Rapex Notification System

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

- Weekly overview report of RAPEX notifications

week 25 - 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 0566/11	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car "Corvette" Brand: Chevrolet Name: Type/number of model: EC Type approval: e132001/116015000, Type GMX-245 Batch number/Barcode:* OECD Portal Category: Description: 2005 – 2006 models with VINs in the following ranges: 2005 55100001 – 55137341 2006 65100001 – 65115536. Country of origin: Unites States No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because repeated movements of the steering column could cause the transmission of signals to be interrupted, resulting in automatic activation of the brakes on one side, causing the car to swerve which could lead to an accident.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Sweden Netherlands United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	10 0575/11	The Netherlands	Category: Cosmetics Product: Skin lightening cream Brand: Crusader Name: Type/number of model: EAN code 502169000381 50 g. Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream packed in a cardboard box with green and red characters and the following description: “For a lighter, brighter skin; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %. Country of origin: Unknown	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.2% of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop on sales and withdrawal from the market.
Serious risk	Consumer products	11 0576/11	Estonia	Category: Cosmetics Product: Shower Gel "Vitamin Mix Exotic" Brand: Art Layf Name: Type/number of model: Bar code: 4606492007853/ Batch code: Produced: 10.11.2010 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Shower gel packed in 200 ml plastic bottles with pictures of a flower. Country of origin: Russia	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the list of ingredients includes the substance methyldibromo glutaronitrile. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Compulsory measures: Withdraw from the market by the importer ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	12 0577/11	Greece	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Men’s shorts Brand: Victory Name: Type/number of model: Style: Tuti Fruti. Colour: Silk Purple Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Men’s shorts in purple, with 6 outer pockets (2 on the front, 2 on the back and 2 on the side of the garment). Composition: 100% cotton. Country of origin: China	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 112 mg/Kg (ppm) 3,3-dimethoxybenzidine. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	13 0578/11	The Netherlands	Category: Cosmetics Product: Skin-lightening cream 1)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk 2)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin 3)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin 4)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular 5)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin 6)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin 7)Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Brand: Palmer Name: Type/number of model: 1) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk Batchcode H9301C; MFG: 10/09 Exp: 10/12 Ean 10181 07705 250 ml 2) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Batchcode J9203A; MFG: 07/09 EXP: 07/12 Ean 10181 07605 125 g 3) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin Batchcode J8233A; MFG 08/08 EXP: 08/11 Ean 10181 07609 125 g 4) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Batchcode J9050A; MFG 02/09 EXP: 02/12 Ean 10181 07600 125 g 5) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Batchcode J9149A; MFG 05/09 EXP: 05/12 Ean 10181 07505 75 g 6) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin Batchcode J9218A; MFG: 08/09 EXP: 08/12 Ean 10181 07509 75 g 7) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Batchcode J9364A; EXP: 10/12 Ean 10181 07500 75 g Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Cosmetic products in blue/green/red coloured cardboard box with the following description: “Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %, Purpose skin lightener." Country of origin: United States	Chemical The products pose a chemical risk because they contain hydroquinone: 1) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 2) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 3) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 4) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Hydroquinone: 1,9 % 5) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Hydroquinone: 2,1 % 6) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Hydroquinone: 1,9 % 7) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Hydroquinone: 1,9 % The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market.
Serious risk	Consumer products	14 0579/11	The Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Toy hammering bench "Pounding Doggy" Brand: I’m Toy Name: Type/number of model: Type / Number of model / Barcode / Batch code Pounding doggy; Item No. 22059; EAN8850714220599 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Toy hammering bench supplied in a cardboard box with pictures and instructions. Country of origin: Thailand	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as small parts (the bell on the end of the dog's tail) may easily become detached and could be placed in the mouth and inhaled. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban and corrective action ordered by the authorities.	Slovenia
Serious risk	Consumer products	15 0580/11	Germany	Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car "Focus and C-Max" Brand: Ford Name: Type/number of model: Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel - e132001/116014403 Ford C-Max 1.8/2.0 Petrol - e132001/116014407 Ford Focus 1.8/2.0 Petrol - e132001/116010914 Vehicles manufactured between 01.08.2004 and 25.01.2007. Batch number/Barcode:* OECD Portal Category: Description: Passenger car Country of origin: Germany, Spain No pictures are available	Fire The product poses a risk of fire because moisture can penetrate the radiator fan control module, causing corrosion, malfunction or overheating of the module. In very rare cases, regardless of whether the vehicle is in operation, this can cause cables and adjacent components to ignite.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.	Sweden Finland Norway Netherlands United Kingdom
Serious risk	Consumer products	16 0581/11	The Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Blowpipe Brand: Sport Toys Name: Type/number of model: 0415 on the packaging. Item No 923113; EAN8713836024554 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Toy blowpipe with darts in blue/purple/yellow colour, sold in cardboard packaging. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached. If the suction cup is entirely stuck in the mouth, it can block the airways resulting in choking. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	17 0582/11	The Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Wooden train "Toys – Train" Brand: Unknown Name: Type/number of model: Item No 61.0383; EAN 8713219 228036 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Wooden train comprised of one locomotive and three wagons. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts which can be easily detached and which fit into the small part cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.	Poland Norway
Serious risk	Consumer products	18 0583/11	Malta	Category: Recreational crafts Product: Outboard engine "Verado" Brand: Mariner Name: Type/number of model: Models MA-275XL; MA-275CXL; MA-250L; MA-300L; MA-300CL Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Outboard engine for recreational craft. Country of origin: Unites States No pictures are available	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the bell crank stud may break, due to corrosion caused by prolonged exposure to saltwater, causing a potential loss of gear change control. The product does not comply with the Machinery directive.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action.	Greece Denmark Finland
