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France
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Trailer
Brand: DBD
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Type/number of model: Bar code 3499368027809
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Description: 1.90m trailer for motor vehicle.
Country of origin: France
No pictures are available
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Injuries There is a risk of compression of the axle arm and of the axle arm rotating a quarter of a turn when the trailer is loaded. As a result, the trailer can overturn leading to a loss of control of the car which is pulling it and a possible road accident.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Germany
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car 1 series, 5 series, 7 series, X3, X5, X6
Brand: BMW
Name:
Type/number of model:
Types:
560L, 560X, X70, 187, 182, X83, 701
Vehicles with diesel engine.
EC type-approvals:
e1*2001/116*0230*14-*15, e1*2001/116*0322*06, e1*2001/116*0420*05-*08, e1*2001/116*0287*15-*16, e1*2001/116*0352*04-*06, e1*2001/116*0249*11-*13, e1*2001/116*0490*00-*02
Vehicles manufactured between 20.08.2008 and 12.06.2009 are affected.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Passenger car
Country of origin: Germany
No pictures are available
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Fire An unreliable internal contact in the fuel filter heater can lead to the fuel filter heater being permanently activated, even when the vehicle is stationary. In a few isolated cases, the fuel filter heater may as a result become overheated which could possibly lead to a fire.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer
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Ireland
Netherlands
Denmark
Bulgaria
Slovenia
United Kingdom
Finland
Greece
Lithuania
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: Setino
Name:
Type/number of model: 952-330; 5991329623306
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Girl's swimsuit; size: 110 cm; tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords each side, each 40-45 cm long. At waist level there are two elasticated cords each side for tightening the swimsuit, each 21-27 cm long. The cords have knotted ends. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding the "Barbie" trademark, textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free - and knotted - ends in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as the cords in the waist area are too long. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor
Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
Poland
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: Setino
Name:
Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-860; 5991329518602
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 4/104 (0- to 7-year-olds). The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 35 cm long. The swimsuit also ties at the back by means of elasticated cords, each 34-35 cm long. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends and a decorative bow that is too long in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as due to the presence of cords at the back. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor
Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Poland Hungary
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: Setino
Name:
Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-861; 5991329518619
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 7 / 122 and other sizes. The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 40 cm long. The ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles in the form of plastic balls. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck area and because the ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor
Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
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Hungary
Poland
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children's bikini
Brand: Echt Girls
Name:
Type/number of model: Style TO22
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Girl's bikini with "SUMMER" written on the top. The label reads "ECHT GIRLS". Product comes in American sizes 1 and 4. The shoulder straps are made from elastic cords with free ends, which are knotted and have plastic beads. The cords on the front of the bikini top are 24 cm long and those on the back of the bikini top are 33 cm long.
Country of origin: Czech Republic
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation as the shoulder straps consist of cords with free ends. The ends are also knotted and have plastic beads. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car R8 Spyder
Brand: Audi
Name:
Type/number of model: R8 Spyder. Seven vehicles concerned in Spain.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Passenger car
Country of origin: Germany
No pictures are available
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Injuries There is the possibility of the fuel pipe touching the insulation in the engine bay. If this occurs, the fuel pipe may become damaged, which in isolated cases may cause leaks and, in extreme cases, may cause a fire.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer
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Germany
Norway
Denmark
Netherlands
Slovenia
United Kingdom
Greece
Lithuania
Sweden
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France
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Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Product: Electric fan heater "Fan Heater"
Brand: Sinbo
Name:
Type/number of model: Model SFH 3302 EAN 8693807091221 Ref: 9006070 Lot number: 3302090902933
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Electric fan heater, available in 2 colours: white and grey-blue.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because protection against accidental contact with the live parts is insufficient. A child could easily insert his/her fingers through the grill and come into contact with the live heating element.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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Ireland
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Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Product: Electric heater
Brand: Kingfisher
Name:
Type/number of model: H900; batch Reference Code: 10062977
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 1200W halogen heater.
Country of origin: China
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Burns and Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock and burns because:
· A live wire may come into contact with the metallic heated plate and melt.
· Sharp edges can be found within the appliance, which could cause damage to the internal wiring.
· The earth terminal is not adequately secured and could come loose.
· The back plastic plate does not have sufficient resistance to ignition.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.
