Brand” Cansvila” Lighting chains poses a risk of electric shock

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 5, Brand ”Cansvila” Lighting chains poses a risk of electric shock because:

1.        The electrical insulation is not sufficient.
2.        The cable is not resistant to pulling.

Type/number of model: 15381 &15384.Barcodes: 8435237153816 & 8435237153854
The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598. And import rejected by the customs authorities.

More info, pls go to

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=422

Children’s outfit poses a risk of strangulation and injuries

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 5, Brand: Sun & Rise Children’s outfit poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional drawstrings in the neck and waist area. Type/number of model: Type: RT-081, Barcode: 7453002698202

Child’s dark blue outfit consisting of trousers and sweatshirt with hood, zip-fastener and two pockets.The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.And withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

More info, pls go to

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=422

Brand” Dart World” Dart Game Set poses a risk of damage to sight

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 4, brand ” Dart World” Dart Game Set “Dart Target Set” (Type/number of model: ref. 5-0042 8435331300420) 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.

Measures adopted by notifying country: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Notifying country: Spain

More information, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=421

Brand ” Shenbo” Novelty lighters poses a risk of burns and fire

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 4, brand ” Shenbo” Novelty lighters poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children. The lighters are shaped like red fire hydrants; they are not child-resistant, which is mandatory since 11 May 2008.

The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.

Measures adopted by notifying country: Seizure of the product ordered by the authorities.

Notifying country: Italy

More information, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=421

Power board poses a risk of electric shock

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 3, Brand –Vivanco– Extension lead (Type/number of model: REF.22997 Barcode: 4008928229974) 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.

The product has been withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

More information find at:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=420

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