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Verbraucher |
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Bundesverband |
Report 4 (published on 27-01-2012)
| No. Ref. |
Notifying country | Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) |
Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country | Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
| 1 0081/12 |
Austria |
Category:
Cosmetics
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Microbiological The product poses a microbiological risk because it is contaminated by pathogenic organism such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans (more than 10x3cfu g or ml).
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and information to consumers.
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| 2 0082/12 |
Germany |
Category: Motor
vehicles
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Injuries The seams on the head airbag may have been produced incorrectly. As a result, the head airbag might not inflate in the event of an accident.
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Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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| 3 0083/12 |
Germany |
Category: Motor
vehicles
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Injuries It is possible that control units were incorrectly parameterised at the assembly plant. In vehicles with additional airbags, this could lead to a situation whereby the additional airbags are not activated when required. It could also result in the ESP system making settings related to dynamic road behaviour in borderline situations that do not always coincide with the driver's expectations.
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Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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| 4 0084/12 |
Poland |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Injuries The skirt poses a risk of injuries because of the length of the ribbon’s loose ends, which are too long, and the loops used to fasten the ribbon are too long. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
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|
| 5 0085/12 |
Italy |
Category: Gadgets
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Electric
shock The products pose a risk of electric shock and are therefore dangerous for children The products do not comply with the relevant national legislation.
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Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
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| 6 0086/12 |
Germany |
Category: Motor
vehicles
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Fire The auxiliary coolant pump of the turbocharger may fail caused by plastic additives in conjunction with high operating temperatures. In a few rare cases there may be smouldering of the auxiliary coolant pump. If so, an engine compartment fire or even a vehicle fire could occur.
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Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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| 7 0087/12 |
Slovenia |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a functional drawstring in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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| 8 0088/12 |
Slovenia |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a functional drawstring in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
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| 9 0089/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
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Chemical The product poses chemical risks because it contains 23% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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|
| 10 0090/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 30.52 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) while the body of the doll contains 3.32 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.08 % by weight of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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| 11 0091/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10.95 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
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|
| 12 0092/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
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Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (removable push handle and balls) that can be easily detached and swallowed by small children. In addition, the product has hard plastic edges which can injure children. The product does not comply with the Toys safety directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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| 13 0093/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Damage
to sight The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the impact surface of the projectiles is less than 3 cm2 and projectiles fired into someone’s face can cause injuries to the eye. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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|
| 14 0094/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Burns The products pose a risk of burns if they are exposed to a flame because the products burn too fast. The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
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| 15 0095/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Strangulation
and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because the tapes in the head and wrist area are too long. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
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|
| 16 0096/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because it remains burning too long if it catches fire. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-2.
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Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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| 17 0097/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Injuries
and Damage to sight The product poses a risk of injuries and damage to sight because the impact surface of the projectiles is less than 3 cm2 and projectiles fired into someone’s face can cause injuries, particularly to the eye. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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|
| 18 0098/12 |
Spain |
Category: Gadgets
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because it remains burning too long if it catches fire.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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|
| 19 0099/12 |
France |
Category: Toys
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Choking
and Chemical The product poses a risk of suffocation because it contains suction cups that can be easily detached and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. The product also poses a chemical risk because it contains 22% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the transparent plastic of the suction cup. According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary
stop of sales. Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities
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| 20 0100/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking and internal injuries because it contains small parts and accessible magnets, with a high magnetic flux index. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Imports
rejected by the customs authorities.
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| 21 0101/12 |
Germany |
Category:
Chemical products
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because seven PAHs classified as carcinogenic were detected (sum of the 7 PAHs: 1.808 mg/kg. Total EPA-PAH content: 22.07 mg/kg). According to Council Resolution 'ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' tattoo inks may not contain more than 0.5 mg/kg of PAHs.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
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| 22 0102/12 |
Italy |
Category:
Lighters
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Burns
and Fire The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
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Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
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| 23 0103/12 |
France |
Category: Toys
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of : - small parts, which can be easily detached and swallowed; and - long parts that could get stuck in the mouth of children unable to sit up unaided. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.
