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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Electric booster heater in passenger car
Brand: LAND ROVER
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Type/number of model: model Freelander 2 Diesel (programme number P011)
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Description: The recall is specific to 2007 to 2009MY Freelander 2 Diesel vehicles fitted with an electric booster heater. VINs from H000100 to H111695.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because condensation from the air conditioning evaporator mounted in the air conditioning unit can come into contact with the control circuit for the additional electric booster heater; resulting in a short circuit. This would normally cause draining of the battery which will eventually go flat, leading to a non-start situation.
Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which, in extreme circumstances, may develop into a fire inside the vehicle. All of these symptoms can occur either when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.
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Portugal
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Lithuania
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s blouse
Brand: MAGIC KIDS
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Type/number of model: Be-be, bar code: 5907258972385
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Description: Child's pink top, 100% cotton. The collar is embroidered with a small flower. The petals of the flower are made from nylon and in the middle there are plastic beads sewn on to a clear base. Size: 68/92.
Country of origin: Poland
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking.
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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: Protective equipment
Product: Cut-resistant gloves
Brand: STIHL ECONOMY
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Type/number of model: Series No: 0000 883 1508, 09, 10, 11
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Description: Cut-resistant gloves.
Country of origin: Germany
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Cuts The product poses a risk of cuts because it has only 10 layers of cut resistance instead of the required 18 layers.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Directive and the relevant European standard EN 381.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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Greece
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Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Product: Scuba regulators and adaptors
Brand: AQUA LUNG
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Type/number of model: Titan DIN 1st stage scuba regulators and titan/conshelf DIN scuba adaptors
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: The regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulator’s body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked “300 BAR MAX” on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked “300 BAR MAXI” are not included in this recall.
Country of origin: France
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Drowning The product poses a risk of drowning because over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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Norway
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Glass tube for sunbeds – Ergoline Efficient Tan
Brand: Ergoline
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Type/number of model: D-12664, D12664-01, and D-12386
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Description: Tube lamp for installation in sunbeds. The tube lamps are marked with Ergoline Efficient Tan + (plus) 100 W Super Power D-12664 or D12664-01 and Ergoline Efficient Tan 160 Watt turbo power D-12386.
Country of origin: Hungary
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because the tube's UV-emission is found to exceed the authorized UV type 3 limits by a factor 2-3 for the shortwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 250 to 320 nm) and more than a factor 1.5 for the longwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 320 to 400 nm).
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Poland
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electrical oven
Brand: SMEG
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Type/number of model: SE 210X-5
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Description: Unknown
Country of origin: Italy
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because of:
- excessive temperatures on parts accessible to users,
- lack of information in the user manual concerning cleaning.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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Spain
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Category: Lighters
Product: Lighters
Brand: EXRA
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Type/number of model: Ref. PT-03 and Ref. XHD32, bar codes: 8435056808041, 8435056808027, 8435056804302 and 843505680429
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Description: Various lighters which operate irregularly and have no child safety mechanism. The model with reference XHD32 is offered as a gift with the purchase of RIZLA brand cigarette paper. The lighters are presented in display boxes with instructions for correct, safe use.
list of references and bar codes
Country of origin: Unknown
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Fire and burns These products pose a risk of fire and burns because they do not include a safety device making them child-resistant, as required by Commission Decision 2006/502/EC ensuring that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Lighters
Product: Lighters
Brand: EXRA
Name:
Type/number of model: Ref. PT-03 and Ref. XHD32, bar codes: 8435056808041, 8435056808027, 8435056804302 and 843505680429
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Various lighters which operate irregularly and have no child safety mechanism. The model with reference XHD32 is offered as a gift with the purchase of RIZLA brand cigarette paper. The lighters are presented in display boxes with instructions for correct, safe use.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Fire and burns These products pose a risk of fire and burns because they do not include a safety device making them child-resistant, as required by Commission Decision 2006/502/EC ensuring that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy bag – teddy-bear rucksack
Brand: TEDDY BYKIDS BAG
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Type/number of model: Art. n° 50141C, EAN 4042624117807
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Description: A soft toy bag approximately 20 cm in length in the form of a fabric teddy bear with soft stuffing, a zip, a handle and a removable shoulder strap.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because the bag's carrying strap is too long: 950 mm instead of maximum 220 mm.
