Rapex Notification System

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX)

- Weekly overview report of RAPEX notifications

week 24 - 2011

Level	Type	No. Ref.	Notifying country	Product	Risk	Measures adopted by notifying country	Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Serious risk	Consumer products	1 0539/11	Germany	Category: Machinery Product: Chainsaw KS 58 Brand: Timbertech Name: Type/number of model: KS 58 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Chainsaw, orange, engine capacity 58 cm³, power 2.6 kW, bar length 50 cm Country of origin: China	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because in the event of kickback by the chainsaw, the chain brake may not activate. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standard ISO 13772.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
Serious risk	Consumer products	10 0548/11	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Prius Brand: Toyota Name: Type/number of model: Prius NHW11. The recall concerns vehicles, produced from 25 January 2000 to 20 May 2003, with VINs in the range JT1 53FU1# #0001001 to #0088335. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car. Country of origin: Japan No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because if the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility that the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gearbox assembly may come loose. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the pinion shaft could become unstable and power generated by the electric motor may not be fully transmitted. This could result in a significantly increased steering effort being needed when making a left turn and could lead to a road accident.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Hungary Spain Iceland Sweden Finland
Serious risk	Consumer products	11 0549/11	Slovakia	Category: Toys Product: Children’s set - pistol and dartboard with arrows S.W.A.T GUARDEE MODERN COMBAT Brand: Euro-One Hungary Name: Type/number of model: SE208, EAN code: 1354354353541 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s set: black/silver pistol, dartboard, 6 darts with transparent orange suction cups. Packed in a blister with marking S.W.A.T GUARDEE and others on the black-grey cardboard. Sticker attached to the back includes the following: EAN code, SE208 and a website address. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the shafts of the darts are not long enough to allow the suction cups to be easily removed from a child's mouth in case of airway obstruction. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and corrective action by the distributor.
Serious risk	Consumer products	12 0550/11	Ireland	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car iQ Brand: Toyota Name: Type/number of model: Production period 30 October 2008 to 19 May 2010. Right-hand drive vehicles. WMI VDS VIS. VIN range: KGJ10R JTN ML11## 0J000115 - 0J057235 KGJ10R ML19## 0J017449 - 0J019081 NGJ10R MH11## 0J000110 - 0J005590 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Japan No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because there may be foreign material inside the brake tube which can potentially move into the brake master cylinder. If this occurs, the seal inside the brake master cylinder may become damaged, resulting in a reduction of the braking force and an increase in the brake pedal travel.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	13 0551/11	Finland	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Hooded sweatshirt Brand: Zalekua Name: Type/number of model: Dinosaurs Land, 1024P_9_0712_2 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Boy's sweatshirt with a hood containing a drawstring. The text "Dinosaur's Land" is printed on the front. Sizes 92-128 cm. Country of origin: India	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682	Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
Serious risk	Consumer products	14 0553/11	Malta	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Megane III Generation Brand: Renault Name: Type/number of model: Type Approval No.: e22007/460010. Manufacturing period: start of production up to until 23/082010. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Turkey No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to a possible malfunction of the air bag computer which may result in the non-deployment of the driver’s air bag and/or deployment of the passenger air bag even when it has been deactivated.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Slovenia Bulgaria Spain Lithuania United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	15 0554/11	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car XC60 and S60 Brand: Volvo Name: Type/number of model: The recall concerns model year 2011 vehicles, equipped with the following engines: S60: B4204T6, B4204T7, B4164T3, B4164T, B5254T5 XC60: B4204T6, B4204T7. The VINs of the affected vehicles are: S60: from 0031679 to 0033476 XC60: from 0192616 to 0195006. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Sweden No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because a fuel supply line may be incorrectly manufactured and lead to fuel leakage. In the worst case scenario, the fuel line connection may completely detach and the engine may stall due to there being no fuel supply. This may occur suddenly and without any prior warning to the driver which could cause a road accident.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Poland Netherland United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	16 0555/11	Slovakia	Category: Toys Product: Toy gun Brand: Police Gun Name: Type/number of model: NO. 103, TWJ 14163, EAN code: 2010062101551 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Black pistol with a black and red handgrip and orange case, 3 projectiles with transparent red suction cups. Packed in a transparent plastic bag closed by a yellow cardboard fastener with the markings: "Police Gun", "Flashing Enter", "Play Games" and others. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as the suction cups can easily be removed and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and corrective action by the distributor.