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| 24 0104/12 |
Spain |
Category: Motor
vehicles
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Fire
and Injuries Due to a production fault, there is a possibility of leakage from the fuel tank.
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Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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| 25 0105/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
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Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break into small parts that children can swallow and injuries because the hard plastic edges are burred. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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| 26 0106/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
|
Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be detached and swallowed, and injuries because the hard plastic edges are burred. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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| 27 0107/12 |
France |
Category: Toys
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Chemical The product poses chemical risks because it contains 18.2%, 28.4% and 6.6% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in the purple, flesh-coloured and pink plastic of the shoes, and 9.3% and 2.4% by weight of di-isononylphtalate (DINP) in the plastic of the head and legs and in the pink plastic of the shoes. According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
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|
| 28 0108/12 |
France |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.05 % by weight of clobetasol propionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
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|
| 29 0109/12 |
France |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.05 % by weight of clobetasol dipropionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
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|
| 30 0110/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Injuries
and Damage to sight The product poses a risk of injuries due to the kinetic energy generated, and damage to sight due to the power output of the laser component. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 60825-1
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Import
rejected by the customs authorities.
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| 31 0111/12 |
France |
Category:
Cosmetics
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.8 % by weight of hydroquinone which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
|
|
| 32 0112/12 |
France |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.05 % by weight of clobetasol propionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities
|
|
| 33 0113/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
|
Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be detached and swallowed, and injuries because the hard plastic edges are burred. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 34 0114/12 |
Finland |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Chemical The products pose chemical risks because they contain more than 0,1 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). The plastic material in the skull figure contains 38-39 % by weight of DEHP. The figure is situated on the arm so it could easily reach the baby’s mouth.
|
Import
rejected by the customs authorities.
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|
| 35 0115/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
|
Choking
and Injuries The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be detached and swallowed, and injuries because the hard plastic edges are burred. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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| 36 0116/12 |
Hungary |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
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Strangulation
and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood and toggles made out of rubber which, if pulled, could spring back into the eyes and face. The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
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|
| 37 0117/12 |
Hungary |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation
and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation because it has a drawstring placed in the hood with toggles on the ends and injuries because the drawstring is made out of rubber and if the child pulls it the toggles could spring back into the eyes and face causing injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 38 0118/12 |
Hungary |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 39 0119/12 |
Hungary |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation
and Injuries The product poses a serious risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords in the neck area and cords with knots and beads in the waist area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 40 0120/12 |
Greece |
Category: Motor
vehicles
|
Injuries The bolt attaching the seat-belt to the front seat may become loose, which could result in the seat-belt becoming detached in case of an impact.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 41 0121/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Hobby/sports
equipment
|
Fire
and Electric shock The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit supplied with the product: · is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads; · has pins that are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS1363.
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Voluntary
surrender of the products to the customs authorities.
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|
| 42 0122/12 |
Hungary |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 43 0123/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Fire
and Electrical shock The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because: · it does not have adequate insulation; · the internal connections rely upon solder to maintain their position; · it is not designed to withstand foreseeable overloads; · the pins are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS1363.
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Voluntary
surrender of the products to the customs authorities.
|
|
| 44 0124/12 |
Netherlands |
Category: Motor
vehicles
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as the frame may have cracks at the mounting points of the front suspension trailing arm.
|
Voluntary
information to consumers.
|
|
| 45 0125/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
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Microbiological The products pose a microbiological risk because they contain aerobic mesophilic bacteria (9 x105 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The products do not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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|
| 46 0126/12 |
France |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.05 % by weight of betamethasone dipropionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities |
Report 3 (published on 20-01-2012)
| No. Ref. |
Notifying country | Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) |
Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country | Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
| 1 0044/12 |
Bulgaria |
Category:
Food-imitating products
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Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative stones are similar to sweet or pieces of maize that it could be confused with real sweets or corns and swallowed by children. The product does not comply with Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Withdrawal
from the market and obligation to inform consumers against the risks posed
by the product ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 2 0045/12 |
Germany |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the pins can detach and remain stuck in the wall socket when the product is removed from the wall socket. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
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Voluntary
recall from consumers.