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 by the importer.
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Lighters
Product: Lighters
Brand: KKK
Name:
Type/number of model: REF.3KD128, bar code: 6926384026952
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Description: A lighter with a picture of an eagle's head which has no child-resistant mechanism. The lighters are presented in 50-unit display boxes which carry instructions for correct, safe use of the product and are marked "SHANKAI HIGH QUALITY LIGHTER - ISO 9001".
Country of origin: China
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Fire and burns These products pose a risk of fire and burns because they do not include a safety device making them child-resistant, as required by Commission Decision 2006/502/EC ensuring that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Cyprus
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Apple candle
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Item No. 633006, bar code 6930988800597
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Description: Six decorative food imitating products in the shape of a half green apple, packaged in a metal case and covered with a plastic transparent film.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking as due to its characteristic form, appearance, odour, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put the product in their mouths, suck or ingest it, which could entail the risk of choking or perforation or obstruction of the digestive tract.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Iron
Brand: RIWEI
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Type/number of model: Model: RW 1806, bar code 6926488818064
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Description: Steam iron with power of 1500W. Protection against electric shocks. Class I and power cable with type X connection. Packaged in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and health risk The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the conductors are correctly connected in the system but the earth and neutral terminals have been incorrectly indicated, causing a risk of electric shock when the power cable is replaced,
- the users' manual does not include the following warnings: "users must not leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply"; "the iron must be used and set down on a stable surface";
and poses a health risk because before activating the heat protection device, the appliance emits smoke in dangerous quantities, causing a risk of intoxication.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Norway
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Glass tube for sunbeds – Soltron efficient tan plus super power
Brand: Soltron
Name:
Type/number of model: D-12665-00 and D-12390 and D-12391
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Description: Tube lamp for installation in sunbeds. The tube lamps are marked with Soltron Efficient Tan Plus super power 100 Watt D-12665-00 and Soltron Efficient Tan turbo power 160 Watt D-12390 and D-12391.
Country of origin: Germany
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because the tube's UV-emission is found to exceed the authorized UV type 3 limits by a factor 2-3 for the shortwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 250 to 320 nm) and more than a factor 1.5 for the longwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 320 to 400 nm). Sunbeds equipped with Soltron Efficient Tan Plus super power 100 Watt D-12665-00 and Soltron Efficient Tan turbo power 160 Watt D-12390 and D-12391 should not be considered as UV type 3 sunbeds.
The product does not comply with the UV type 3 specifications in the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, 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: Glue in the form of a baby's bottle
Brand: WARM BABY
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: This is glue packaged in a bottle that has the form of a baby's bottle.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because, in addition to shortcomings as regards the labelling, the glue is packaged in a bottle that looks exactly like a baby's bottle, and thus may mislead children. If children ingest the glue there is the risk of poisoning or gastrointestinal upsets.
The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Plush toy - Dollyssimi
Brand: ESSE
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Type/number of model: Art. DE381 – on the paper label, EAN: 8027501989742
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Description: Plush toy in the shape of a rabbit with a plastic ring on the neck and a metallic snap-hook on the back, with a paper tag on the ear marked "Dollyssimi", CE, art. DE381, EAN, Made in P.R.C.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because during the tensile test, the metallic snap-hook and the eyes were detached with a force of 10N and the nose with force of 30N. Loose parts fit within 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: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Cord extension set – 4-plug extension lead
Brand: AdR
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Type/number of model: ITEM NO: 02395, Bar code: 8431869023954
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Description: This is a white 4-plug extension lead. The packaging is a plastic blister pack.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and burns The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:
- the section area of each of the two conductors are 0.1 mm², which is below the required 1 mm²,
- after two minutes' operation at the maximum admissible load (16 A), the power cable begins to smoke due to extreme heating of the conductors, while the electrical insulation also deteriorates rapidly, which may leave the wires accessible resulting in a shock hazard and the risk of burns and smoke.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 20315.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Poland
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Category: Toys
Product: Combat set
Brand: Military
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Type/number of model: EAN 5907308153122; Nr 5512A.
