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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car Galaxy, S-MAX, Mondeo
Brand: Ford
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Type/number of model: Vehicles manufactured between 25.03.2010 and 27.12.2010.
Galaxy and S-MAX: type approval No e13*2001/116*0185*11.
Mondeo: type approval No e13*2001/116*0249*11.
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Description: Passenger car
Country of origin: Belgium,
Russia
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because a number of vehicles may be affected by software errors affecting the Body Control Module which could cause various electrical malfunctions, including headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Greece
Slovenia
Poland
Bulgaria
Denmark
Hungary
Norway
Netherland
United Kingdom
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Italy
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Category: Hand tools
Product: Laser level Level Pro3 Laser
Brand: Fixit
Name:
Type/number of model: item No 830281;
Batch number/Barcode: 8597621830281
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Description: Laser level with retractable measuring tape approximately 20 cm long, grey with metallic trim and a ruler along both lower edges. Product has warning labels in English including the mention “Class III A”. The packaging consists of a sheet of red and yellow cardboard enclosed in clear plastic.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to sight The product poses a risk of damage to sight because, according to the information on the product, it contains a Class 3 laser.
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Compulsory measures: Products seized by the authorities.
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Italy
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Category: Toys
Product: Soap Bubbles
Brand: Unknown
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Type/number of model: ICA 749194 Blister packaging
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Description: Blister packaging measuring 45 x 7 x 3 cm. The article is a container of soap solution, made of green plastic and elongated to resemble a sword, in packaging of cardboard and plastic. The packaging is 45 cm long, the sword 37 cm and the handle - made of opaque hard plastic - 12 cm. Inside the container is the bubble wand, with a compressed and elongated hoop through which users can blow giant bubbles. The small label on the package bears the following wording: "I-Sabre à Bulles de Savon Sous Blister" (soap bubble sword in blister packaging) Distributed by SNC OIA 200 Rue de La recherche BP 169 59650 Villenevue D’ASCQ – France
Country of origin: China
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Microbiological The product poses a risk of microbial infection because it contains 4.4 x104 CFU/g of aerobic micro organisms and, in particular, 2 x 104 CFU/g of coliforms.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Germany
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Henna Hair Dye Black Henna
Brand: Black Rose
Name:
Type/number of model: Not indicated
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Description: Hair dye; appearance: fine, dark green/brown powder; Packaging: individually packed aluminium bag in an outer box that reads, in addition, to the name and brand: "Kali Mehandi", "Herbal based" and "10 g".
Country of origin: India
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Chemical The product poses a risk because it contains 3% by weight of p-phenylenediamine in the ready-to-use preparation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal by the wholesaler.
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Belgium
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Baby walker Trotteur
Brand: Bambino
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Type/number of model: K-006 EAN: 8717333419530
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Description: Baby walker with grey plastic frame and blue fabric seat. Includes detachable toy elements. Sold in a white box bearing the brand and name of the product as the CE marking and a number of warning labels.
Country of origin: Taiwan
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Choking The product poses a risk as the detachable toy in the shape of a bee may break and release small parts that pose a risk of choking.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
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Italy
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy pen with soap bubbles 4 in 1
Brand: International Novelties
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Type/number of model: Code 8034025132516
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Description: Multi-function toy that can be used as a pen, soap bubble toy or a stamp; sold. Sold individually but presented for sale in packs of 24 units. These multi-The packs are consist of a blue cardboard box with pictures of fairies on the outside and printed with the words “4 in 1, Bubble, pen, stamps, 'it’s self inking'". The individual pens are clear in the middle, containing soap bubble solution with and a ring through which the bubbles are blown, and . They are coloured at the top and bottom; there is a red stamp at the top. Available in six different colours: violet, blue, bright green, fuchsia, yellow and red.
Country of origin: China
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Microbiological The product poses a risk of microbial infection because it contains more than 3 x 105 CFU/g of aerobic micro organisms.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Table lamp Sókristály lámpa gömb
Brand: Mentavill
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Type/number of model: Bar code: 5998282108635; Type: MV-SCG1
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Description: Sphere-shaped salt crystal lamp. The lamp holder can be inserted into the salt lamp shade. A lamp is attached (15W, E14-capped).
Packaging: Cardboard box
Country of origin: Pakistan
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock since when moving the luminaire the lamp holder with the lamp can fall out and the lampshade can break, resulting in live parts being 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: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electric fan heater "Flat Fan Heater"
Brand: Argos and Homebase
Name:
Type/number of model: Argos catalogue numbers 515/2583 & 415/0190. Homebase article number 458193.
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Description: Electric fan heater
Country of origin: China
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because dust collecting on the heater element can prevent air flow through the element and cause overheating. This overheating is far enough away from the thermal cut outs that they do not operate, however the temperature rise in the immediate vicinity is sufficient to cause the plastic casing to melt.
46 incidents reported.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.
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Ireland
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France
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Category: Toys
Product: Baby's fancy-dress costume "Fairy fatina"
Brand: WIDMANN
Name:
Type/number of model: Product ref. 8591F CB 8 003558 859108
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Description: Pink fairy costume for babies with bib and hood
Country of origin: China
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because the white net fabric may catch fire and stay burning.
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.
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Slovenia
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Mobile phone charger "Travel Charger"
Brand: Mr Phone
Name:
Type/number of model: Batch Code: ST-099A17
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Description: Black enclosure, with round ballpoint size LED on the back. Supplied in white and green generic “Cellular” box. Cellular is written in navy blue.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position and a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard BS1363.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary surrender of seized products and withdrawal from the market.
Seizure of products by the authorities.
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Estonia
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Shoes "Woman`s Shoes MIZIA"
Brand: MIZIA
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Type/number of model: Code nr 79-9253; EAN: 5908279586766; size 37
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Description: Women's summer shoes, made of beige-coloured leather. Inside the shoe is the inscription “MIZIA®”, the number of the article and the size.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 1.32 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF).
Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.
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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: Mains adaptor
Brand: Toyo
Name:
Type/number of model: TY-611B and TY-3E(1)
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Description: These are multi-way adaptors, white in colour. Description of packaging: Blister packaging bearing the brand name and model number.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The products pose a risk of electric shock because the sockets are not recessed and consequently one of the pins of a plug engaged in a socket may still be accessible when the plug is live.
The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315-1-1.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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United Kingdom
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Night light 4" Nightlight “Giverney”
Brand: Benaya
Name:
Type/number of model: Model: A-7107
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Description: Plug-in night light with ceramic shade
Country of origin: United States
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the lamp and the cover can be removed whilst the nightlight is inserted into a socket outlet;
- the insulation is inadequate as the creepage distances between live parts and the external enclosure is not sufficient;
- there is no provision for a fuse, required to provide the nightlight with overcurrent protection.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Pancake maker
Brand: Delta
Name:
Type/number of model: Model TXW-9816; Barcode 25184662; 2011 batch affected only
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Double pancake maker in cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because it can overheat causing the handles to become hot and the plastic to melt.
Some incidents of burns to the hands reported.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.
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Ireland
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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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