Rapid Alert System - Weekly Report
Report 27 ( Published on: 05/07/2019)
Notification A12/0707/19 published on report 2019-018 of 03.05.2019 has been withdrawn following indication from the notifying authority that the measure has been revoked.
Notification A12/0902/19 of report 2019-25 has been updated to correct the model number of the affected products.
Notification A12/0902/19 of report 2019-25 has been updated to correct the model number of the affected products.
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Weekly report on consumer products
Products with serious risks
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Risk type:
Electric shock
The electrical insulation and the clearance/creepage distances between the live primary and accessible secondary circuit are not sufficient.
The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and 61558. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users
Description:
LED table luminaire, sold in a printed cardboard box.
Country of origin:
The Netherlands
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Injuries
The knee airbags may be defective.
This could lead to inadequate inflation of the knee airbags in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car under BMW recall code: 0072040200.
Country of origin:
Germany
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Injuries
A component of the wheel suspension may not be sufficiently strong and could break.
As a result, the tyre could be pressed against the wheel arch, potentially causing an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car under recall code: 40O6.
Country of origin:
Germany
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Denmark, Finland, Sweden
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Injuries
The tailgate locking mechanism is defective and could break.
This may result in sudden opening of the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion and pieces of luggage falling onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Pickup truck under Dodge recall code: V44.
Country of origin:
United States
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Peugeot
Name: 208, 2008
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e2*2007/46*0070*44; e2*2007/46*0070*46; type: C
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 12 March 2019 and 21 March 2019.
Risk type:
Injuries
The rear axle connection may be inadequate and could break.
As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected 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 car under Peugeot recall code: JLU.
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Citroen
Name: C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus
Type / number of model: Type approval numbers: e2*2007/46*0003*54; e2*2007/46*0003*56, e2*2007/46*0440*13, e4*2007/46*1241*03; e4*2007/46*1241*04; e4*2007/46*1241*00; e4*2007/46*1241*06; type: S, 0, 2
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 14 March 2019 and 20 March 2019.
Risk type:
Injuries
The rear axle connection may be inadequate and could break.
As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected 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 car under Citroen recall code: GTN.
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Slovakia
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Three-wheeled motor vehicle
Brand: Piaggio
Name: Ape Calessino
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: e3*168/2013*00009*00; type: T6
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 December 2018 and April 2019.
Risk type:
Injuries
The braking distance is extended as the installed brake pedal is too short.
This can impair the braking function, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Three-wheeled motor vehicle under Piaggio recall code: V_190086_RC_DE.
Country of origin:
Italy
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Denmark
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Fire
A defective ventilation hose may cause leakage of coolant liquid.
This can increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car under Volvo recall code: R29936.
Country of origin:
Sweden
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Sweden
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No pictures are available
Risk type:
Fire
If the vehicle is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, water may enter the interior, damage the control device for the tailgate and cause an incomplete short circuit with localised damage from scorching.
When air enters through open windows, doors, or the sliding roof, the damage from scorching can develop into a fire.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car under VW recall code: 58D7. T6 vehicles with an electric tailgate and an electric sliding door.
Country of origin:
Germany
Alert submitted by:
Germany
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car
Brand: OPEL
Name: Combo E - Crossland X - Grandland X
Type / number of model: e2*2007/46*0597*04, e2*2007/46*0597*05, e2*2007/46*0622*01
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2019 (Combo E), 2018 (Crossland), 2018 and 2019 (Grandland X).
Risk type:
Environment
The vehicles may have a higher diesel particulate rate than the specified rate.
Higher emission of diesel particles causes global warming, acid rain, and harms the environment and human health.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger car
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
France
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Germany, Ireland, Poland
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Brand: RENAULT
Name: Trafic
Type / number of model: e2*98/14*0213*58 to 66, e2*2007/46*0014*31 to 38, e2*2007/46*0104*15 to 19
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured at the Sandouville plant between 30 May 2017 and 30 January 2019.
Risk type:
Injuries
The seat belt buckles on the third-row passenger seats may be defective.
As a result, the passenger or a universal child’s seat would not be restrained by the seat belt, increasing the risk of injuries in case of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description:
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle under Renault recall code: 0D3H.
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
France
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Croatia
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No pictures are available
Category:
Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Brand: RENAULT
Name: Trafic III
Type / number of model: e2*98/14*0213*61, e2*98/14*0213*62, e2*98/14*0213*63, e2*2007/46*0014*31, e2*2007/46*0014*32, e2*2007/46*0104*17
Batch number / Barcode: The affected vehicles were manufactured at Sandouville between 18 May 2018 and 13 September 2018.
Risk type:
Injuries
The end piece of the secondary handbrake cable may be defective and can deform the rudder bar.
As a result, the handbrake may be less effective, 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 under Renault code 0D21.
Country of origin:
France
Alert submitted by:
France
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
Products were found and measures were taken also in:
Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Romania
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Risk type:
Chemical
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 27.6% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Distributor)
Description:
Plastic doll in a cardboard box with clear front panel.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
United Kingdom
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The migration of boron from the modelling clay (putty) is too high (measured value up to 1700 mg/kg).
Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description:
Pranking pack includes several items: fart pillow, two whoopee whistles, pooty putty and fake dog poop. Toys are packed in a blister which is in a cardboard package.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Choking
The balls forming the toy can detach, generating small parts.
A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
Description:
Wooden toy in the shape of caterpillars, packed in a transparent plastic bag.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Denmark
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The pink boots and the head of the doll contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 15.9% and 24.3% by weight respectively). The boots contain as well an excessive amount of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 1.1% by weight).