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Description: The set consists of multicoloured plastic toys: a gun, 3 darts ended with red suction cups, a whistle, handcuffs and a baton. The packaging is a blister made of cardboard and transparent plastic. On the packaging are markings and inscriptions: “Made in China”, “CE mark”, the name of the toy “Combat Set Military”, the name and address of the importer, EAN, a pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction and “Warning! Contains small elements – the risk of swallowing.”, “The packaging is not a toy”, “Keep the packaging”, "Play only under supervision of an adult".
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the whistle, which forms part of the set, fully fits into the small parts cylinder.
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.
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Spain
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Category: Other
Product: Gas detectors
Brand: HP POPP McTOXI
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Type/number of model: McTOXI Item No 58613.00.001.01, Order No 745163, EAN 4004705745163, (BST 73859200606).
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Description: Gas detectors for natural gases: butane, propane, methane and petroleum gas, etc. Dimensions: height: 100 mm, width: 76 mm, thickness: 43 mm, Voltage: 9 V DC, via power supply adaptor Acoustic alarm: 85 dB. Year of construction: 2006, First year of commercial distribution: 2007.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the alarm is only triggered once the lower explosion level has been surpassed. The gas detector is unsuitable for providing a warning of the risk of an explosion caused by leaking gas.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Musical toy – "My first guitar"
Brand: Bontempi
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Type/number of model: PR3131, bar code 4766329263
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Description: Plastic musical toy in the shape of a guitar, with a cat sitting on the guitar. The guitar is a novelty toy in red and white. It is marked with the words "My First Guitar". The cat is white and is wearing blue dungarees. The cat has a black-and-white striped tail and has a yellow patch between its ears. The packaging is a yellow cardboard box which allows the toy to be seen. It is marked with the words "Bontempi" and "My First Guitar". It features a picture of a cat from the waist up, like the cat on the toy, holding a red musical note.
Country of origin: Italy
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because parts of the toy can break off when subjected to a force of less than 90 N and these fit completely into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Lithuania
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Category: Gadgets
Product: Joke items - FUNNY DROPS – Exploding candies
Brand: WIDMANN
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Type/number of model: Art. 4835X, bar code: 8003558483501
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Description: Joke item “FUNNY DROPS” in a plastic blister attached to cardboard. The product is comprised of a hard plastic cylinder in the form of a tube of sweets, decorated with fruits and candy. Attached to the tube is a ring capsule with 8 pieces. Inside the cylinder is a metallic device with a percussion cap.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries and burns This product poses a risk of injuries and burns because when trying to load the device it can explode in the hands and injure the eyes. The percussion cap explodes with a flame, which can cause burns.
One incident reported.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Pull-along toy - Pulling elephant/hippo
Brand: HAPPY HIPPO, HAPPY ELEPHANT
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Type/number of model: ITEM NO: 3318, on sticker: Art. No. B110851
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Description: Plastic toy in the shape of a hippopotamus on wheels with a textile string to pull and a plastic pole for pushing. Packed in a plastic bag closed with coloured cardboard.
Country of origin: China
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Choking and strangulation The product poses a risk of choking because:
- the small hat on the head of the hippo can be easily detached and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder,
- the plastic ring can be detached with a force of 10 N and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder;
and poses a risk of strangulation because the length of the string for pulling is 600 mm and, together with the plastic ring, enables loops to be created posing a danger of strangulation.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Telephone set
Brand: Fashion Angel – Intercom phone set
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Type/number of model: Item no in invoice 118100718 or 38084 (no 1008 in a package)
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Description: A battery-operated, pink telephone set (2 pieces, connected with a wire) in a violet cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because it produces sound with a weighted emission of acoustic pressure of 90 dB, which exceeds the permitted limit value of 80 dB.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Cyprus
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Toaster – Daisy, electric toaster with sound
Brand: Breville
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Type/number of model: Model: BREVILLE TR13S Bar code: 5011773015790
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Description: The electric toaster has a colour cover, a sound and is in the shape of a cow. It has a rated power of 500 W with voltage 230-240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz. Packaging is marked: "this product is not a toy and must be left unattended in the presence of children".
