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Austria
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Category: Machinery
Product: Lawnmower
Brand: Viking
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Type/number of model:
MB 655.0 KS 6375-011-3450
MB 650.0 KS 6360-011-3461
MB 650.0 VS 6360-011-3451
MB 755.1 KS 6375-011-3491
MB 755.0 KS 6375-011-3490
MB 655.1 VS 6375-011-3426
MB 655.0 GS 6375-011-3441
MB 750.1 KS 6360-011-3495
MB 655.1 GS 6375-011-3441
MB 655.0 OS 6375-011-3425
MB 650.0 OS 6360-011-3425
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Description: Lawnmower with petrol engine and blade brake clutch (BBC)
Country of origin: Austria
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Cuts The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a possibility that the blades can crack. If a piece of the blade breaks off completely it could, in extreme cases, be thrown out and cause cuts to the lower limbs of the user.
Throughout the EU three accidents were reported in 2009 and two in 2010. Broken pieces caused cuts and lacerations to the lower limbs.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 836.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Sweden
Denmark
Greece
Slovakia
Norway
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Luxembourg
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Portable lamp "Mini LED Emergency Light"
Brand: AI XIN
Name:
Type/number of model: AX 509 (Ref: B070-1) EAN 8 300805 080705
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Description: Portable lamp shaped as a dog with 2 LED lamps. The lamp has an internal rechargeable battery which can be charged by plugging the lamp into a 230V AC mains socket. May also be used as a nightlight.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the internal wires are not adequately attached to the terminals;
- the two pins of the plug are not securely attached;
- it is shaped as a dog and may thus be treated as being child appealing;
- live parts are easily accessible.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Luxembourg
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electric shaver "Target Shaver"
Brand: Target
Name:
Type/number of model: RSCW-7700 EAN 6 945378 800248
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Description: Electric rechargeable shaver
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts of the two-pole plug are easily accessible.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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United Kingdom
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Category: Toys
Product: Mask "Horror Mask"
Brand: Woolbro
Name:
Type/number of model: Bar Code – 5019702802312
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Description: Plastic Halloween mask, pale orange skin, white teeth.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the plasticized material forming the mask contains more than 48.9% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).
According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales.
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Mains wall socket outlet "Base 2 Polos"
Brand: Vidal
Name:
Type/number of model: Mod. 0215906
Batch number/Barcode: 28432583159060
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Description: Mains wall socket outlet, colour: white, two pins. The product comes in a transparent plastic bag sealed with a cardboard label.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the earthing contacts do not function properly.
The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
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Portugal
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Spain
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Electric table lamp
Brand: KDE
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 07PIN01
Batch number/Barcode: 8435147704542
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Description: Portable electric table lamp for children in the shape of a ladybird, colour: red and black with white wiring. The product is packaged in transparent plastic.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and Fire The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- the lamp is supplied without a transformer;
- the base of the lamp is not sufficiently heat resistant.
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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Slovakia
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Pram
Brand: Emjot
Name:
Type/number of model: Treeco
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Description: Combined pram, child car seat and pushchair, with four inflatable wheels, the front ones revolving and the rear ones with braking devices. Equipped with handbag, basket, foot muff, mosquito net, rain cover and adaptor for fixing a child car seat.
Country of origin: Poland
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Injuries and Choking The product poses a risk of injuries because it has openings accessible for a child which can cause entrapment of fingers.
In addition, there are small detachable parts which are accessible to the child and which can pose a risk of choking.
This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car "Megane II RS"
Brand: Renault
Name:
Type/number of model: The recall concerns vehicles produced between 14-04-2004 and 05-05-2004.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Passenger car
Country of origin: France
No pictures are available
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the front, right-hand wheel hub carrier could have cracks and, in certain cases, could break leading to a road accident.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Slovenia
Spain
Hungary
Netherlands
United kingdom
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Latvia
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Category: Protective equipment
Product: Bicycle helmet
Brand: GOOD BYKE
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 88856, EAN 8016038888567
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Description: The product is a helmet packed in cardboard packaging. The product is multicoloured (blue, red, grey and black).
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because of insufficient shock absorbing capacity. As a result the cyclist's head can be injured.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Netherlands
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The Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy - Elk
Brand: Blue Bear Toys
Name:
Type/number of model: JM60040A/60040 ; EAN4015679500467
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Description: Soft toy: brown plush elk
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the puller of the zipper can be easily detached and could be swallowed by a child.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action.
