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The Rapid Alert System for Non­Food Products (RAPEX)

RAPEX ­ Weekly overview report of notifications week 48 ­ 2014 Level

Serious risk

Type

Consumer products

No.  Ref.

1  A12/1889/14

Notifying country

Czech Republic

Product

Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: High chair Brand: Klupš Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Anežka 1 (Agnieszka 1) Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 54000000 ­ Baby Care Description: A wooden high chair supplied with a wooden table, which can be combined or used separately. The seat and the back of the chair are covered with washable material. A wooden tray is firmly attached to the wooden structure of the chair.

Risk

Injuries The high chair is not sufficiently stable. If a child pushes his feet against, for example, the table, the high chair can tip over backwards and the child may fall.

Measures adopted by notifying country

Products were found and measures were taken also in:

Voluntary measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988­1.

Country of origin: Poland

Serious risk

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2  A12/1890/14

Lithuania

Category: Furniture

Injuries

Product: Dining table

The table is not

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Brand: Link's Name: Ovali Type/number of model: Art No. 50700330 Batch number/Barcode: 4010340507332 OECD Portal Category: 75000000 ­ Household / Office Furniture / Furnishings Description: Expandable, white dining table with chrome legs. The dimensions are as follows: 140cm/180cm/90 cm. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.

sufficiently strong and resistant to load. If it breaks while dishes and glass items are on it, the user may suffer injuries.

the product and any accompanying measures  

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12521. 1 incident reported.

Country of origin: Unknown

Serious risk

Consumer products

3  A12/1892/14

Slovenia

Category: Machinery

Cuts

Product: Mitre saw

The instructions for use are incomplete, therefore the user is not aware of the dangers of working with a combined mitre and bench saw while in the mitre saw position. The user can touch the saw blade while the saw is still running because the blade protector does not protect the blade completely.

Brand: Stayer Name: Mitre Saw Type/number of model: SC251W Batch number/Barcode: 8427648150416 OECD Portal Category: 82000000 ­ Tools / Equipment ­ Power Description: Combined mitre and bench saw. Cardboard packaging, dimensions 60 x 40 x 60 cm. Country of origin: Spain

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

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The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61029­2.

Serious risk

Consumer products



Germany

A12/1893/14

Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Brand: Mini Name: Mini 3­door Type/number of model: Model:F56 Type: UKL­L EC­type approval: e1*2007/46*0371* Batch number/Barcode: The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2014 and September 2014. OECD Portal Category: 77000000 ­ Automotive Description: Passenger car. Country of origin: Germany

Injuries There is a fault affecting the adjustment mechanism (recliner) of the front seat backrests. It is possible that the teeth of the mechanism may not be fully engaged and therefore seat backrest retention could be impaired, resulting in the seat folding in the event of severe rear impact, thus reducing the protection of the occupant.

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users  

 

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users  

 

No pictures are available Serious risk

Consumer products

5  A12/1894/14

Germany

Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Brand: Porsche Name: Boxster, Cayman, 911, 911 Turbo

Injuries The upper part of the front bonnet lock is faulty causing the bonnet to open inadvertently.

Type/number of model: Types: 981, 991, 991 Turbo EC­ type approvals: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.weeklyReportPrintVsn&web_report_id=1151

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e13*2007/46*1185*00­ *03, e13*2007/46*1187*00­ *10 e13*2007/46*1188*00­ *03 Batch number/Barcode: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 7.5.2014 and 23.9.2014. OECD Portal Category: 77000000 ­ Automotive Description: Passenger cars. Country of origin: Germany No pictures are available Serious risk

Consumer products

6  A12/1895/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s outfit Brand: AOLES Name: Unknown Type/number of model: YF44218 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

Injuries The presence of a drawstring in the waist area which is too long could lead to injuries.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Grey outfit for children consisting of trousers and sweatshirt with hood and zip­fastener. The sweatshirt is decorated with an inscription: "Go ddress sweet". The waistband of the trousers is attached in one point and their free ends of drawstrings protrude by 210 mm at each end when the garment is opened to its largest. Size: 4, 6, 8, 10,12. Country of origin: China

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7  A12/1896/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's sweatshirt Brand: emt Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Model 1: KH32230, Model 2: KH32232 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

Strangulation The drawstring with free ends in the hood can become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: 1. Green sweatshirt with hood, zip­fastener and two pockets. The product is decorated with inscriptions. 2. Red sweatshirt with hood, zip­fastener and two pockets. The product is decorated with a British flag and inscriptions. Sizes of the samples: 134, 140, 146, 152, 158, 164 Country of origin: Unknown