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Electric shock and burns The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:
- it has a cow-shaped enclosure, is decorated as a cow and emits a moo sound meaning that it is likely to be treated as a toy by children,
- there is no supply cord anchorage,
- proper warnings for hot surfaces are missing.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s jacket
Brand: Train
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s jacket with textile cords and toggles. There is a trademark “Train”, an embroidered caption "Help me! I`m skating and lean`t”, "Stop!!!”, "Stop skating”. On the label the materials are mentioned: 65% cotton, 35% polyester, country of origin – Turkey, as well as some information about the importer without identification data. The product is supplied without packaging.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with toggles in the hood and waist area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s sweatshirt with hood
Brand: Diteks
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s brick-red sweatshirt with a hood and cords around the neck, with knots at the end. There is a print on the front part and captions "Driver" and "Classic". A label with some information in Bulgarian: material 100% cotton, importer, and origin – Turkey, is attached to the product.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with knots in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Austria
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic toy telephone
Brand: Baby English Phone
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Type/number of model: No. 8005A
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Description: Plastic telephone, lower part yellow, upper part pink with yellow receiver, battery-powered, makes noises and plays tunes.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because:
- plastic parts, which fit completely into the small parts cylinder, can break off,
- the cover of the battery compartment can be removed without using a tool.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71 and EN 50088.
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Voluntary measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Voluntary destruction of the products by the distributor.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Rocking horse
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Item No in invoice BF-008 (item No 12596 for Finnish markets)
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Description: A golden brown rocking horse with black hooves, white mane and tail. Brown bridle and saddle. Approximately 64 cm high. Wooden rockers. Packed in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material used in the saddle contains 12% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the maximum limit of 0.1% by weight.
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s clothing set consisting of three parts
Brand: Piaoliang xiong di
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s clothing set consisting of three parts: jogging pants, t-shirt and zip-up sweatshirt jacket. The jacket has a hood and a string round the neck area. The trousers have a string around the waist area. The set is designed for children under the age of 7 and less than 134 cm in height. On the label there is information about the importer, manufacturer and the name – "set". The product consists of: 35% cotton and 65% viscose; size – 4. There are some symbols giving instructions for washing, ironing and dry cleaning. On the outside of the jacket there is an embroidered number “16”, a print: COMPETITION, FOR YOUNG EXPERTS. There is an advertising mark at the neck: “Piaoliang xiong di” and height mark – 4.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck and in the waist area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Recessed lights – Sirius lights
Brand: LightStyle
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Type/number of model:
1. Jupiter chrome No 017773, 2. Uran gold No 017703, 3. Mars chrome No 017523, 4. Mars white No 017515, 5. Mars chrome No 017515
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Description: Light fixtures NN 017773, 017703 and 017523 with following technical data on the packaging: 3х50W, 230V. Light fixtures NN 017515 and 017525 with following technical data on the packaging: 5х50W, 230V. The recessed lights are supplied with halogen lamps with reflector (technical data: 220 V-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 50 W), a pin cap and a plug for a pin cap.
Country of origin: Bulgaria
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because the halogen lamp-holder for 220V is identical to lamp-holders intended for extra low voltage (≤50 V). Lamp-holders initially intended for extra low voltage should not be used for light fixtures intended for use with tungsten halogen lamps with a voltage higher than 50 V.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s clothing set – Children Fashion
Brand: ANDI
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s clothing set – shorts and sleeveless top with a flower motif and textile laces around the neck; materials: 100% cotton, a label with a caption “ANDI”. It is supplied in transparent packaging.
Country of origin: Bulgaria
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s set consisting of two parts - Bear
Brand: Albi
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s set consisting of two parts, trademark “Albi”:
- jacket with two pockets with buttons; a red print on the left-hand side with the caption ‘bear’ repeated around a picture of a bear; a hood fastened with an elastic yellow cord 45 cm long, ending with plastic toggles;
- overall with a red print of a bear on the front part and a caption ‘bear’ and two glued orange motifs of bear heads with two glued plastic eyes. Materials are mentioned on a label: 40% acrylic, 30% viscose, 30% cotton. It is supplied without packaging.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s top with a hood, K 33
Brand: Point for boys
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Type/number of model: Unknown
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Description: Children’s top with a hood and laces around the neck with knots at the end, short-sleeved, colour red, with a print on the front part and a caption “K 33”, and a label with some information in Bulgarian: material 100% cotton; code 1166000.