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Ireland
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Category: Decorative articles
Product: Beaded door curtain "Hearts Beaded Door Curtain"
Brand: Argos
Name:
Type/number of model: Argos Catalogue Number: 119/4221
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Beaded curtain with heart-shaped design, pink in colour.
Country of origin: China
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Cuts and Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation as the strands of beads can become entangled due to the shape of the beads. In addition it poses a risk of cuts as the product can come loose from the wall, exposing sharp points.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall by the retailer.
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Germany
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Category: Chemical products
Product: Tattoo ink
Brand: Tribal Black
Name:
Type/number of model: Lot 0310, Exp. 03.2013, CTL 60416/3
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Tattoo ink in a cloudy milk-white plastic bottle with an adhesive label and screw fastening with a dispensing tip. The label also reads "For Tribals and Dark Outlines".
Country of origin: United States
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 27 mg/kg of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
The product does not comply with German national legislation.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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Germany
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Children's bicycle BMX - 16
Brand: Mexller
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Children's bicycle. Colour: dark blue. Handlebar grips of soft black plastic. Packaged in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because substances in the handlebar grips (non-transitory contact with the skin) are carcinogenic. The total PAH concentration is 1405 mg/kg (benzo(a)pyrene concentration is 56 mg/kg).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer. Corrective action ordered by the authorities.
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Hungary
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Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Rechargeable torch "Strong Dint Searchlight"
Brand: Baoma
Name:
Type/number of model: MY-Z4; Z4; BM-Z4
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Rechargeable torch. The housing with 12 LEDs is made of plastic, with an on-off switch. The battery can be charged with the telescopic pins of the built-in plug without earth contact. A bipolar adaptor with plastic housing is attached to the product.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock and Fire The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
· The dimensions of the built-in plug and the adaptor are not as required;
· During normal use live parts are accessible, since single-pole insertion of the plug is possible.;
· The built-in plug fixing plastic is not sufficiently resistant to flames.
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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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Children’s dress
Brand: AVID DIVA Collection
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s dress which is intended for children up to 7 years of age, with shoulder straps consisting of cords with free ends. The dress has flower patterns, a textile ribbon and a decorative belt. Composition: 80% cotton and 20% elastane.
Country of origin: Turkey
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Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation as the shoulder straps consist of cords with free ends. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
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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Hungary
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Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Product: Children’s bicycle "12,5" children’s bicycle"
Brand: Sixteam
Name:
Type/number of model: -
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 12.5" young children’s bicycle with stabilizers.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Injuries and cuts The user may fall and suffer injuries because:
· the diameter of the handlebars is not sufficient and the hands can slip off reducing control of the bike;
· the chainguard does not completely cover the outer edge of the chain and therefore clothing may get caught.
The mudguards have sharp edges that can cause cuts.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Squeeze toy (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: Squeaky Babies
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No. in invoice: QT0801066
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Plastic "Winnie-the-Pooh" look-alike toy set (with Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore figures) [packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label. The toys incorporate a noise-emitting feature.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical and Choking The product poses a chemical risk as it contains up to 27% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), up to 0,7% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and up to 370mg/kg of phenol.
It poses a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts (the whistle).
The product does 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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Germany
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Category: Toys
Product: Rocket shooter "Pumprakete mit Schaumstoffpfeill [Pump Rocket with Foam Arrow]"
Brand: KiK
Name:
Type/number of model: Art.-No.: 9924600 Campaign 111, WGR 912
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: White foam darts, launch device made of various plastic parts, partly joined by a brown coloured plastic glue.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk as the glue contains 190 mg/kg of benzene. Benzene is carcinogenic and mutagenic.
The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls' dress
Brand: Alfa Kids
Name:
Type/number of model: Bar Code: 5711044124236
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Girls' dress, dark-blue with white dots, elastic waist, tie-belt, zip fastener, pleated, white lace on hem. Composition: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 266.1 mg/kg of the aromatic amine 4-amino azobenzene.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall by the distributor.
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Germany
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Boys Underwear Set "Spider-Sense; Spider-Man"
Brand: KiK
Name:
Type/number of model: Saison: 111 Product group: 827 Order No: 6016900
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: 1st set: black vest with red piping, 2 pairs of underpants, one the same colour and one white patterned; 2nd set: red vest with red piping, 2 pairs of underpants, one of the same colour and one white patterned.