Serious risk	Consumer products	17 0556/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s clothing set Brand: Miss Ergi Name: Type/number of model: Barcode 5200000814736, 5200000814705, 5200000814712 Art. No. 7201 Model ST-7202, 106-7202G Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Top and trousers, with the following information on the labels: size, article no., barcodes, composition 95% cotton, 5% spandex. There are embroidered and printed pictures and small elements (sequins, beads and stones) sewn on the top and the trousers. Country of origin: Turkey	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as the small decorative elements can be easily detached and swallowed.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and corrective action ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	18 0557/11	United Kingdom	Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories Product: Plastic drinking cup Brand: Cambridge Diet Name: Type/number of model: Not known. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Plastic drinking cup with a lid. The lid has a drinking spout with a detachable cap. The Cambridge Weight Plan logo is displayed on one side. Supplied in a plastic bag. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the small plastic plug on the inside of the cap that covers the drinking spout may detach and it easily passes through the hole through which drink would be consumed. One incident reported. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 14372.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
Serious risk	Consumer products	19 0558/11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s sweatshirt with hood Brand: Brubaker Kids Name: Type/number of model: B1D2F and B1D31 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s sweatshirts with hoods that include drawstrings with knots at the ends. Sizes: 110 cm, 128 cm. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	2 0540/11	Germany	Category: Cosmetics Product: Skin lightening cream "Caro light Lightening Beauty Cream" Brand: Caro Name: Type/number of model: Batch number/Barcode: 9501101370111; Product ref.: 11B07487; use-by date 14.07.2012 OECD Portal Category: Description: Container: white plastic pot (120 ml), with all-over orange print and orange screw-top lid; sealed foil cap. Country of origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.67% of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and corrective action by the importer.
Serious risk	Consumer products	20 0559.11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s sweatshirt Brand: DJDUTCHJEANS Name: Type/number of model: BO4F2 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s grey sweatshirt with zip-fastener and hood including a drawstring with knots at the ends. The lining, the zipper and the drawstring in the hood are green. The front is decorated with the inscription “79” and a crest shape. Size: 98 cm. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	21 0560/11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s sweatshirt Brand: New Facts Kids Name: Type/number of model: B3A15 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s sweatshirt with hood, which includes a drawstring with folded and sewn ends. Size: 116 cm. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	22 0562/11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girl’s jacket Brand: KE YI QI Name: Type/number of model: B-815 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Girl’s pink jacket with zip fastener and hood. The hood includes elastic drawstrings with three dimensional toggles on the ends. Size: 98 cm. Country of origin: China	Strangulation and Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. It also poses a risk of injury to the child’s face if the elastic drawstring is pulled or released while being fixed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	23 0563/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's tracksuit Brand: Raman Name: Type/number of model: Item no.: 706-2# Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s tracksuit consisting of a sweatshirt and trousers, sizes: 6, 8, 12 and 14. Sweatshirt: inscriptions on the front ("Club FIRST ROUND 25"); fastened with a zip; 2 pockets; two labels: one containing information in a foreign language and another with information in Bulgarian, including the name of the importer and the composition: 100% polyester. In the waist area of the trousers there is a functional fastening cord with plastic toggles, 2 pockets with edging, composition: 100% polyester. The product is sold without packaging. Country of origin: Turkey	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of cords in the waist area that are too long and not fastened in one place to the garment. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market and corrective action ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	24 0564/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s tracksuit Brand: Raman Name: Type/number of model: Item: 932-4# Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s tracksuit consisting of a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers. On the front of the sweatshirt there are some inscriptions – "DAKOT STATE, Tiger of dake". It is fastened with a zipper and has 2 pockets, an attached label containing information in a foreign language about the brand, the item no. and the size. In the waist area of the trousers there is a functional fastening cord with plastic toggles, 2 pockets with edging, composition: 100% polyester. The product is sold without packaging. Country of origin: Turkey	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the waist area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Serious risk	Consumer products	25 0565/11	Malta	Category: Communication and media equipment Product: Rechargeable battery pack Battery packs sold with certain HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario, HP and HP Compaq notebooks. Brand: Hewlett-Packard Name: Type/number of model: Battery barcodes and notebook model numbers are visible in the picture. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs sold with various models of HP and Compaq notebook computers from July 2007 to July 2008. The recall is an expansion of a 14 May 2009 battery recall previously expanded on 19 May 2010. Country of origin: China	Fire and Burns The products pose a risk of fire and burns as the recalled lithium-ion battery packs can overheat and rupture.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers	Greece Bulgaria