Country of origin: Bulgaria
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Suffocation The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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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: Decorative articles
Product: Sparkle & Shimmer Christmas tree with baubles - tea light holder -
Brand: Salco
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Type/number of model: 75-0811 / 75S0811 / 75R0811 / 75B0811. Bar code: 5023313897094.
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Description: The product is a tea light holder in the shape of a Christmas tree. It is made of metal and comes in four colours: gold, silver, red and brown. The item has baubles hanging from a twisted wire around the main vertical frame which has six tea light holders attached to it and is topped by a star.
Country of origin: China
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because:
- the tea lights can set light to the baubles when the Christmas tree is in use,
- the baubles are highly flammable,
- the maximum temperature of the surface likely to be touched is 80°C, with the maximum limit being 65°C,
- some of the baubles may melt and others may become discoloured. During tests, the baubles were ignited deliberately, they ignited after: gold: 19 seconds, red: 5 seconds, silver: 20 seconds, and burnt rapidly with flame heights which reached 110 mm.
Three incidents reported.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Hot water electric kettle
Brand: NEO
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Type/number of model: KE-928
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Description: Electric kettle with 360° detachable base. Technical parameters: 2000W, 230V~, 50Hz.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the appliance coupler of the cordless kettle is not resistant to mechanical and electrical damage. The plastic spring element of the coupler part on the separate stand can be damaged.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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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: Chemical products
Product: Spray paint VIVE
Brand: VIVECHROM (ΒΙΒΕΧΡΩΜ)
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Type/number of model:
1. High temperature black colour, with batch number 071128, produced on 28.11.2007
2. Mat black colour, with batch numbers 070404 (produced on 4.4.2007) and 071128 (produced on 28.11.2007). Bar codes: 5202565 700493-700523-700530
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Description: Two types of quick drying acrylic paint, packed in metallic, high pressure, white spray cans with coloured caps. The colour of the cap denotes the colour of the paint. The paint can be applied on wood or metallic surfaces.
Country of origin: Greece
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Injuries and chemical The product poses a risk of injuries and a chemical risk because, due to a fault in the joining seam of the metallic container, the container may explode while the consumer is shaking the product before use.
Three incidents reported.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
Press release has been issued.
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Czech Republic
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic rattle
Brand: Funny toys
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Type/number of model: No. 23
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Description: A rattle made of yellow, orange and green plastic in the form of a hand. Inside the rattle there is a ball and beads. On the packaging there is a sign of conformity and a pictogram with age restriction under three years.
Country of origin: China
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Cuts The product poses a risk of cuts because the ball with beads is unsuitably manufactured and has protruding sharp points. Some parts (shape of hand) are dangerous because of their sharpness and they may be detached by a child.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and 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: Baby walker
Brand: Maggiolino
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Type/number of model: V 249/EAN 2090450099905, manufactured in January 2005
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Description: The walker is in the shape of a toy car. It is made of plastic with metal tubes in the folding mechanism and a textile seat with two leg-holes. There is no safe locking device. There are three small figures placed on the walker.
Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because :
- it collapses when a force of less than 200 N is applied and maintained for two minutes,
- when lifting the upper part of the walker, without using any control mechanism, at a force below 50 N, the walker may fold.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard ЕN 1273.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Standing ventilator
Brand: GOLDEN CROWN
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Type/number of model: GC-8830
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Description: Floor standing fan, light grey, total height of about 1 m; the stand is fixed to a cross-shaped base and is equipped with a control panel with four push buttons and a light source, rotating vanes protected with a grille approx 45 cm in diameter; supply cord H03 VV H2-F with a moulded plug marked: 2,5А 250V. The standing fan rotates at 3 speeds. Technical data: 45W, 220V, 50Hz.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because:
- the protecting grille does not ensure protection against the rotating vanes and does not have sufficient mechanical strength,
- the fan overturns when positioned on a slope surface of 10°.