Country of origin: Bangladesh
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Chemical The products pose a chemical risk because they contain azo dyes releasing 51 mg/kg of the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine.
The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
Monitoring of withdrawal and recall by the authorities.
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Germany
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Category: Jewellery
Product: Stud earrings "Ohrstecker"
Brand: MEYCO Hobby
Name:
Type/number of model: Art. No. 61432
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 12 stud earrings (hinged domes; 6x3 and 6x6 mm) and 12 backs). Packaging reads: "3+6 mm stud earrings, set of 12".
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk as it releases nickel. The backs of the earrings release 1.608 µg/cm2/w and the small heads of the studs release 1.279 µg/cm2/w.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market by the importer.
Monitoring of withdrawal by the authorities.
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Sweden
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Category: Recreational crafts
Product: Engine 1.8 Litre Marine Engine
Brand: Volvo Penta
Name:
Type/number of model: 8.1Gi, 8.1GXi and 8.1GiC
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Petrol, stern-drive engines for leisure boats.
Country of origin: United States
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Injuries Fluid was inadvertently trapped in the throttle body unit during the manufacturing process. The trapped fluid may corrode sensors within the throttle body which may result in unexpected deceleration and / or high RPMs at engine start. If the unexpected high RPMs occur when the engine is in gear, a risk of collision and resulting personal injury exists.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Rattle set: 1) "Baby play set" 2) "Baby lovely frist toy series"
Brand: 1) SJ Toys, 2) Baby
Name:
Type/number of model: Item no. in invoice: 1) YE1007029 2) YE1010024
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 1) A set of rattles with different colourful figures 2) A set of 3 rattles with different colourful figures. Both sets are packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label.
Country of origin: China
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Choking and Injuries The products pose a risk of choking as the rattles break easily, releasing small parts. In addition the rattles may pose a risk of injuries due to the presence of rough edges. 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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Latvia
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Category: Toys
Product: Swim-ring "Peldriņķis"
Brand: Unknown
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No.SL21017, EAN 4750733120358
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Inflatable swim-ring 91cm, made from softened PVC.The background is yellow, the top is transparent with a multicoloured picture of a butterfly. There are warnings in English on the product. The product is packed in a transparent bag with a label indicating the manufacturer and importer and warnings in Latvian and Estonian languages.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk to children because it contains between 11.5% and 12.7% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), 2.9% and 6.5% of di- 'isononyl' phthalate (DINP) and 0.28% and 0.49% of di- 'isodecyl' phthalate (DIDP).
According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
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Finland
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Category: Toys
Product: Rattle "Rainbow Hourglass"
Brand: Small Baby
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No. in invoice: YE1011017
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: A ball-shaped rattle with two round handles attached on opposite sides. The ball has a joint in the middle and can be turned in opposite directions with the handles, making a noise. The rattle is packed in a yellow cardboard box with a transparent window corner. There are warning signs: ‘not for children under 3 years’ on one side and ‘for babies between 3-12 months’ on the other.
Country of origin: China
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking as it may break easily, releasing small parts.
The product does 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 dress
Brand: Kids Muhomorka
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No. 1313-01
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Children’s halter-neck dress in various colours, with cords in the neck area, with a label containing information in Bulgarian including the brand model number, fabric composition (100% cotton), and economic operators details.
Country of origin: India
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area which could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
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 dress
Brand: Kids Muhomorka
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No. 1313-01
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s dress with fabric functional cords in the neck and waist area. The product is available in various colours and has a label containing information in Bulgarian including the brand, model number, fabric composition (100% cotton), and economic operators details.
The products are sold without packaging.
Country of origin: India
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Strangulation and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area and a risk of injuries due to the presence of cords in the waist area. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
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 vest
Brand: Kids Muhomorka / Circo
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No. 0716-03, Barcode 49032001597
Batch number/Barcode:
OECD Portal Category:
Description: Children’s halter-neck vest, with cords in the neck area, in various colours. There are two additional labels – one in Bulgarian including the brand name (Kids Muhomarka), model number, fabric composition (100% cotton) and economic operators details; the other mentioning the second brand name (Circo) the size, origin and a barcode. The products are sold without packaging.
Country of origin: India
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area which could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
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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