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Date: 2016/07/07
The RAPEX trade alert notification report is a system which can help European Union and European Commission to share information of dangerous products, and notify consumers about the potential hazard of products.
The twenty-four and twenty-five RAPEX mainly involves 38 products. Products from China are account for almost 58%, mainly hazard types are choking, injuries and chemical risks.
Hazard type sheet for two notification:
| Chemical | Choke | Injuries | Electric shock | Bruns, Fire | Health risk / other |
| 8 cases | 9 cases | 9 cases | 4 cases | 5 cases | 3 case |
AGC reminds related emprises pay close attention to the relevant standard, such as Europe standard EN 71 and REACH, do testing ahead of time to avoid economic loss.
| NO. | Notifying country | Category | Product | Risk | Measures adopted by notifying country |
| Electrical appliances and equipment | |||||
| 1 | France | Electrical appliances and equipment | Product: Travel plug adaptor Brand: ELECTRALINE Country of origin: China |
Electric shock The pins may become live and accessible while the adaptor is plugged into the mains: this may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62031. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| 2 | United Kingdom | Electrical appliances and equipment | Product: Electric kettle Brand: SupportPlus Country of origin: China |
Electric shock The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363. |
Recall of the product from end users, Recall of the product from end users |
| 3 | Spain | Electrical appliances and equipment | Product: Hood hair dryer Brand: Ultron Country of origin: China |
Electric shock, Burns, Fire The product overheats and could burst into flames during use causing burns to the scalp, head and hands and leaving live parts accessible that could lead to an electric shock if touched by users. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 4 | Hungary | Electrical appliances and equipment | Product: Universal travel adaptors Brand: MENTAVILL Country of origin: China |
Electric shock Single-pole or partial insertion of a plug is possible, leaving the free, remaining live pin - or the partially plugged pin of the plug - accessible. In addition, while it is possible to insert devices of Class I protection into the socket-outlet part of the adaptor, the protective earth circuit continuity is then interrupted. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users |
| 5 | Spain | Electrical appliances and equipment | Product: USB Power supply Brand: ENERGIZER Country of origin: Taiwan |
Electric shock The insulation and the creepage distances between live parts and accessible metallic parts are insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| Toys and Childcare articles | |||||
| 6 | Spain | Toys | Product: Toy harmonica Brand: ItsImagical Country of origin: China |
Choking Small parts may detach from the harmonica while a child plays with it. These small parts may be swallowed, and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 7 | Spain | Toys | Product: Magnetic fishing jigsaw puzzle Brand: POESSA Country of origin: China |
Injuries The magnets, which are small parts and have an excessive magnetic flux, can easily come loose. If swallowed by children, the magnets can attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| 8 | Spain | Toys | Product: Fancy dress set Brand: Yuan Yuan Country of origin: China |
Burns The beard is highly flammable and can cause burns if it catches fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-2. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 9 | Spain | Toys | Product: Plastic toy Brand: FENG SHENG / colorbaby Country of origin: China |
Choking This toy breaks easily, generating small parts, which could be swallowed by small children, causing them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 10 | Spain | Toys | Product: Fancy-dress costumes Brand: SMART PARTY Country of origin: China |
Injuries, Strangulation The ties on the hood of the Little Red Riding Hood costume may get caught while the child is playing and cause strangulation. The cords on the Ninja costume may get caught on a moving object and the child could suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 11 | Greece | Toys | Product: Babies' mobile Brand: HUANGER Country of origin: China |
Choking The heart-shaped pieces detach easily and generate small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 12 | Norway | Toys | Product: Loomband with charms Brand: Unknown Country of origin: China |
Chemical The plastic material of the charms contains di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 15% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. |
Warning consumers of the risks |
| 13 | Estonia | Toys | Product: Wooden pull-along toy Brand: GERARDO'S TOYS Country of origin: China |
Strangulation, Choking Small parts can be easily detached from the toy and could be put in the mouth by a small child, causing choking. Moreover, the cord is too long and may wrap around the child's neck, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users |
| 14 | Spain | Toys | Product: Balance bicyle Brand: HELLO KITTY Country of origin: China |
Suffocation, Choking A sticker and a plastic plug on the bicycle can be detached, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin: if a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
With drawal of the product from the market |
| 15 | Hungary | Toys | Product: Toy pushchair Brand: Alive Baby Country of origin: China |
Injuries The safety lock of the pushchair is not sufficiently strong and can release if the pushchair is loaded, causing it to collapse. This may cause injuries to children playing with the toy and their fingers could be trapped between moving parts as it collapses. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users |
| 16 | France | Toys | Product: Soft toy Brand: ENESCO Country of origin: China |
Choking The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. |
Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 17 | Czech Republic | Childcare articles and children's equipment | Product: Wooden playpen Brand: Baby Vivo Country of origin: Germany |