|
|
| 3 0046/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation
and Injuries The products pose a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of : - Free-ends and knots in the neck area, - Cords that are too long, - Functional cords and knots. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 4 0047/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Injuries The products pose a risk of injuries due to the presence of ribbons in the chest and waist area which are too long. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 5 0048/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation
and Injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of: - cords with unfinished free-ends with knots to be tied around the neck and at the back; - two functional cords which are too long at each end; - cords with free-ends and knots in the waist area; - a drawstring without an attachment point. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 6 0049/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking as the teat can easily be torn off and swallowed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 7 0050/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because there are no shutters to protect the holes in the socket when the plug is removed. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 8 0051/12 |
France |
Category:
Decorative articles
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Burns
and Fire The product poses a risk of burns because the decorative elements of the arrangement may catch fire. In addition, the product does not contain warning pictograms. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 9 0052/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Choking
and Strangulation The product poses a risk of choking and strangulation because the iris root breaks into small pieces that can be swallowed and because the necklace is too long. In addition, the product does not comply with the national legislation regarding claims of therapeutic value for one or more illnesses without meeting the requirements laid down in the Medicines Act and its implementing provisions, and ascribing specific preventive or therapeutic effects unsupported by adequate technical or scientific tests accredited and expressly recognised by the State health authority.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 10 0053/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation resistance of the battery charger is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 11 0054/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because there are no shutters to protect the holes in the socket when the plug is removed. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 12 0055/12 |
Spain |
Category: Motor
vehicles
|
Injuries The bolts for the side stand switch may become loose and fall out. This could result in the wrong positioning of the switch, in which case the switch may no longer detect that the side stand is in the down position. It may thus be possible to start the motorcycle with the side stand in the down position which could lead to an accident.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 13 0056/12 |
France |
Category: Kitchen/
cooking accessories
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the dispenser head of the cream whipper can explode. One serious injury reported. The product does not comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 14 0057/12 |
Germany |
Category:
Machinery
|
Injuries
and Burns Owing to the inadequate performance of the non-manually-activated chain brake, kickback may result in the user suffering serious injuries to the neck and/or upper body. In addition, if force is exerted on the rear handgrip its inadequate mechanical strength may result in it breaking off, together with the petrol tank, which may lead to burns. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
|
Import
rejected by the customs authorities.
|
|
| 15 0058/12 |
Bulgaria |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Injuries This product poses a risk of injuries because in the area of the pushchair which is accessible to children there are cutting and squeezing points between the moving parts which close at a distance of less than 12 mm. A child's finger can be entrapped in the holes used for attaching the hood above the wheels of the stroller. In addition, warnings required by the standard are missing. One accident reported. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
|
Sales
ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by
the authorities.
|
|
| 16 0059/12 |
Lithuania |
Category:
Chemical products
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 19.20% by weight of chloroform. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 17 0060/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · the cover of the mains input enclosure can come off exposing live mains parts that are freely accessible; · the electrical insulation is inadequate. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 18 0061/12 |
France |
Category: Kitchen/cooking
accessories
|
Injuries Due to a manufacturing defect, there is a possibility that part of the dispenser head could be ejected injuring the user. One injury reported. The product does not comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 19 0062/12 |
Spain |
Category:
Personal Protective equipment
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be easily detached and swallowed by small children. One accident reported. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 20 0063/12 |
Italy |
Category:
Chemical products
|
Chemical The product poses a serious risk because the aromatic amine o-toluidine was released from azo dyes in both tattoo inks: Viper Red 8.7 mg/kg, Snot Green 12 mg/kg. The presence of azo dyes is not compliant with Council of Europe Resolution "ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up". In addition, Viper Red contained 2-ethoxy aniline, which is toxic. Furthermore, both tattoo inks contained compounds related to aromatic hydrocarbons.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 21 0064/12 |
Italy |
Category:
Jewellery
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because some samples release 5.5 µg/cm2/week and 2.6 µg/cm2/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.2 µg/cm²/week. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
|
Import
rejected by the customs authorities.