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Hungary

A12/1897/14

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's trousers Brand: GRACE Name: Unknown Type/number of model: B41074 Batch number/Barcode: 5999011410746 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Grey leisure trousers for children, with drawstrings in the waist. Size: 140­164

Injuries The unattached drawstrings in the waist area may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

Compulsory measures: Other  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: China

Serious risk

Consumer products

9  A12/1898/14

United Kingdom

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment

Electric shock Product can

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Product: LED light bulb Brand: Phoenix Name: Unknown Type/number of model: GU10 4LED 6W Batch number/Barcode: J41W 0314 OECD Portal Category: 78000000 ­ Electrical Supplies Description: LED light bulb, warm white 220­ 240 Voltage, 4X 6 Watt. Four or six individual plain white boxes are packed in outer white cardboard boxes. Country of origin: China

Serious risk

Consumer products

10  A12/1899/14

Slovakia

Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Soother Brand: Unknown Name: PRIMA BABY Type/number of model: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: 8593379500254 OECD Portal Category: 54000000 ­ Baby Care Description: Children's soother in blue colour. Packed in a transparent plastic bag. The product is accompanied by user manual and safety warnings.

be unscrewed without the use of a tool, exposing live parts. Internally the product is constructed to an inadequate standard and does not provide adequate protection against electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.

Choking The product can easily break and small parts can easily detach. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

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Serious risk

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France

A12/1900/14

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment Product: Mains charger for e­cigarette Brand: Clopinette Name: Charger Type/number of model: Model SS007 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 78000000 ­ Electrical Supplies

Electric shock The electrical insulation is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558­2.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

Description: Mains charger for e­cigarette , black, in plain clear plastic bag. Country of origin: China

Serious risk

Consumer products

12  A12/1901/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s sweatshirt Brand: GRACE Name: Unknown Type/number of model: 1. model: G40157; 2. model: B40452 Batch number/Barcode: 1., 5999011401577; 2., 5999011404523

Strangulation The drawstring placed in the hood with free ends could lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: 1. Children's sweatshirt in http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.weeklyReportPrintVsn&web_report_id=1151

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green colour with hood and zip­fastener. 2. Children's sweatshirt in blue colour with hood and zip­fastener. The products are decorated with inscriptions. The hood includes a non­ fixed drawstring with free ends. Size: 134, 140, 146, 152, 158, 164 Country of origin: Unknown

Serious risk

Consumer products

13  A12/1902/14

Malta

Category: Hobby/sports equipment Product: Diving equipment Brand: Aqua Lung Name: SureLock II Rubber Weight Pocket Handles Type/number of model: SureLock II Batch number/Barcode: The recall concerns all SureLock II rubber weight pocket handles OECD Portal Category: 71000000 ­

Drowning The mechanical weight release system can fail to deploy as a consequence of the rubber cracking, tearing or breaking. If this were to occur during a dive, the weight pocket would be left engaged inside the buoyancy compensator.

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users  

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Sports Equipment Description: Mechanical weight release system found on most Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators. Country of origin: China

Serious risk

Consumer products

14  A12/1903/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls’ outfit Brand: ASUKA Name: Unknown Type/number of model: AX­001 Batch number/Barcode: 6 942514 646463 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Outfit for young children consisting of trousers, a short sleeved T­shirt and a sweatshirt with hood and zip­fastener. The hood of the sweatshirt includes a non­fixed drawstring with knotted ends. The waistband of the trousers includes an unattached drawstring with free ends. Size: 86, 92, 104, 110

Injuries, Strangulation The presence of a drawstring in the hood and the presence of a drawstring in the trousers could lead to strangulation or injuries, respectively.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: Unknown

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15  A12/1904/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls’ outfit Brand: NAPOLEONE Name: Unknown Type/number of model: D­101 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Purple outfit for children consisting of trousers a long sleeved T­shirt and a sweatshirt with hood and zip­fastener. The hood of the sweatshirt includes a non­fixed drawstring with free ends. The waistband of the trousers includes an unattached drawstring with free ends. Size: 8, 10, 12.

Injuries, Strangulation The presence of a drawstring in the hood and the presence of a drawstring in the trousers could lead to strangulation or injuries, respectively.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: Unknown

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Spain

A12/1905/14

Category: Toys

Choking

Product: Toy machine gun

The suction cups of the projectiles can easily detach. If put in the mouth by children, they may obstruct the airways.

Brand: Unknown Name: Ametralladora Blaster Type/number of model: Ref 40277 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 86000000 ­ Toys / Games Description: Toy machine gun with projectiles with suction cups. The toy works with batteries and is supplied in a cardboard box.

Compulsory measures: Import rejected at border  

 

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71­1.