These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
Description:
Plastic doll with pink hair. The doll is sold in a cardboard box with plastic window.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Italy
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.6% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Plastic doll with purple face. The doll is sold in a cardboard box with plastic window.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Czech Republic
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Choking
The suction cups can easily detach from the darts.
If a child puts the dart in the mouth, for example in order to moisten it so that it better sticks to the impact surface, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Destruction of the product (By: Importer)
Description:
Plastic toy gun set including two hand guns and plastic darts with suction cups, in a transparent plastic packaging with cardboard header.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
United Kingdom
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Choking
Small parts (sequins) can easily be detached from the soft toy.
A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description:
Soft-filled toy in the shape of a llama and doughnut covered with colorful reversible sequins.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The plastic material of the doll's head, the arms and the legs contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 23.5% by weight). The legs contain as well an excessive amount of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.4% by weight).
These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
Description:
Plastic doll set containing one doll with accessories.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Italy
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Choking, Damage to hearing
The sound level produced by the toy is too high and there are protruding parts.
The sound level could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss. A child could put the protruding parts into the mouth, which could block the airways.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description:
Plastic, battery powered toy in the shape of a duck, intended to be attached to the pram. Packaging: cardboard box.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Poland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The migration of boron from the slime is too high (measured value 510 mg/kg).
Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description:
Toy slime/putty with gold-coloured glitter, packed in a transparent plastic diamond shaped container.
Country of origin:
Taiwan
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including: benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) (measured value up to: 389 mg/kg) + benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 133 mg/kg) + benzo(b)fluoranthene measured value up to: 63 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value up to: 685 mg/kg), dibenzo(a,h)anthracene (measured value up to: 10.1 mg/kg).
These PAH may cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
Description:
12 black spiders, wrapped in a transparent plastic bag.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Austria
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The product has drawstrings in the waist area, which are unattached.
The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child and lead to injuries.
The product does not comply with the applicable European Standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Trousers for children up to 7 years of age, with drawstrings in the waist area.
Country of origin:
Turkey
Alert submitted by:
Bulgaria
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The top part of the bikini has functional cords to be tied at the back.
They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury.
The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Green swimsuit consisting of a top, a bottom part and a short skirt, intended for 3/4 year-old girls. The top part has functional cords with free ends to be tied at the back.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The drawstrings in the waist area are too long.
They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Blue tracksuit trousers with white stripes and a long drawstring at the waist area, intended for 12 year-old girls.
Country of origin:
Italy
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the waist area, which are too long and unattached.
The drawstrings can become trapped during activities of the child and cause serious injuries.
The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Short sleeve shirt intended for 4 year-old girls, this garment has in blue/white stripes and bears long functional cords at the waist area.
Country of origin:
Italy
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the waist area, which are too long and unattached.
The drawstrings can become trapped during activities of the child and cause injuries.
The product does not comply with the applicable European Standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Children's trousers in red colour with thin white stripes intended for 6 years -old girls. This garment bears long functional cords at the waist area.
Country of origin:
Italy
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Injuries
The product has drawstrings in the waist area, which are too long and unattached
The drawstrings can become trapped during activities of the child and cause serious injuries.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
White children's dress with short sleeves bearing a decorating bow in front along with belt at the waist area. It is intended for 18 months old girls.
Country of origin:
Unknown
Alert submitted by:
Cyprus
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Chemical
The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 507 mg/kg).
Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage fertility, breast-fed children or the unborn child.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Eye shadow palette with several colours. It is packed in a cardboard box with a transparent cap.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Slovakia
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock
The electrical insulation is inadequate which can lead to an electric shock for users.
Moreover, the product and the supply cable overheat. The user can receive burns from hot surfaces.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Hot-plate packaged in a cardboard box containing, apart from the appliance, the user manual in Italian, English, Portuguese and Spanish. The outer casing is made entirely of metal.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Italy
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock
Live parts of the product can become accessible. As a consequence, a user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Travel hair dryer with the outer casing made entirely of plastic with the exception of the metal air nozzle grille; it comes with removable, transparent reducer part.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Italy
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
The plastic collecting tray might overheat and catch fire.
Live (active) parts can become accessible to users. As a result, the user may receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor, Retailer): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Insect killer with UV lamp and black plastic casing. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Hungary
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Electric shock
The electrical insulation and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuit are not sufficient.
The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users
Description:
USB charger, sold in a printed cardboard box with plastic window.
Country of origin:
Lithuania
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Electric shock
The live supply conductor is connected directly to accessible metal parts of the appliance. The tip of the soldering iron is live depending on the position of the mains plug.
The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users
Description:
Soldering iron sold in a plastic casing.
Country of origin:
Sweden
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product: Portable fan with LEDs
Brand: YE RUI
Name: RECHARGEABLE MULTI-PURPOSE SMD LIGHT
Type / number of model: YR-2260; NO: 17224 / 1200315 (on an attached label)
Batch number / Barcode: 6 943346 364938 (on the packaging); 8 046012 003150 (on the label)
Risk type:
Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Live parts of the product are easily accessible. The appliance plug could overheat during use.
The user may receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The appliance plug could overheat and may cause burns or catch fire during use.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 60598. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Portable fan integrated with mains voltage rechargeable battery and 32 LED luminaire. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Hungary
Type of alert: Serious
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Products with other risk levels
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Risk type:
Injuries
The locking mechanism of the product can fail.
The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and it may deform during use, causing the user to lose balance and fall from a height.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Aluminium multipurpose ladder with 16 steps. The product was sold online.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Finland
Type of alert: Other
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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Risk type:
Electric shock
The electrical insulation and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuit are not sufficient.
The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description:
Charger in a cardboard box with several connecting cables, including car battery charger.
Country of origin:
China
Alert submitted by:
Czech Republic
Type of alert: Other
Year - Week:
2019 - 27
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