Safety Gate: Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products - Weekly Report
Report 1 ( Published on: 08/01/2021)
Weekly overview report on:
Weekly report on consumer products
Products with serious risks
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 6.69 per week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. / The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Stop of sales, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
Description:
Belly-button jewellery made from silver-coloured metal with a curved post which has a small, screw-on ball at one end and a large, fixed ball at the other. Both balls are ornamented with a colourless round stone.
Packaging description:
In a printed cardboard
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Opel
Name: Vivaro, Zafira Life
Type / number of model: e2*2007/46*0532*10-12, Type: V
Company recall code: E191905341(20-C-152)
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 2019 and March 2020.
Counterfeit: NO
Risk type:
Injuries
The seat locking mechanism may not engage. This may increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. /
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Poland
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Injuries
The screw connections on the rear wheels' hubs may be inadequate.
This can cause a loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. / Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car
Country of origin:
Germany
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Poland
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Name: Sprinter
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0312*12, Type: 906BA35/4x4
Company recall code: VS3ANHAEBO
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 November and 13 December 2018.
Counterfeit: NO
Risk type:
Injuries
Cracks forming at the point where the trailer hitch is connected to the vehicle may cause the coupling to break.
As a result, the trailer will become detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. / Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Country of origin:
Germany
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Sweden
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle
Brand: Honda
Name: CRF1000/1100A/D
Type / number of model: e4*168/2013*00033*02, e4*168/2013*00115*00
Company recall code: 3LK
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 November 2017 and 19 October 2020.
Counterfeit: NO
Risk type:
Injuries
The fuel filter may be clogged by zinc oxide particles, generated during the welding process of the fuel tank. This could cause the motorcycle to lose power or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident. /
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
Description:
Model: CRF1000A2, CRF1000D2, CRF1100A2, CREF1100A4, CRF1100D2, CRF1100D4;Model years: 2018 - 2021.
Country of origin:
Japan
Alert submitted by:
Portugal
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Poland, Slovenia
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Hyundai
Name: SantaFe (TM), Tucson (NX4e)
Type / number of model: e4*2007/46*1318*02, e4*2007/46*1318*01.
Company recall code: 01D116
Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between August and November 2020.
Counterfeit: NO
Risk type:
Injuries
VIN information is not registered in the eCall unit.
As a result this information cannot be transmitted to eCall system under a situation where an airbag is deployed, causing it to function incorrectly. / Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
Description:
Vehicles with AVNT option, model year: 2020; VIN's: KMHS5811DMU000200 ~ KMHS581HGMU355954, TMAJD81BAMJ000192 ~ TMAJE81BHMJ012785.
Country of origin:
Republic of Korea
Alert submitted by:
Portugal
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Slovenia
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Risk type:
Choking, Injuries
The fork prong breaks easily releasing small sharp parts. The child may swallow these small broken parts and choke on them. The broken small parts can also cause internal injuries to the child. / The product does not comply with the European standard EN 14372.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
Description:
Children’s tableware set comprising a fork, spoon, plate, bowl and cup made of bamboo composite material with decorative prints (hippopotamus, sea lion)
Packaging description:
Cardboard packaging
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
France
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17,59 % by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. / The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Blue swimming inflatable armbands
Packaging description:
Packed in a transparent bag.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Burns
The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
Battery of single shot tubes (16 shots). Class F2.
Packaging description:
Coloured cuboid box.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Burns, Injuries
The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burns and injuries to by standing persons or the users. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
Fireworks, class F2.
Packaging description:
Cardboard packaging containing two fireworks.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Chemical
In various leather parts of the men's traditional leather trousers, chromium(VI) levels of up to 9.9 mg/kg were detected.
Chromium(VI) has a sensitizing effect and can trigger allergic reactions. / The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace, Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace, Warning consumers of the risks, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
Men's traditional leather trousers, upper material made of dark brown leather with light embroidery, braces, light-coloured fleece material on the inner side on the waistband and the braces, pockets on the front and back, several staghorn buttons, inner lining made of dark brown textile material
Packaging description:
The product was also sold online.
Country of origin:
Pakistan
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Chemical
In various leather parts of the traditional leather trousers, chromium(VI) levels of up to 6.7 mg/kg were detected.
Chromium(VI) has a sensitising effect and can cause allergic reactions. / The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace, Stop of sales, Warning consumers of the risks, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
Traditional leather trousers, upper in black leather with colourful embroidery (flower motifs as well as skulls and animal heads), with pockets on the front and back, braces and bib in black leather and light brown fabric, inner lining in black fabric.
Packaging description:
The product was also sold online.
Country of origin:
Pakistan
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Fire
The outer layers of the candles can ignite during use. The wick of the candle can fall and lit the outer layer of adjacent (already extinguished) candle, which can result in fire. / The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 15493.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description:
Set of cake-shaped candles including 3 golden pineapple-shaped candles and 2 pink flamingo-shaped candles.
Packaging description:
Transparent plastic box.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
White plastic USB power supply unit with Lightning USB cable. The product has two USB ports.
Packaging description:
The product is sold in a cardboard packaging.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. As a consequence, the user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
USB power supply unit with Type C cable. The product has two USB ports
Packaging description:
The product is sold in a cardboard packaging.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The material of the product is not sufficiently resistant to heat, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. As a consequence, the user may touch them and suffer burns or get electrocuted. The device may cause fire. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
USB power supply unit with Micro USB cable. The product has two USB ports.
Packaging description:
The product is sold in a cardboard packaging.
Country of origin:
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Other types of alerts
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Fire, Injuries
It is possible to see that roof part which covers CNG (compressed natural gas) containers gets in contact with them during operation of the vehicles. This causes marks on the CNG part which are clearly visible. /
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Manufacturer): Other
Description:
Bus
Country of origin:
Poland
Alert submitted by:
Czechia
Type of alert: Other
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Poland
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Products with serious risks
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product contains cyclotetrasiloxane (measured value: 4 % ).
Presence of cyclotetrasiloxane is forbidden by the the cosmetics regulation. / The product does not comply with the cosmetics regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Blue container with opaque top and black and white lettering. Container under pressure. The product is sold online.
Packaging description:
Country of origin:
Belgium
Alert submitted by:
Belgium
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product contains cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) (measured value: 4 % ).
Presence of cyclotetrasiloxane is forbidden by the CosmeticS Regulation. / The product does not comply with the Cosmetics regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Semi-transparent container with blue-white product, black lettering, white pump and transparent top
Packaging description:
Country of origin:
Belgium
Alert submitted by:
Belgium
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2021 - 1
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