Country of origin: China

Serious risk

Consumer products

17  A12/1906/14

Germany

Category: Toys

Chemical

Product: Jewellery kit

The product contains 20 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

Brand: Unknown Name: Sprankelende Armbanden ­ Sparkling bracelets Type/number of model: Ref No. FI3AS/A BATCH NO74649B Batch number/Barcode: 5032305691602 OECD Portal Category: 86000000 ­ Toys / Games Description: Brightly coloured and shiny silvery beads in different shapes (mostly plastic) with

The product does not comply with

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individual charms made of metal (heart, star, rosette, flower) and a white elastic cord. Packed in a brightly printed, folding cardboard box containing sealed, small, clear plastic bags inside a larger bag, and a sheet of instructions.

the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

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Consumer products

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Latvia

A12/1907/14

Category: Toys

Choking

Product: Rattle

The handle of the rattle is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways.

Brand: Marek Name: Marakasy Grzechotka Type/number of model: M10 Batch number/Barcode: EAN 5905392000070 OECD Portal Category: 86000000 ­ Toys / Games Description: Rattle made from plastic in the form of maracas in yellow colour with black handle. Packaging ­ transparent plastic bag with a label.

Voluntary measures: Destruction of the product  

 

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71­1.

Country of origin: Poland

Serious risk

Consumer products

19  A12/1908/14

Sweden

Category: Jewellery

Chemical

Product: Hair clip

The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium

Brand: Beauty Name: Unknown

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Type/number of model: 80049 Batch number/Barcode: 7071114000074 OECD Portal Category: 64000000 ­ Personal Accessories Description: Two hair clips in gold coloured metal with purple stones shaped as a butterfly. On the black plastic tag, there is the trademark "Beauty" and the words "Oslo, Stockholm Copenhagen" printed in silver.

(measured value: 23% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: Taiwan

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20  A12/1909/14

Sweden

Category: Jewellery

Chemical

Product: Necklace

The product contains lead (measured value: 0.6 % by weight) which has to be avoided as it is harmful to human health.

Brand: Flash Name: Unknown Type/number of model: 4390 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 64000000 ­ Personal Accessories Description: Necklace with silver pearls in various sizes. A label is attached to the necklace with the trademark Flash and "For women. By women." in black print.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

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Poland

A12/1910/14

Category: Pyrotechnic articles

Burns, Injuries

Product: Fireworks

The burning phase of the initial fuse is too long; users may get close to the flame to check if it works properly and get burned. The fireworks can explode at a low height, causing injuries to the users.

Brand: Jorge Name: CHIMERA Type/number of model: JRC09 , 36041000 Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 1395/F2/0021/2010, Barcode: 5907704102243 OECD Portal Category: 62000000 ­ Stationery / Office Machinery / Occasion Supplies Description: Roman candles of category 2. They are supplied in a tube containing alternate propellant charges, pyrotechnic units and transmitting fuses.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Warning consumers of the risks  

 

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947­5.

Country of origin: China

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22  A12/1911/14

Poland

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment Product: Mains extension lead Brand: BHC Name: Przewodu 5m, z Uziemieniem Type/number of model: Unknown

Electric shock The cable clamp may loosen. As a result, live parts of the cable may become accessible. The product does not comply with

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Batch number/Barcode: 2010071111039 OECD Portal Category: 78000000 ­ Electrical Supplies Description: Mains extension lead with three earthed socket outlets.

the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.

Country of origin: China

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23  A12/1912/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's sweatshirt Brand: CITYGANG Name: Unknown Type/number of model: B­1014 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Boy’s grey and black sweatshirt with hood, snap buttons and two pockets. The product is decorated with yellow inscriptions: "NYC", "Ctd Sfaued OSL G0618 College Jeague 1998". The hood has a non­fixed drawstring with free ends. Size: 10, 12

Strangulation The drawstrings with free ends in the hood pose a risk of strangulation to children because they can be wrapped around the child's neck.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: China

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24  A12/1913/14

Greece

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's outfit Brand: Child Face Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Art: H­1230 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

Injuries The drawstrings in the waist area may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries.

Voluntary measures: Corrective measures  

 

Compulsory measures: Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions  

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Children's outfit consisting of a pair of trousers, a shirt and a sweatshirt. The trousers are blue with yellow drawstrings. The shirt is light grey with orange and green inscriptions. The sweatshirt is dark grey with blue sleeves, orange, blue and green inscriptions, it has a hood and 2 pockets. Sizes of the samples: 8­14 (years) Country of origin: China

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25  A12/1914/14

Greece

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's outfit Brand: Hello Coccinelli Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Model No: 8360 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

Injuries The drawstrings in the waist area may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries.

