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Baby's changing mat
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Batch code 765
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Description: Baby's changing mat with three pockets. Size 48 x 72 cm; made of yellow PVC with a colourful design on one side (little ducks). The underside is plain white. It is packed in a plastic bag.
Country of origin: Slovakia
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the yellow plastic contains 6.0% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in childcare articles are prohibited.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from 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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