In addition, the appliance is not marked with the required symbol and the instructions for use lack safety information.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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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: Toys
Product: Children’s mobile phone – Ball star elegant
Brand: Ding Li
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Type/number of model: No. 929-B – on the product, XK 3266, EAN: 5999555064658 – on the sticker
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Description: Children’s plastic mobile phone supplied with two button batteries of 1.5 V, equipped with an antenna and a cord to hang it around the neck of a child. The front cover, as well as the display, has stickers with a football player and text. Packaging marked "Ball star elegant appearance".
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing The toy poses a risk of damage to hearing because the measured value of the sound produced by the children’s mobile was 93.9 dB. In the case of such toys, which are clearly made for use close to the ear, the weighted emission of acoustic pressure must not exceed the value of 80 dB. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Hungary
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Hair clipper - Proclipper
Brand: Sanusy Austria
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Type/number of model: SN-3999, Bar code: 9191439003500
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Description: The appliance is made of black and grey plastic. Main components of the appliance: mains plug (6 A; 250 V~; + marks of approval); mains cable (H03VVH2-F; 2x0.75mm2; VDE); mains switch (SAN LIAN; KC 888; 6 A; 250 V; AC). Technical specification: 230 V~; 50 Hz; 35 W; Class II.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the basic insulated parts are accessible,
- the dimensions of the mains plug are non-compliant,
- the wires are not protected against detachment.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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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: Electrical appliances
Product: Hair clipper - Maurice
Brand: Trion
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Type/number of model: TR-363, bar code: 9120020490511
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Description: The appliance is made of black and grey plastic. Main components of the appliance: mains plug (Y001; 2.5 A; 250 V~; VDE); mains cable H03VVH2-F; (2x0.5mm²; VDE); mains switch (YY; KC 103; 6 A; 250 V; AC). Technical specification: 230 V~; 50 Hz; 9 W; Class II.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock This product poses a risk of electric shock because the dimensions of the plug are non-compliant.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Norway
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Category: Toys
Product: Child necklace and bracelet – Fashion ornaments
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: Article No. 181985 (necklace) and 181984 (bracelet)
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Description: Plastic necklace and bracelet with pendant.
Country of origin: Taiwan
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). Moreover, inside the plastic material there is a liquid which contains 50% ethylene glycol (1,2-etandiol), thus there is a risk of poisoning if a child chews on the plastic necklace and swallows this liquid.
The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Germany
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Jump leader/starter cable 120A
Brand: VETO
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Type/number of model: Serial No: 9606, EAN 8711938104563
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Description: The product is enclosed in a plastic sheath marked "Starterkabel / Anlasserkabel Kupfer" in German and similarly in other languages ("starter cable/jump lead – copper") and the number "9606/120A". The item is printed with the EAN code, the item number and a small, simplified image of the connection to the batteries.
Country of origin: Netherlands
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because:
- the clip connection of the strands to the terminal pincers is defective. The connection comes loose even at low tensile force,
- the diameter of the cable is approximately 3 mm² instead of the required 16 mm²,
- the terminal pincers are insulated only at the handle and even there the insulation is defective.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
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The Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Soccer and basketball play set
Brand: Zeeman
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Type/number of model: C.31091
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Description: Soccer and basketball play set.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 28.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
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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: Lighting equipment
Product: Nightlight
Brand: düwi
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Type/number of model: type FH-104 and type FH-105.
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Description: The nightlights have a circular cover. The cover of type FH-104 is made of white plastic and the cover of type FH-105 is transparent. Dimensions: cross-section of the cover is 4 cm, nightlight type FH-105 has day/night sensor.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the cover of the nightlight may break leaving live parts accessible,
- the enclosure of the nightlight type FH-105 may be scorched after prolonged use,
- the height of the letters and numerals on the marking plate is 1.3 mm (required at least 2 mm).
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
One incident reported.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Ireland
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Child's car seat - Remi 2 Travel basic Car Seat
Brand: I.W.H.