Serious risk	Consumer products	19 0584/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s dress Brand: Unsea Name: Type/number of model: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: A white halter-neck dress for children with printed patterns depicting flowers and double cords with free ends in the neck area which are tied in a knot. There are sewn textile labels indicating the brand “Unsea”, the composition: 100% cotton, symbols for use and ironing instructions in English. There is also a label with information in Bulgarian about the producer. It is sold without packaging. Country of origin: Turkey	Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. 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 ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	2 0567/11	United Kingdom	Category: Chemical products Product: Specialist metal treatment "Rust Converter Gel 750ml" Brand: Fortress Name: Type/number of model: Batch number/Barcode: 04024477 OECD Portal Category: Description: Rust Converter Gel 750ml contained in a round metal tin. Country of origin: United Kingdom	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as, on opening, the lid of the can may fly off, travelling for up to five metres in some cases. This is caused by a build up of hydrogen in the cans as a result of voids in the lacquer coating and compounded in some cases by a deformation in the cans. Accident reported.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
Serious risk	Consumer products	20 0585/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s skirt Brand: Çikoby Name: Type/number of model: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Child's purple skirt with embroidered flowers and cords in the waist area, sold without packaging. There is a textile label attached to the product which shows the brand name. Country of origin: Turkey	Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the drawstrings present in the waist area are too long, protruding by more than 140 mm at both ends. 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	21 0586/11	Bulgaria	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing set Brand: Çikoby Name: Type/number of model: Item 2015 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Girl’s clothing set consisting of two parts – a skirt and a sleeveless top. On the skirt there are small metal parts in various shapes, some of which have sharp edges. There is a label attached to the product with the following information in English: the brand name, 12-18 months, item 2015, info@cikobykids.com, and there is also a label with information in Bulgarian about the producer. It is sold without packaging. Country of origin: Turkey	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative metal elements detach easily and can be swallowed by a child.	Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	22 0587/11	The Netherlands	Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories Product: Coffee glasses "Barista" Brand: Durobor Name: Type/number of model: Type 8795/34. No. 5410808103578 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: 6 coffee glasses 34 cl – 12 oz, tempered glass, dishwasher proof. Country of origin: Unknown	Burns The products pose a risk of burns because the glasses have insufficient thermal shock resistance and may break when filled with hot liquids, causing the user to be scalded. One incident reported.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	3 0568/11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s jacket with hood Brand: Disney Hannah Montana (THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT). Name: Type/number of model: DGFY-6250; Bar Code: 5999032762503 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s jacket with zip fastener. The removable hood includes drawstrings with three-dimensional toggles on the ends. Blue (Sizes 110,128,134); Green (Size 122); White (Sizes 110, 116,122,128). Country of origin: Unknown	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	4 0569/11	Bulgaria	Category: Toys Product: Plastic toy "Music Toys" Brand: Zim Name: Type/number of model: No. 5566 Barcode 6 900000033203 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Set of toys consisting of two maracas-shaped rattles, a drum with two sticks and a yellow rattle. Packed in a transparent bag closed with a cardboard fastener. On the packaging there is a pictogram indicating the age limit for the toy. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the rattle grips protrude too much and the toy does not comply with the requirements on shape and size. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of the product.
Serious risk	Consumer products	5 0570/11	Hungary	Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s jacket with hood Brand: Hong Name: Type/number of model: A 7910 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Children’s blue jacket with zip fastener and hood. The removable hood includes drawstrings with three-dimensional toggles on the ends. Sizes 2 & 4. 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	6 0571/11	Slovakia	Category: Toys Product: Toy police sets 1) S.W.A.T. 2) POLICE SET Brand: 1) Unknown 2) JLM Name: Type/number of model: 1) ITEM NO: 121-089, EAN code: 6568521210895 2) ITEM NO: 122-235, EAN code: 6568521222355 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: 1) Plastic copper-coloured crossbow with 4 multicoloured projectiles (blue, green, yellow, rose) with transparent pink suction cups. Packed in a transparent plastic bag closed by a dark cardboard fastener with marking S.W.A.T., 3+ Ages, Made in China and others. 2) Plastic pistol of golden colour, 2 black projectiles with orange suction cups, dark blue watch, grey handcuffs with a small key, dark grey transmitter and black binoculars. Packed in a blister with marking Police Set, World Champion, Made in China, etc. Country of origin: China	Choking The products pose a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached. If the suction cup is entirely stuck in the mouth, it can block the airways resulting in choking. The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market.
Serious risk	Consumer products	7 0572/11	The Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Plush toy "Giraffe Giro Musical" Brand: Happy Horse Name: Type/number of model: Giraffe Giro Musical; art nr. 17243; EAN 8711811079889 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Musical plush toy. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking as small parts may easily become detached, meaning they could be placed in the mouth and inhaled. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	8 0573/11	The Netherlands	Category: Toys Product: Bath Toy Brand: Meuse Import Name: Type/number of model: Bathing Toy, Article no: 1792; EAN 26017921 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Plastic bathing toy. Country of origin: China	Choking The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts which can be easily detached and which fit into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.	Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Serious risk	Consumer products	9 0574/11	The Netherlands	Category: Cosmetics Product: Skin lightening cream "Skin Lite ’n’ Smooth Cream" Brand: Symba Name: Type/number of model: Batch code (tube) 1075 EX 0312; EAN 74366500014; 57 g Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream in an orange cardboard box with white and dark-brown characters and the following description: “Lightens uneven and dark discoloration; Fades freckles, age and liver spots; Moisturizes the skin; Leaves skin perfumed, soft and smooth; Active ingredient hydroquinone 1,9%.” Country of origin: United Kingdom	Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0,8% of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC	Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop on sales and withdrawal of the product from the market.