|
|
| 22 0065/12 |
Germany |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material of the princess doll's shoes contains 4.3 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market by the importer. Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities
|
|
| 23 0066/12 |
France |
Category:
Communication and media equipment
|
Electric
shock and Fire The mains charger poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: · the creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small; · there is no additional fixing of the various soldered connections of the primary circuit. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 24 0067/12 |
France |
Category:
Communication and media equipment
|
Electric
shock and Fire The mains charger poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: · the creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are too small; · there is no additional fixing of the various soldered connections of the primary circuit. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60065.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
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| 25 0068/12 |
Lithuania |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cable anchorage is not protected against pulling and twisting and the conductors can easily break. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
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| 26 0069/12 |
France |
Category: Other
|
Injuries Because of the inability of the product to detect a high alcohol level, there is a risk of a user driving with an undetected high alcohol level which could lead to a road accident. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.
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Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
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| 27 0070/12 |
Bulgaria |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the hood and neck area. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 14682.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and obligation to inform consumers against the risks posed
by the product ordered by the authorities.
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| 28 0071/12 |
Denmark |
Category:
Electrical appliances and equipment
|
Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because single-pole insertion of a plug is possible leaving the remaining live pin accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60884.
|
Withdrawal
from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 29 0072/12 |
Romania |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Strangulation
and injuries The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood and waist area which are too long. The products do not comply with the European standard EN 14682.
|
Sales
ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
|
|
| 30 0073/12 |
Greece |
Category:
Recreational craft
|
Injuries The guide pipe may have been detached from the outer steering cable during assembly. This can cause steering to become obstructed and create the potential for an accident. The product does not comply with the Recreational Craft Directive.
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Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 31 0074/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 25.62% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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.
|
Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
|
|
| 32 0075/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 33.72 % and the body of the doll contains 31.65 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
|
Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
|
|
| 33 0076/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk to children because the snake contains 34.06 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP). 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.
|
Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
|
|
| 34 0077/12 |
Cyprus |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk to children because the head of the doll contains 33.43 % bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) while the body of the doll contains 5.01 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.10 % by weight Dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
|
Voluntary
stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.
|
|
| 35 0078/12 |
Poland |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Injuries
and Strangulation The product poses a risk of injury because of the presence of cords in the hood and straps in the waist area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 36 0079/12 |
Spain |
Category: Other
|
Burns
and Fire The product poses a risk of burns and fire because - the material surrounding the flame is inflammable. - Left without control floating in a bridge, it can be pushed by the wind to the edgel. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings. In addition, the compulsory labelling information does not appear in Spanish.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 37 0080/12 |
Germany |
Category: Other
|
Asphyxiation The product poses a chemical risk because it does not properly detect carbon monoxide gas. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 50291.
|
Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. |
Report 2 (published on
13-01-2012)
| No. Ref. |
Notifying country | Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) |
Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country | Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
| 1 0030/12 |
Austria |
Category: Other
|
Injuries When using appropriate ‘Magnum’ calibre ammunition, the chamber may suddenly move out of position. This may lead to injuries to the person using the rifle. Persons who are in the direct vicinity of (particularly behind) the user may also be at risk.
|
Voluntary
corrective action.
|
|
| 2 0031/12 |
France |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Injuries
and choking The product poses a risk of injuries because the rear tube of the seat back on the locking mechanism side can break, as well as the stud for locking the locking system. The product also poses a risk of choking because the cap covering the locking mechanism can be easily detached and swallowed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988-1.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 3 0032/12 |
France |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the secondary strut can be easily deformed, which could make the pushchair collapse. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 4 0033/12 |
France |
Category:
Childcare articles and children's equipment
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the secondary strut can be easily deformed, which could make the pushchair collapse. In addition, warnings are missing or are not in line with the standards. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.
|
Seizure
of the product ordered by the authorities..