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The Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Soft toy - Elk with saxophone
Brand: Blue Bear Toys
Name:
Type/number of model: JM90122/894; EAN4015679008949
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Description: Soft toy: brown plush elk with saxophone
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because a part of the saxophone can be easily detached and could be swallowed by a child.
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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Czech Republic
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Category: Toys
Product: Rocking Giraffe
Brand: HM Studio Hracky
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Type/number of model: EAN 8595146104665
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Description: Wooden rocking giraffe, tightly stuffed plush toy.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries The product poses a serious risk of injuries as the neck of the giraffe is flexible and with the weight of a child its centre of gravity could be moved outside the base range causing the child to tumble over the head of the giraffe.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Compulsory measures: Recall of market ordered by the authorities.
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Slovenia
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Category: Toys
Product: Carnival king costume
Brand: Andrea Moden
Name:
Type/number of model: Saison: Andrea Moden 329/104, EAN 4004664329107
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Description: Red and gold carnival king costume with golden crown.
Country of origin: Germany
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the buttons 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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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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Spain
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Dress for baby
Brand: NECK & NECK
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: 10I17002 (size TU, 55-62 cm, colour 30).
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Description: White dress with pink bows.
Country of origin: India
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because it has a ribbon in the neck area that is 35 cm long on each side.
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: Hobby/sports equipment
Product: Ski bindings "Twin Cam"
Brand: Marker-Kästle
Name:
Type/number of model:
B007 K12 KTI;
B009_090 K12 CTI 90MM Brake;
B009_110 K12 CTI 110MM Brake;
B004 K12 IBC.
Year of production: 2010
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Ski bindings
Country of origin: Czech Republic
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the bindings in question can release with a lower force than expected due to the steel springs in the heel part of the binding breaking as a result of corrosion. This can lead to the user falling.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Norway
Denmark
Finland
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The Netherlands
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Category: Toys
Product: Wooden puzzle "Houten dierenpuzzel"
Brand: CEBA
Name:
Type/number of model: EAN 8717278772202 Art.nr. 373032
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Description: Wooden puzzle decorated with farm animals.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the horse shaped piece of the puzzle can be easily broken and swallowed.
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, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: 1) Plush bear 2) Plush dog
Brand: Spen
Name:
Type/number of model:
1) Item 9161 in invoice
2) Item 9162 in invoice
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Description:
1) A white plush bear with brown nose tip and black plastic eyes. Height approx. 32 cm. A white bow tie around the neck.
2) A black and white plush dog (“husky”) with black plastic nose tip and blue and black plastic eyes. Height approx. 17 cm.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The products pose a risk of choking because the eyes can be easily detached and swallowed.
The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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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 jackets
Brand: Venix
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Type/number of model: X
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
- Children’s jacket in blue and white stripes, with functional cords in the hood and drawstrings that hang below the lower edge of the garment. There is a label attached with the following information: Venix, 100% cotton, Made in Bulgaria. The product is also available in black and white stripes with a label containing the following information: Venix, Plovdiv.
- Children’s jacket made of knitted fabric, in beige/white colour, with functional cords in the hood and drawstrings that hang below the lower edge of the garment.
Country of origin: Bulgaria
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Strangulation and Injuries The products pose a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of functional cords in the hood, and drawstrings hanging below the lower edge of the garment.
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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Greece
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Category: Lighters
Product: Electronic lighter
Brand: WINNER
Name:
Type/number of model: Art: E-10S,
Batch number/Barcode: 5 202324 109352
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Description: Electronic plastic lighter with frosted transparent tank in green or yellow colour with black top and base (approx. dimensions: 8x2.5x1.1cm). The lighter has an LED light in the base that is operated with three “button type” batteries and is activated by pushing a small black button on the side of the lighter. The products are packed in a light green and light blue cardboard box (50 items) with instructions for use and warnings in 20 languages (approx. dimensions: 13.5x12.7x8.5 cm).
Country of origin: China
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Fire and Burns The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism.
According to Commission Decision 2006/502/EC, Member States shall ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Greece
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Category: Lighters
Product: Refillable lighter
Brand: BENTO
Name:
Type/number of model: Type: COLLI 50
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Refillable, electronic plastic lighter in cylindrical shape, with a transparent tank in green or red colour and a silver top and base (approx. dimensions: diameter 2.2 cm, height 7 cm). The products are packed in a purple cardboard box (25 items), with a picture of a girl holding a cigarette and instructions for use and warnings in Bulgarian, English and Italian (approx. dimensions: 12.5x12.5x7 cm).
Country of origin: China
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Fire and Burns The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism.
According to Commission Decision 2006/502/EC, Member States shall ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product 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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