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Type/number of model: Model number: 650455; Bar code: 4002850650455
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Description: Child's car seat.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the strap/harness may become unthreaded from the car seat adjuster (e.g. when removing the cover for cleaning), with the possibility that if it is then rethreaded incorrectly the car restraint characteristics could be compromised.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Hungary
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Hairdryer – Silence N 1000
Brand: Inter Natianol
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Type/number of model: Rcy-2000.
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Description: The hairdryer is made of plastic, with a power switch on the grip. There is no built-in thermal switch or any heat protection. Main parts of the appliance: plug "CE"; mains cable: "RVV 300/300V 2x0.3mm² GB5023.3-97"; built-in switch "JINXING CQC JX95-01 3A250V". Technical specifications: 220 V, 50 Hz, 450-1000 W, Class II. The product was supplied at product shows as a gift.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock, fire and burns The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the cross-section area of the cord is too small (0.3 mm²),
- the dimensions of the plug are non-compliant, live parts are accessible during abnormal use;
and a risk of fire and burns because the product caught fire in the test for abnormal use.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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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: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: High chair
Brand: Deluxe Healthy Care High Chair
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Type/number of model: HC13-1, bar code: 5998032200374
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Description: Foldable highchair with removable double trays, plastic seat covers and safety belt. The height of the high chair has 7 positions, the tray and the inclination of the back-rest can be adjusted in 3 positions. Dimensions: 620x520x200 mm.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because:
- the high chair can tip over,
- the openings of the construction do not comply with requirements and fingers can be entrapped.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standards EN 14988 and EN 1178.
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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: Toys
Product: Toy coffee set – "Coffee"
Brand: Vidal Europa
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Type/number of model: Ref. 0218104; Bar code: 8432583181043
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Description: The toy is a coffee set which consists of 4 cups, 4 plates, 4 spoons and one coffee pot. The packaging is a cardboard box with a transparent window, through which the content is visible, and which carries the following label: "Not suitable for children under the age of 3. Made in China."
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the spindle on the plunger of the coffee pot comes off under a force of less than 60 N producing a dangerous protruding part.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and 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: Lighting equipment
Product: Lava lamp
Brand: LAMPARA MOVIMIENTO
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Type/number of model: LD-02
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Description: An incandescent lamp in a metal-covered base which illuminates the upper glass part, which is filled with liquid. An E14 bulb is provided with the product. Main components of product: lamp holder ("ONLY.230V 25W"), switch inserted into the cable ("2/250~ Patent 99332137.2 99238813.9"); plug ("2,5A250V"). Height: 41 cm.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Electric shock and burns The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the dimensions of the cord do not meet the requirements,
- there is no proper cord anchorage protecting against a pulling and twisting force,
- the accessible metal part is in contact with basic insulated wires, - complementary insulation is not appropriate.
In addition, during normal use, there is a moderate risk of burns due to overheating of the lamp.
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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United Kingdom
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Category: Other
Product: Electronic cigarette / nicotine inhaler
Brand: Mini cigarette
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Type/number of model: DSE901
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Description: 23 x 7 x 5 cm outer box with contents including one ‘electronic cigarette’, a spare battery, nicotine atomised cartridges, charger and plug adaptor.
Country of origin: China
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Health risk The product poses a health risk to consumers, and particularly children, having skin contact or swallowing nicotine soaked cartridges. According to CHIP 2002 (1999/45/EC), preparations containing nicotine should be marked "Highly Toxic", "Toxic", or "Harmful" if they contain at least 0.1% nicotine, and must be accompanied by safety phrases such as "Toxic if in contact with skin or swallowed".
Whilst this product has been sent for analysis and test results are awaited, the declarations of nicotine content on the product itself claim nominal 18 mg content for even the medium strength cartridge. On this basis, as regards CHIP 2002, the product would be placed in at least the TOXIC category and would require numerous warnings concerning risks, tactile warnings and possibly, for the higher strength cartridges, child-resistant packaging, all of which are absent.
In addition to this, the product has no specific warnings about the dangers posed to users, maximum dosage, or any information about the potential danger to children from using the product.
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Compulsory measures: Suspension of sales 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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