Voluntary measures: Corrective measure  

 

Compulsory measures: Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions  

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Outfit for children consisting of a pair of trousers, a shirt and a sweatshirt. The trousers are grey and have red drawstrings. The shirt is red and the sweatshirt is grey, both with inscriptions and decorations. The sweatshirt has a hood and 2 pockets. Sizes of the sample: 8­12 (years) Country of origin: China

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Bulgaria

A12/1915/14

Category: Other

Injuries

Product: Elastic straps

The straps may break when under tension. If the hook detaches, it could hit the user, causing injuries.

Brand: Chetak Name: Luggage straps Type/number of model: Item №LS111 Batch number/Barcode: 8694461157100 OECD Portal Category: 58000000 ­ Cross Segment

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

Description: Elastic luggage straps, 4 items in single packaging which contains 2 elastic ropes 18 inches long and 2 elastic ropes 24 inches long. Country of origin: China

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27  A12/1916/14

Bulgaria

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment Product: Plug adapter Brand: Unknown Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Art. No.: 307­5 Batch

Burns, Electric shock There is a possibility for the user to have direct contact with live parts of plugs connected to the adapter. The pins can

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number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 78000000 ­ Electrical Supplies Description: White plug adaptor with five outlets for two­pole plugs. Marking "MADE IN CHINA, 250V 5A~". Supplied in a box of 12 items. Country of origin: China

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28  A12/1917/14

Bulgaria

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls’ dress Brand: Marions Name: Unknown Type/number of model: MEL­4519­BM Batch number/Barcode: 8970000014197 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

become loose and detach: if a pin detaches and remains in the socket it poses a risk of electric shock for the user. The product does not comply with the relevant standard EN 60825­1.

Strangulation The presence of a long, decorative ribbon in the neck area can lead to strangulation.

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Child’s long­sleeved dress in dark blue colour, with white sections around the neck, hem and cuffs of the dress and a white band attached to both pockets at the front. The dress also has decorative ribbons. One ribbon is attached in the neck area and has long, free hanging ends. Country of origin: Turkey

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Portugal

A12/1918/14

Category: Motor vehicles Product: Passenger car Brand: Toyota Name: Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Verso­S, iQ e Urban Cruiser. Type/number of model: Auris – Model Code: NDE150, NDE180, Corolla – Model Code: NDE150, NDE180, IQ – Model Code: NUJ10, Urban Cruiser – Model Code: NLP110, NLP115, Verso S – Model Code: NLP121, Yaris – Model Code: NLP130, NLP90 Batch number/Barcode: Production year: 2008 ­ 2014.

Fire Due to insufficient air flow efficiency in the intake system, oil may accumulate in the intercooler. Under certain driving conditions, the oil may flow into the combustion chamber and might cause engine damage, which may increase the risk of a fire in the engine compartment due to leaked oil.

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users  

 

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product

 

OECD Portal Category: 77000000 ­ Automotive Description: Passenger car. Country of origin: Japan, France, United Kingdom, Turkey No pictures are available

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30  A12/1919/14

Bulgaria

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls' dress

Injuries The girls' dress has functional cord in the

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Brand: Marions Name: Unknown Type/number of model: MEL­5755­BM, Batch number/Barcode: 8970000014463 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Children’s long­ sleeved dress. The dress has dark blue sleeves, shoulders and area under the hips and the rest of the dress is black, beige and dark blue. There is an attached yellow decoration in the neck area.

waist area with free ends which can become trapped during various activities of a child causing injuries.

and any accompanying measures  

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: Turkey

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Bulgaria

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls' sweatshirt Brand: PANÇO Name: Unknown Type/number of model: 1323151

Choking The small decorations may easily detach. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

Batch number/Barcode: 8680488376921 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Dark blue sweatshirt with a printed rose on the front. On the rose there are small shiny green and red rhinestones and tiny decorative http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.weeklyReportPrintVsn&web_report_id=1151

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pieces. Size of the sample: 92. Country of origin: Turkey

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32  A12/1921/14

Slovakia

Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment Product: Soother with holder Brand: IKO Name: Happy Babies Type/number of model: No. 0129 (on the packaging) , No. 57276 (on the label) Batch number/Barcode: 8585030057276 OECD Portal Category: 54000000 ­ Baby Care

Choking The plastic clip is designed without ventilation holes. If put in the mouth by small children, it can block the airways. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12586.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

Description: Babies' soother with pink holder. Packed in a transparent plastic blister with paper backing. Country of origin: China

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Lithuania

A12/1922/14

Category: Furniture

Injuries

Product: Chair

The chair is not strong enough. The chair legs can break during use with the risk of injury for the user.