Serious risk	Consumer products	3 0541/11	Greece	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Men’s T-shirt Brand: MEN Name: Type/number of model: Style: 59000 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Black T-shirt for men. Composition: 100% cotton. Country of origin: Syria	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 4118 mg/kg of benzidine and 83mg/Kg of 4-aminobiphenyl exceeding the limit of 30 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Compulsory measures: Stop of sales ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	4 0542/11	Greece	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Fluence and Mégane III Brand: Renault Name: Type/number of model: The recall concerns vehicles manufactured from 01/10/2009 to 12/02/2010. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Turkey, Spain No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a risk of contact between the power-assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which, in extreme cases, could damage the wiring and result in an unexpected loss of the power steering assistance which could lead to a road accident.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Slovenia Spain Finland Hungary Estonia Sweden Netherlands Netherland
Serious risk	Consumer products	5 0543/11	Slovakia	Category: Toys Product: Toy gun set COMMANDOS Brand: Unknown Name: Type/number of model: BRTY-10042, EAN code: 5149760060079 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Black pistol, 3 black arrows with transparent pink suction cups, yellow whistle, silver handcuffs, compass, 2 dartboards and knife. Packed in a blister pack with the marking "COMMANDOS The arming for powerful and advanced”, "BRTY-100042" and others Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as the suction cups can easily be removed and swallowed and also because the whistle is too small. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Stop on sales, withdrawal from the market and corrective action ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	6 0544/11	Slovakia	Category: Electrical appliances Product: Extension cable "European Electrico soquete com ineterruptor" Brand: Not known Name: Type/number of model: B-067 TT. EURO-KFT-BP, EAN code: 8067007406893 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Extension cord, red colour, length 10m with 1 socket. Packed in a transparent bag closed with a blue cardboard fastener with the text “European Electrico soquete com ineterruptor, schalter 8-fach do mit do tisch-stockdose; Sob a licença pelo tusker dirige germany”. Country of origin: China	Electric shock, Fire The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the power cord does not have an earth wire; - the plastic materials supporting live parts do not have sufficient heat resistance. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities
Serious risk	Consumer products	7 0545/11	France	Category: Toys Product: Nursing necklace"Rabbit" mother & child necklace Brand: Dushi Name: Type/number of model: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Product composed of multicoloured bands forming loops, at the ends of which there are fabric figures and pompoms. The product is used to amuse babies during feeding or nappy-changing. A label attached to the product states that this article is not intended for children aged less than three years. However, the photograph on the packaging shows a mother with a child aged under 36 months. Country of origin: China	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation owing to the presence of a cord with a free length of over 220 mm, which may form a noose. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the retailer.	Sweden
Serious risk	Consumer products	8 0546/11	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Motorcycle "Thunderbird und Thunderbird Storm" Brand: Triumph Name: Type/number of model: Type B 16BA EC type-approval: e112002/240833. Also imported vehicles from USA. Vehicles of model years 2010 to 2011 with vehicle identification numbers in the range SMTTNB1097A398664 to SMTB01TL3BJ466489 are affected. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Motorcycle Country of origin: United Kingdom No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the screws fastening the front mudguard may become detached and damage the outside of the tyres, which could lead to a crash.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Greece Hungary Sweden United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	9 0547/11	Slovakia	Category: Toys Product: Police set "Power Police Wins" Brand: Unknown Name: Type/number of model: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Plastic toy set comprising 6 pistols (4 black, 2 black with red handgrips), 15 projectiles with transparent pink suction cups, 2 compasses and 3 silver policeman badges. Packed in a blister pack with marking "Power Police Wins", "Superior Powerful", "Top Thunder Power and others". Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as the suction cups can easily be removed and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Stop of sales and corrective action ordered by the authorities.