No.
Ref. | Notifying country | Product
(Click on the photo to enlarge) | Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country |
10
0555/08 | Slovakia | Category: Lighting chains
Product: Lighting chains "Lichterschlauch für Innen und Aussen, Party Licht"
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: model: YY 6700C, 230 V, 28.5 W, 8 functions
Description: Lighting chain in the form of a plastic transparent tube of 5 m length with an electrical part inside and a regulatory device, packed in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: Unknown
| Electric shock and fire
The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because the cable does not pass the tension test.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
| Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
|
11
0556/08 | Germany | Category: Lighting equipment
Product: Night-lights
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: 2 models: (1) GL-091, (2) GL-091.
Description:
Product (1) Mains socket-outlet mounted night-light in the shape of an elephant,
Product (2) Mains socket-outlet mounted night- light in the shape of a lampshade.
Country of origin: Unknown
| Electric shock and fire
Product (1) poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:
- the night-light is fitted with a non-compliant bulb-holder,
- the bulb can be changed while the mains socket-mounted night-light is connected to the mains supply, which is not permissible,
- the mains socket-mounted night light is fitted with non-compliant plug pins.
Product (2) poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - the cover, which is intended to prevent access to the bulb-holder and other live internal parts, can easily be removed without using tools, therefore protection against electric shock cannot be guaranteed
- the night-light is fitted with a non-compliant bulb-holder,
- the bulb can be changed while the mains socket-mounted night light is connected to the mains supply, which is not permissible,
- the mains socket-mounted night light is fitted with non-compliant plug pins.
The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
| Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
12
0557/08 | Spain | Category: Hobby/sport equipments
Product: Air gun with laser beam
Brand: JIEKE
Type/number of model: Model P99F, Bar code: 8435119767285
Description: Imitation black-coloured firearm with laser beam. The packaging consists of a box showing a photograph of the gun, a barcode, model number and precautions to be taken for use of the gun.
Country of origin: China
| Damage to sight
The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the 656.03 nm wavelength is above the upper limit provided by the importer (630-650 nm).
According to the tests, this is a Class 3B laser device that can be hazardous to eyesight under all conditions of use.
| Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
|
13
0558/08 | Austria | Category: Clothing and fashion items
Product: Children’s ski suit
Brand: STRYKE BY SPYDER
Type/number of model: Style 9320, Stryke, Ridge, EAN 0681138125263
Description: Blue/green children’s ski suit/out-door clothing for winter. Sizes: 110, 128.
Country of origin: Vietnam
| Suffocation
The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation because it contains drawstrings around the neck, which are not permitted in articles of clothing for children aged 7 and under (body height up to 134 cm).
| Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
|
14
0559/08 | Cyprus | Category: Toys
Product: Squeezable toy doll
Brand: Funny Pets
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Plastic doll, 12 cm, carrying a white coloured baby's bottle.
Country of origin: China
| Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 42.3% by weight of Di-"isononyl"-phthalate (DINP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
| Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
|
15
0560/08 | Germany | Category: Clothing and fashion items
Product: Top – halter-neck
Brand: A. B. C. MODA
Type/number of model: 8029
Description: Light-blue halter-neck top with silver printed design on the front, halter ties attached to three metal rings (two above the bust, one at the back).
Country of origin: Italy
| Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the degree to which the metal rings release nickel [42 µg/(cm² × week)] is significantly above the limit of 0.5µg/(cm² × week).
There is a risk of skin reactions (e.g. eczema) in people who suffer from a nickel allergy as the metal rings release excessively high levels of nickel.
| Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
|
16
0561/08 | Spain | Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycles
Brand: HONDA
Type/number of model:
-CBF500 2006 from Italy, 500 cc motorcycle
-CBF600 2006 from Italy, 600 cc motorcycle
-VT750C 2007 from Japan, 750 cc motorcycle
-VTX1300 2007 from the USA, 1300 cc motorcycle
Description: The affected units are:
- CBF500 2006: Units with chassis numbers from:
ZDCPC39C*6F035401 to ZDCPC39C*6F038940 and from
ZDCPC39A*6F035701 to ZDCPC39A*6F038700 ;
type number of approval e3*2002/24*0244
- CBF600 2006: Units with chassis numbers from:
ZDCPC38E*6F090629 to ZDCPC38E*6F092908,
from ZDCPC38F*6F090749 to ZDCPC38F*6F093028,
from ZDCPC38A*6F090509 to ZDCPC38A*6F093388
and from ZDCPC38B*6F089789 to ZDCPC38B*6F093208; type number of approval e3*2002/24*0231
- VT750C 2007: Units with chassis numbers from:
JH2RC50A*7K310001 to JH2RC50A*7K310484,
from JH2RC50A*7M301101 to JH2RC50A*7M301497
and from JH2RC50A*7M320001 to JH2RC50A*7M320360;
type number of approval e3*2002/24*0239
- VTX1300 2007: Units with chassis numbers from:
1HFSC52A*7A400221 to 1HFSC52A*7A401210 type number of approval e4*92/61*0152.
Country of origin: Japan, Italy and United States
No picture available
| Fire
The product poses a risk of fire because, due to a production problem in the fuel control valve diaphragm, the diaphragm may become permeable, allowing petrol to leak out. This could cause petrol leakage through the vent of the diaphragm, constituting a fire hazard.
| Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
|
17
0562/08 | Germany | Category: Toys
Product: Bath toys " Badespass Enten Familie"
Brand: G&M IM-UND EXPORT GmbH
Type/number of model: Item n° 272538, EAN 4038732004917
Description: White plastic net, set of four ducks, one large yellow dabbling duck, approx. 12 x 8 cm, with a red beak, three yellow mini-ducks identical in appearance, all made from very soft material.
Country of origin: Unknown
| Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.2% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
| Voluntary recall from consumers.
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