Soother poses a choking hazard

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 3, Brand –Suavinex– Comfort Latex Soother (Type/number of model: LOT 0000003456, Barcode: 8426420266925 C.N. 266924) poses a choking risk as the teat can easily be torn off and swallowed.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400.

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

Plastic trumpet poses a risk of choking

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 2, brand “General De Juguetes” Plastic trumpet (Type/number of model: REF. 29, Barcode: 8420639000295) 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.

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

Country of origin: Spain

More information, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=419

Single-position pushchair poses Injuries risks

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 2, brand “Marco Tempo” Pushchair “Marco Alpha 1 position” (Type/number of model: Marco Alpha single-position pushchair – Buggy) 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.

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

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http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=419

Brand ”Sabon” bar of soap poses a risk of choking

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 1, brand ”Sabon” Bar of soap “Sweet Bath Oil Bar” (Type/number of model: 7290104224256) 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.

Measures adopted by notifying country: sales ban ordered by the authorities.

Country of origin: Israel

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http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=418

Brand ” Nishica” Hair dryer poses a risk of electric shock

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Report by the RAPEX 2012 report 1, brand “Nishica” Hair dryer (Type/number of model: ref. 4-02-0032 NK-4203 8431826022150) 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.
Measures adopted by notifying country: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Country of origin: China

More information, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=418