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Lighting chains pose electric shock

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:47:15 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 29, Brand KSD - Lighting chain - 100 Mini Lights poses a risk of electric shock because the electrical contacts can be easily pushed out.

The product is stopped of sales and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

The product does not comply with the Law Voltage Directive (LVD) or the relevant European standard EN 60598.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=301

Toy Police set pose suffocation

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:45:25 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 29, Brand Junye - Police set - The Super Weapon poses a risk of suffocation because the suction cups of the darts can be easily detached and put into the mouth.

The product is seized ordered by the authorities.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive or with the relevant European standard EN 71.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=301

Sandal poses a chemical risk

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:45:59 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 28, Brand Bio life - Mule sandal shoes (art no. 48216-112 EAN 4300175165723, Size: 44) poses a chemical risk because it contains 25.0 mg/kg of Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) in the silica gel.

Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=299

Lawnmower poses cuts and injuries!

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:40:16 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 28, Brand Indream A/S - Robotic lawnmower model no. 9600XL (original manufacturers type designation: TC-G158) poses a risk of cuts and injuries.

The reason is:

- the enclosure for the cutting mechanism does not extend below the cutting plane resulting in risk of objects being fired out and of body parts coming into contact with the cutting mechanism;

- it is possible for a person to raise the machine horizontally from its normal working position and hence get access to the rotating blades, or to lift the machine at one side (tilting it by more than 30 degrees) without the cutting mechanism stopping. Therefore, there is a risk of amputation of fingers, cuts and skin lesions;

- the time it takes for the cutting mechanism to stop is measured at 4-5 seconds which is not in accordance with the standard and is not considered sufficient.

The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive, the relevant European standard EN 836 or ISO EN 13850.

Voluntary stop of sales by the retailer. Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=299

Eight new SVHC added to Reach Candidate list per June 18

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:57:19 +0000

On June 18, 2010, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight new substances to the Candidate List, bringing the total to thirty-eight. The list is published online (only) at www.echa.europa.eu.

The Candidate List is an important step in identifying SVHCs (substances of very high concern). Once a substance is placed on the list, the manufacturer/producer/importer has additional REACH obligations. Many substances on the list undergo further evaluation to see if they should be added to Annex XIV, which requires authorization from the European Commission prior to use.

These are the 8 new substances added which of course are also added to the ProductIP database requirement list.

Effective June 18, 2010:
Substance name	EC number	CAS number	Property
Ammonium dichromate	232-143-1	7789-09-5	Carcinogen Mutagen ToxicRepro
Boric acid	233-139-2 234-343-4	10043-35-3 11113-50-1	ToxicRepro
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous	215-540-4	1330-43-4 12179-04-3 1303-96-4	ToxicRepro
Potassium chromate	232-140-5	7789-00-6	Carcinogen Mutagen
Potassium dichromate	231-906-6	7778-50-9	Carcinogen Mutagen ToxicRepro
Sodium chromate	231-889-5	7775-11-3	Carcinogen Mutagen ToxicRepro
Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate	235-541-3	12267-73-1	ToxicRepro
Trichloroethylene	201-167-4	79-01-6	Carcinogen

Database extended with requirements for furniture

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:45:54 +0000

The ProductIP database now also has requirement sets for these products available:

furniture - office - work chair
furniture - office - storage furniture
furniture - office - screens
furniture - office - tables and desks
furniture - office - visitor chair

furniture - outdoor (camping, domestic and contract (renting)) - seating
furniture - outdoor (camping, domestic and contract (renting)) - tables

furniture - domestic - seating (including tilting and reclining)
furniture - domestic - kitchen cabinets
furniture - domestic - foldaway bed
furniture - domestic - cribs and cradles
furniture - domestic - playpens
furniture - domestic - beds and matresses
furniture - domestic - tables
furniture - domestic - children cots and folding cots
furniture - domestic - bunk beds and high beds

furniture - non-domestic - ranked seating
furniture - non-domestic - bunk beds and high beds
furniture - non-domestic - linked seating
furniture - non-domestic - seating
furniture - non-domestic - tables

furniture - laboratories - workbenches
furniture - laboratories - storage units

furniture - educational - writing boards
furniture - educational - chairs and tables

Washing Machine poses the risk of BURN!!

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:09:22 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 26, Brand Miele - Washing Machine with model PW 6055 (capacity 5.5 kg) and PW 6065 (capacity 6,5 kg). Products produced from 30^th November 2009. The manufacturer has taken voluntary corrective actions.

The product poses a risk of burns because hot water or foam may suddenly escape from the machine through the detergent dispenser drawer.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=297

Pram body poses a risk of injuries

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:07:15 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 25, childcare articles and children’s equipment pram body branded Brio Go (Model no.: 364460 17981461 XXXX, the X stands for four digits when the pram body is manufactured, for example 0923) poses a risk of injuries because the carrying straps may not be properly attached and could become detached. If this should happen when there is a baby in the pram body, the baby could fall out and suffer severe injuries to the head or to the body.

4 incidents reported issued and voluntary recall from consumers.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=296

LED lamp tube poses a risk of electric shock

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:05:50 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 25, lighting equipment LED lamp tube branded Eco Light Nordic (Model no.: 1100-LED-TUBE-DIP-T10-5W-1200mm, 1100-LED-TUBE-SMD-T10-18W-1200mm ) which intended to replace a traditional fluorescent tube in the original (existing) luminaries poses a risk of electric shock. The reasons are:

- during mounting the free-end connector of the LED tube might be live;
- the clearance and the creepage distances are not sufficient;
- the insulation resistance is not sufficient.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 60699.

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

More info, please go on

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=296

Unsafe Christmas – With problem Lighting chain

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:58:24 +0000

Reported by RAPEX 2010 report 23,” NTH” has withdrawn their problem product Lighting chain - 20L LED LIGHT from the market ordered by the authorities.

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the basic insulated live parts are accessible and come into contact with accessible metal parts. Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of the conductors in the cord is not sufficient.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

More information, pls go,

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=294