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Germany
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Skin lightening serum
Brand: Clear Essence
Name:
Type/number of model: LOT #080805-2
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Skin Lightening Serum for areas around the eyes sold in plastic bottle with pump-action dispenser cap, packed in a printed cardboard box.
Country of origin: United States
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.84% hydroquinone, which can pose a threat to health if applied over a large area over a long period.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Romania
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Rechargeable torch - "Big Power LED"
Brand: Yanuo
Name:
Type/number of model: YN - 688
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Rechargeable LED torch, black and red coloured. The torch is plugged directly into a mains socket for recharging. Packaged in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the pins for recharging are un-insulated on their entire length and could be touched when they are inserted into a socket.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Italy
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Category: Laser pointers
Product: Laser pointer
Brand: “OO” HD MULTI-FUNCTION MINILASER LEVEL
Name:
Type/number of model: HT-LL-03
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: The articles are packaged in rectangular cardboard boxes that are blue and white in colour. Each laser levelling device comes with a black support and a small adjustable metal tripod. The devices are powered by penlight batteries and are switched on by pressing a small button on the top. The article resembles a silver-coloured parallelepiped on a slightly larger black base. On the side with the pointer is also a sort of label with a plus sign (+) and a minus sign (-). On one side of the article is a white sticker with black and yellow stripes.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to sight The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class 3 laser.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.
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Compulsory measures: Seizure of the products, 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: Children’s outfit
Brand: Nesyel
Name:
Type/number of model: N-8692C
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s outfit (sweatshirt and trousers). The sweatshirt has a hood, which includes a drawstring with knots and metal toggles on the ends. The front is decorated with patterns and tiny stones. Inscription: "urban Established 1562". Size: 98, 104.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Strangulation,
Injuries,
Choking The product poses a risk of:
- strangulation and injuries due to the use of a drawstring, with knots and toggles, in the hood and a drawstring in the waist area that is not fixed at, at least, one point;
- choking, because small decorative elements can be easily removed from the garment and they can get into airways if swallowed.
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: Babies’ overall
Brand: Flexi
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: PCT AN50, bar code: 2000004074340
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Babies’ overall which includes a drawstring and plastic toggles in the hood. The front is decorated with a motif of a snowman, inscription: "FLEX WINTER SPORTS". Size: 74-86.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Strangulation and Choking The product poses a risk of strangulation and choking due to the use of a drawstring and toggles 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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Germany
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Category: Machinery
Product: Chainsaw - Pita Spalinowa
Brand: Go/On!
Name:
Type/number of model: GS-4500 EAN 5908276818013
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Chainsaw with two-stroke petrol engine, 45 cc, 2.17 hp, 40 cm guide bar, Carlton chain 5B
Country of origin: China
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Cuts The product poses a risk of cuts because:
- the chain braking time is not sufficient and therefore the chain brake may fail to prevent the operator being struck by the running chain in the event of kickback occurring;
- the cold start button can be inadvertently pressed in whilst the operator is using the chainsaw with the engine running, causing the chain to start running unexpectedly.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Hungary
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Cord extension set
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: ZOY-DB 06K - 1.5M
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Cord extension set with 6 sockets, earth contacts and switch. Inscription on the socket panel: "GS CE 16A/250V~ Nur für Wechselstrom Max 3500W", on the plug: "CE 10/16A/250V VDE", on the cord: "VDE H05VV-F 3Gx1.0mm²". Technical parameters: 16 A, 250 V~, max 3500 W.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and Fire The product poses risk of electric shock and fire since:
- the wires of the stranded conductors can become free and accessible at soldered connections;
- the cross section area of the cord is less than the minimum requirement.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Germany
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Baby walker
Brand: Adrians - Kinderartikel
Name:
Type/number of model: Luxus 2 in 1, Series No W-3; Year of manufacture 2009
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Baby walking frame in the form of a car, with blue and white frame and blue seat. Game console with acoustic module. The product can be converted into a swing and is available in various colours.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries and Cuts The product poses a risk of injuries because:
- the entrapment of fingers or toes is possible as the openings are too wide (openings between 5 mm and 12 mm with a depth of penetration of more than 10 mm),
- the brackets used to fasten the wheels to the frame are not chamfered or rounded off ,
- there is a risk of cuts or crushing between wheels and wheel arches,
- the product can easily tip over which could lead to severe head injuries.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Romania
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Blouse for small girls
Brand: Real
Name:
Type/number of model: 4894096281698 Type MGB-865406
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: The blouse is a garment whose textile fibre composition is 100% cotton. The blouse is brown coloured, has long sleeves and a decoration of flowers and sequins applied over them at the top, on front of blouse. The product is intended for age group up to 36 months. In the middle, the blouse is fitted with a continuous cord designed to be tucked-in.