|
|
| 5 0034/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the mouthpiece of the trumpet can be easily detached and is a small part that could be swallowed by a child. The product does not comply with the Toys safety directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 6 0035/12 |
Spain |
Category: Toys
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the sequins can be easily detached and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Withdrawal
from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 7 0036/12 |
Germany |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Microbiological The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (1.9x107 cfu/g, identification of enterobacter gergoviae) which can cause severe infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 8 0037/12 |
Germany |
Category: Other
|
Asphyxiation The product poses a chemical risk because it does not properly detect carbon monoxide gas. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291.
|
Recall
from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 9 0038/12 |
Romania |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical This product poses a serious chemical risk because it contains 2mg/kg of lead and 0.281mg/kg of arsenic which are prohibited substances in cosmetics. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
|
Sales
ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 10 0039/12 |
Romania |
Category:
Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10mg/kg of chromium and 2.1mg/kg of lead which are prohibited substances in cosmetics. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
|
Sales
ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 11 0040/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the eyes can be easily detached and are small parts which may be placed in the mouth by children and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys safety directive and with the relevant European standard 71-1.
|
Voluntary
stop of sales and distribution. Voluntary recall from consumers.
|
|
| 12 0041/12 |
Portugal |
Category: Motor
vehicles
|
Fire It is possible that leaks may occur in the high-pressure lines due to faulty pipe material. In the worst case, escaping diesel may cause the vehicle to catch fire.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 13 0042/12 |
Portugal |
Category: Motor
vehicles
|
Fire It is possible that leaks may occur in the high-pressure lines due to faulty pipe material. In the worst case, escaping diesel may cause the vehicle to catch fire.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 14 0043/12 |
Bulgaria |
Category:
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.0 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
|
Sales ban ordered by the authorities. |
Report 1 (published on 06-01-2012)
| No. Ref. |
Notifying country | Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) |
Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country | Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
| 1 0001/12 |
France |
Category: Toys
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the seam is loose and allows access to the stuffing and to a bag of plastic balls. The bag itself cannot be completely removed via the seam. However, it releases the little plastic balls, which can be ingested or inhaled. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Voluntary stop of
sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 2 0002/12 |
Germany |
Category: Other
|
Chemical Because of its presentation (i.e. a label depicting fruits), the "Strawberry Low" sample is considered to be a harmful product that can be mistaken for a foodstuff. In the same way, since the "Turkish Tobacco Med" sample is to be stored in a household refrigerator along with food, it cannot be ruled out that it will be mistaken for a foodstuff and harm the health of consumers. Similarly, it cannot be stated with certainty that children will not ingest the product. The "Strawberry Low" sample had a nicotine yield of 9.3 g/kg. In the "Turkish Tobacco Med" sample, a nicotine yield of 4.8 g/kg was determined. In Opinion No 013/2008 of 5 January 2008, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) determined that the ingestion of only around 5 mg of nicotine per kilogram of body weight can cause death. Under § 5(2)(2) LFGB, it is prohibited to manufacture for others, to process or to place on the market products that can be mistaken for food.
|
Imports rejected by
the customs authorities.
|
|
| 3 0003/12 |
Sweden |
Category: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
|
Injuries The high chair buckle can open unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard. Three incidents reported.
|
Voluntary
corrective action.
|
|
| 4 0004/12 |
Spain |
Category: Other
|
Burns and Injuries The product poses a risk of burns and fire because, after launching, the lanterns fly in the air without control. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings.