Entrapment When opening the gate, children may trap their fingers between moving parts. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12227. |
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures |
| 18 | Sweden | Childcare articles and children's equipment | Product: Safety gate for children Brand: IKEA |
Injuries The locking mechanism of the safety gate can open unexpectedly and a small child can open the gate, with a risk of falling down the stairs. Incidents reported. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users |
| 19 | Czech Republic | Childcare articles and children's equipment | Product: Wooden playpen Brand: Baby Vivo Country of origin: Germany |
Entrapment When opening the gate, children may trap their fingers between moving parts. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12227. |
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures |
| Clothing, textiles and fashion items | |||||
| 20 | Estonia | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Girls' shoes Brand: Boshimao Country of origin: Unknown |
Risk: Chemical The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the shoes is too high (measured value: 13 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| 21 | Bulgaria | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Children's shoes Brand: GIRAFFE Country of origin: China |
Choking The rhinestones can detach easily, generating small parts which could be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 22 | Germany | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Shoes Brand: Ara Country of origin: Portugal |
Chemical The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 23 | Estonia | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Women's sandals Brand: Enplus Country of origin: Unknown |
Chemical The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 25 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| 24 | Romania | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Children's clothing set Brand: NEXT STAR Country of origin: China |
Strangulation, Injuries The drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt and waistband of the trousers could become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant Europeans standard EN 14682. |
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures |
| 25 | Bulgaria | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Children's jackets Brand: TAYFUR Country of origin: Turkey |
Strangulation The jackets have drawstrings in the hood that may become trapped during various activities of the child and lead to strangulation. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 26 | Bulgaria | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Girls' dress Brand: CINCIR Country of origin: Turkey |
Injuries There is a cord in the waist area that may become trapped during various activities of the child and lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 27 | Spain | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Boys' swimming trunks Brand: Trendy Boy Country of origin: China |
Injuries The functional cords in the waist area of the swimming trunks are too long and might become trapped during various activities of the child. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 28 | France | Clothing, textiles and fashion items | Product: Children's bathrobe Brand: BABOU Country of origin: Pakistan |
Injuries The protruding loops on both sides of the bathrobe are too big and may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market, Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| Other | |||||
| 29 | France | Cosmetic | Product: Skin-lightening product Brand: L'Abidjanaise Country of origin: Ivory Coast |
Chemical The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.9% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 30 | Germany | Cosmetic | Product: Henna body colour Brand: HEMANI Country of origin: Pakistan |
Chemical The product contains phenol (measured value up to 3.6% by weight) which is an irritant and can cause skin and eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. |
Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 31 | Romania | Cosmetic | Product: Nail polish remover Brand: DAEWON COSMETICS Country of origin: United States |
Chemical The label of the nail polish remover indicates the presence of dibutyl phtalate (DBP) which is toxic to reproduction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 32 | Bulgaria | Decorative articles | Product: Decorative candle Brand: New Wish studio Country of origin: China |
Choking Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 33 | Bulgaria | Decorative articles | Product: Decorative candle Brand: YANKEE CANDLE Country of origin: United States |
Choking The candles, due to their characteristic form, colour and size may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached or bitten from the product and swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 34 | Sweden | Decorative articles | Product: Tea light candle holder Brand: Faideco Arts & Crafts Country of origin: China |
Fire The cups of the candle-holder can catch fire. |
Recall of the product from end users |
| 35 | Spain | Decorative articles | Product: Candles Brand: bolsius Country of origin: Germany |
Fire The containers for the candles are made of flammable material and may catch fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15494. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 36 | Germany | Jewellery | Product: Jewellery kit Brand: RICO Design Country of origin: Unknown |
Chemical The amount of nickel released by the silver-coloured, angular beads is too high (measured value 27.5 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 37 | Bulgaria | Laser pointers | Product: Laser pointers Brand: SQ Country of origin: China |
Damage to sight The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1. |
Withdrawal of the product from the market |
| 38 | Norway | Other | Product: Air Horn Brand: Unknown Country of origin: China |
Fire, Burns The product poses a risk of fire and burns due to the presence of 1,1 difluoro ethane, an extremely flammable component in the pressurized container. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
Destruction of the product, Warning consumers of the risks, Withdrawal of the product from the market |