Country of origin: India
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Strangulation and Suffocation The product poses a risk of:
- strangulation, because a child could put the cord around the neck,
- suffocation, because the cord can be introduced into the mouth.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Bulgaria
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Category: Lighters
Product: Novelty lighters
Brand: Neslte, Lighter Biscuit, Ginmiing and others
Name:
Type/number of model: Barcode 6 982009 08 1919
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Novelty lighters – made of plastic, with a nozzle for refilling. The lighters are in the form of three-layer wafers – sizes 7.6 cm/ 3 cm/ 14 cm, with different inscriptions – Neslte, Lighter Biscuit, Ginmiing and others.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns and Fire The products pose a risk of burns and fire because they are attractive to children.
The products do not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Estonia
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls’ blouse - Butterfly
Brand: G.Q.C kids
Name:
Type/number of model: Item R39D1019
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Girls’ short-sleeved blouse, item R39D1019. The product is available in various colours. On the front there is an inscription „Butterfly” with small stones attached to it and another inscription "Princess of spring time tour on the beach”.
Country of origin: Bangladesh
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because small decorative stones can be easily detached and swallowed.
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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 blouse - Surf-riding
Brand: Kaixinbang
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: A short-sleeved children’s blouse with beads and sequins on the front as well as printed patterns of flowers and animals and various inscriptions: “Surf-riding”, the number 35, "Beach Valley dauinument, Happy and others".
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because small decorative beads and sequins can be easily detached and swallowed.
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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 cotton trousers
Brand: G.Q.C kids
Name:
Type/number of model: Item R39D1023A
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s cotton trousers with cords in the waist area. They are intended for children from 6 up to 12 years of age. The products are available in various colours. They have silver edging and an appliquéd pattern with the letter “S” on the front.
Country of origin: Bangladesh
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it has drawstrings at the waist area.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Latvia
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Category: Food-imitating products
Product: Decorative candles
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model:
1. Candle-praline Kerze (3 shapes): EAN 4020837806947;
2. Candles-praline set (2 pieces) Le Chocolat Grand Chocolat scented candles: EAN 4020837909136;
3. Candles-praline set (4 pieces): EAN 4020837808309
4. Candles-praline set (6 pieces): EAN 4020837780636
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Candles having the form of a cake and a praline scent.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The products pose a risk of choking because they can be mistaken for a foodstuff (cake) and detachable parts (for example a coffee bean, a walnut) can be swallowed.
The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products by the distributor.
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Ireland
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Category: Other
Product: Shower screen - Odin Bath Shower Screen
Brand: Selecta
Name:
Type/number of model: Model Number: 204704
Batch number/Barcode: 5 018582 204704
OECD Portal Category:
Description: A glass shower screen measuring 1300 mm in height and 765 mm in width with a curved top edge.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the glass may become loose and fall out of the frame.
Two incidents reported, one involving injury.
The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl's bikini
Brand: AkrKid’s
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 02960
Batch number/Barcode: 8435257274331
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Light green and red bikini, for children up to 4 years old. The bikini has halter neck cords with free ends.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of halter neck cords with free ends. 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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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s short trousers - NY&LON
Brand: Monnalisa
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 633417S4 Art.3006 Bar Code: 2200000656483
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Short trousers intended for children up to 3 m, in blue, pink and white colour, decorated with stripes and stars, with the presence of drawstrings in the waist area.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of free end drawstrings in the waist area the length of which is 250 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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Greece
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Slovakia
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Category: Furniture
Product: Chest of drawers - Milano
Brand: Stolwit
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Chest of drawers. The body is made from laminate chipboard of dark apple tree wood colour. It has four drawers which are white on the front.