Brand: Nowy Styl Name: Chair Seven Type/number of model: art. C­27 (blue textile fabric); , art. C­29 (burgundy textile fabric, art. V­4 (black artificial leather) Batch number/Barcode: 4820040227023, 4820040229577, 4820040604312

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures  

 

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 161390.

OECD Portal Category: 75000000 ­ Household / Office Furniture / Furnishings Description: Chair with steel tube frame. Country of origin: Ukraine

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34  A12/1923/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children’s trousers Brand: 1. Play Back; 2. Play Back Los Angeles Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Model 1: T­807; Model 2: G­030 Batch number/Barcode: 1. 6011037108076; 2. 6011037100308 OECD Portal

Injuries The products have unattached drawstrings in the waist area that can become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries. The products do not comply with the relevant European

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Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

standard EN 14682.

Description: 1. Dark blue leisure trousers for children. 2. Pink leisure trousers for children. The waistband of the trousers includes an unattached drawstring with free ends. The products are decorated with different inscriptions. Size: 98,122,128 Country of origin: China  

 

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35  A12/1924/14

Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Boys' shorts Brand: SUN SEA Name: Unknown Type/number of model: D­01 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing Description: Boys' red shorts decorated with white stripes. The waistband of the shorts includes an unattached drawstring with knotted ends. Size: 116, 122, 128, 134, 146, 152

Injuries The unattached drawstrings in the waist area could become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: China

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Hungary

A12/1925/14

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Girls' bikini Brand: CACTUS CLONE Name: Unknown Type/number of model: TSWB5601 Batch number/Barcode: 4893940102356 OECD Portal Category: 67000000 ­ Clothing

Injuries The long functional cords with knotted ends present in the waist area could get caught and lead to injuries.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users  

 

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product

 

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Description: Colourful bikini for girls. The bikini bottom can be tied at the sides with functional cords that have knotted ends in the waist area. The length of the cords is greater than 140 mm. Size: 16 ­ 164 Country of origin: China

 

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37  A12/1926/14

Bulgaria

Category: Other

Injuries

Product: Elastic luggage straps

The straps may break when under

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Brand: Guard Name: Elastic straps Type/number of model: Item Nos. 130, 136, 137, 138 Batch number/Barcode: 1) 5201536001300 2) 5201536901365 3) 5201536911371 4) 5201536991380 OECD Portal Category: 58000000 ­ Cross Segment

tension. If they break, the luggage could fall hitting other persons or causing traffic accidents.

and any accompanying measures  

The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

Description: Elastic ropes for attaching luggage to vehicles, bicycles, etc. Packed in individual polyethylene bags with an attached cardboard label. 1) Item No. 130 : two items in each packaging, 80 cm long and 8 mm wide, supplied with 4 hooks attached to both ends of the elastic straps by means of a metal ring, in four colours – yellow, blue, red and green. 2) Item No. 136: four items in each packaging, 80 cm long and 8 mm wide, supplied with 8 hooks attached to both ends of the elastic straps by means of a metal ring, in four colours. 3) item No. 137 : one item in each packaging, 100 cm long and 10 mm wide, supplied with 2 hooks attached to both ends of the elastic straps. 4) Item No. 138, two items in each packaging, 100 cm long and 10 mm wide, supplied with 4 hooks attached to both ends of the elastic straps. Country of origin: China  

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Hungary

A11/0104/14

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment Product: Nail polisher Brand: YorkMa Name: Nail Polisher Machine Type/number of model: YM­1002 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 78000000 ­ Electrical Supplies Description: Nail polishing machine with a power supply, packed in a cardboard box. Country of origin: China

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39  A12/1891/14

Germany

Category: Motor vehicles Product: Agricultural tractor Brand: Massey Ferguson Name: MF­series 7600 Dyna­VT

Electric shock The fuse holder is not properly fixed to the back of the power supply unit so it can be rotated. Therefore the cable ends fixed by soldering to the fuse holder can become free and live metal parts of the potentiometer may become accessible.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market  

 

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users  

 

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335­1.

Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries due to the inadequate park­lock function when moving

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Type/number of model: Type: XB / XD approval number: XB: ABE N609*01 / EC Approval e1*2003/37*0471*01 XD: ABE N593*01 / EC Approval e1*2003/37*0428*01 Model: MF­series 7600 Dyna­VT

off on steep slopes (~12%).

Batch number/Barcode: The vehicles affected are those produced in the period 2012 to 2014. OECD Portal Category: 77000000 ­ Automotive Description: Agricultural tractor. Country of origin: France No pictures are available

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