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

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

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