Country of origin: Poland
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it is not sufficiently stable and could fall over.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14749.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s short trousers
Brand: U.S. Polo Assn
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 82194-4712 Bar Code: 0821946840037
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Short trousers intended for children up to 4 years old, in green and white colour, with the presence of drawstrings on the lower hemline.
Country of origin: United States
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Injuries The product poses a risk of external injuries due to the presence of drawstrings that are extended below the hemline. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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Greece
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl’s blouse - So Rock
Brand: MISS GRANT
Name:
Type/number of model: Article FW92811
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Girl’s blouse in grey with two pockets and a hood with two drawstrings in the neck area. The garment bears in the chest area a small decorative brown fur and imprinted the phrase “So Rock Miss Grant” and a circular flag. Sizes: 6-12 years
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional drawstrings in the neck area.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Plastic airplane - Airplane
Brand: PLANE POWER
Name:
Type/number of model: NO. 815, EAN code: 5907659804742
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Plastic airplane of yellow colour with two rose wheels, printed eyes and mouth in the front, openings of various shapes on the sides, which serve for inserting of varicoloured plastic geometric pieces to develop of skills of a child. Sticker on the top with marking Airplane No. 815, marking on the wings – PLANE POWER. Packed in a plastic net with coloured cardboard etiquette.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because wheels can be easily detached and swallowed.
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 and withdrawal from the marked ordered by the authorities.
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Slovakia
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Category: Toys
Product: Children’s mobile phone - Vogue Girl
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: NO. 143-367A, ITEM NO: 116-956, EAN code: 6568521169568
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s plastic mobile phone operating on button batteries, white-rose with white buttons, transparent plastic antenna, rose string to hang it up on the neck of a child, display with a picture of a girl and title Vogue Girl. Packed in a blister with rose-violet background with two pictures of girls and one picture of a baby and marking Vogue Girl, Try Me!, press button, warnings, made in China and others. Two batteries are part of the packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to hearing The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound pressure level is too high (95 dB exceeding the permitted limit of 80 dB).
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales.
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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls Clothing set
Brand: Best Kid’s
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: CBA-3105
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Girls’ set with blouse, skirt and trousers intended for children up to 10 years. The skirt has ruffles at the bottom and a yellow belt in the waist area which has length of 27 cm and width of 2 cm.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of free end drawstrings in the waist area the length of which is 270 mm.
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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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl's dress
Brand: Fanny Look
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Multicolour dress intended for children up to 4 years. It has drawstrings in the waist area that form a loop with a perimeter of 38 cm.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings that form a loop.
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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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls' clothing set
Brand: Le Poulet
Name:
Type/number of model: Type of model: 7024 - 8 Bar Code: 5291604010990
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Girls' clothing set consists of a halter neck blouse and a short trouser in white and red colour, intended for children up to 8 years old. The blouse has printed butterflies and letters at the front side. It also has red drawstrings with free ends at the neck area.
Country of origin: Cyprus
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of loose end halter neck functional cords. 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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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls’ clothing set
Brand: Lin Ni Kids
Name:
Type/number of model: Type of model: BG-001
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Girls’ set consisting of a pink blouse, white trouser and pink tights intended for children up to 6 years old. The white trouser has functional cords at the ankle area which extend below the hemline of the trouser and their length is 20 cm.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of free end functional cords in the ankle 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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Cyprus
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girl's dress
Brand: Miss Hope Star
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: GS 1057
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: White dress with floral and striped ruffles at the bottom intended for children up to 6 years. The dress has drawstrings in the waist area which have length of 27 cm and width of 25 mm.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of free end drawstrings in the waist area the length of which is 270 mm.
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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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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