|
Withdrawn from the
market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 5 0005/12 |
Spain |
Category: Motor vehicles
|
Fire There is a possibility of a leak occurring in the high pressure pipe of the fuel injection system. In the worst case, the leaked fuel may eventually cause a fire.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 6 0006/12 |
France |
Category: Lighting chains
|
Fire and Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because there is no effective cord anchorage to the bulbs and the conductors can be easily pulled out. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 7 0007/12 |
Spain |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · The pins of the plug are accessible when the plug is partly inserted in the socket. · Live parts of the adapter protected by shutters are accessible without a plug being inserted. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
|
Withdrawal from the
market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 8 0008/12 |
France |
Category: Lighting chains
|
Fire and Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because there is no cord anchorage at the transformer input and output and because the insulation is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 9 0009/12 |
Spain |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible and the cross-sectional area of the conductors in the flexible power cable is less than required. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Withdrawal from the
market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 10 0010/12 |
France |
Category: Lighting chains
|
Fire and Electric
shock The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because there is no cord anchorage at the transformer input and output. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 11 0011/12 |
France |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · the shape and decoration may make it likely to be treated as a toy by children; · the insulation is not sufficient because the creepage distances between live parts with different polarities are less than required. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 12 0012/12 |
France |
Category: Other
|
Asphyxiation and
Burns The product is not sufficiently sensitive. The failure to detect commonly occurring types of fire does not permit the user and others around them to take the measures necessary to avoid the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14604.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
|
|
| 13 0013/12 |
France |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because: · the shape and decoration may make it likely to be treated as a toy by children; · the insulation is not sufficient because the creepage distances between live parts with different polarities are less than required. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 14 0014/12 |
France |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Cuts The fan is unstable and overturns at an inclination of 10°. It may cause cuts if it overturns while in operation. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 15 0015/12 |
France |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the plastic cover may break leaving live components of the heating elements accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
|
Products seized by
the authorities.
|
|
| 16 0016/12 |
Spain |
Category: Electrical appliances and
equipment
|
Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is possible to insert a Class I plug in a socket intended exclusively to take plugs for Class II appliances (that do not have an earth wire). The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.
|
Withdrawal from the
market ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 17 0017/12 |
Lithuania |
Category: Toys
|
Choking and
Injuries The product poses a risk of choking and internal injuries because the eggs are small parts that could be swallowed and have a magnetic flux index that is too high. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Withdrawal from the
market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 18 0018/12 |
Romania |
Category: Food-imitating products
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, (the small divided portions) the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
|
Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
|
|
| 19 0019/12 |
Romania |
Category: Cosmetics
|
Chemical The products present a chemical risk due to the content of 2.3 mg/kg lead, arsenic 0,186 mg/kg, 44mg/kg chromium, which are prohibited under the provisions of the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Sales ban and
recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 20 0020/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the bells attached to the collar are easily removed and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market and destruction of the remaining stock.
|
|
| 21 0021/12 |
Romania |
Category: Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.4mg/kg of lead and 0.695 of arsenic which are prohibited substances under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
|
|
| 22 0022/12 |
Romania |
Category: Cosmetics
|
Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.1mg/kg of lead, 0.193mg/kg of arsenic and 1.25mg/kg of chromium which are prohibited substances under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
|
Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
|
|
| 23 0023/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Fire and Electric
shock The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the mains adaptor does not have adequate insulation. In addition, the pins of the mains adaptor are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 24 0024/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Fire and Electric
shock The mains adaptor has inadequately sized pins. As a result: · damage could occur to the socket with the risk of overheating or arcing within the socket; · the mechanical connections between the base and the cover of the mains adaptor suffer undue strain when inserted or removed from the socket. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant national standard BS 1363.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 25 0025/12 |
United Kingdom |
Category: Toys
|
Fire and Electric
shock The mains adaptor poses a risk of fire and electric shock because its insulation resistance is not sufficient. In addition, the pins of the mains adaptor are inadequately sized. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard.
|
Voluntary
withdrawal from the market.
|
|
| 26 0026/12 |
Ireland |
Category: Motor vehicles
|
Injuries The affected vehicles may experience a problem related to the auxiliary belt and tensioner. If the tensioner failed, there would be a sudden loss of power assisted steering and the possibility of a sudden loss of engine drive without prior warning.
|
Voluntary
corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
|
| 27 0027/12 |
Finland |
Category: Toys
|
Chemical These products pose chemical risks because quantity of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) exceeds the maximum permitted level 0,1 % (1) Plastic material in the tyres contains 22 % by mass of DEHP; 2) Plastic material in the tyres contains 30 % by mass of DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
|
Import rejected by
the customs authorities.
|
|
| 28 0028/12 |
Denmark |
Category: Other
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not have sufficient strength. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
|
Recall from
consumers ordered by the authorities.
|
|
| 29 0029/12 |
Denmark |
Category: Other
|
Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not have sufficient strength. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
|
Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. |
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