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EU RAPEX - Weekly Notification report -20&21

Date: 2016/03/10

The twentieth and twenty-first RAPEX mainly involves 40 products, the most products are toys and childcare article, accounting for 55%. The main risk types of toys are choking and phthalate exceeds the regulatory limit. Clothing, textiles and fashion item

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 twentieth and twenty-first RAPEX mainly involves 40 products, the most products are toys and childcare article, accounting for 55%. The main risk types of toys are choking and phthalate exceeds the regulatory limit. Clothing, textiles and fashion items accounting for 25%, mainly because of the content Chromium (VI) is too high.
Hazard type sheet for two notification:

Chemical

Choke

Injuries

Electric shock

Damage to hearing

Environment

16 cases

15 cases

2 cases

5 cases

1 case

1case

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

Hungary

Electrical appliances and equipment

Product: Battery charger 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Electric shock
The electrical insulation is not sufficient which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

2

Slovakia

Electrical appliances and equipment

Product: Mains extension lead 
Brand: TITANUM
Country of origin: China

Electric shock
There is no earth conductor which could lead to a risk of electric shock if an appliance which should be earthed was connected.

 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

3

Hungary

Electrical appliances and equipment

Product: USB power supply 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Electric shock 
The insulation between the primary and secondary circuits is not sufficient, which may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. 

 

 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

4

Hungary

Electrical appliances and equipment

Product: Electric mosquito-repellent device 
Brand: Unknown 
Country of origin: China

Electric shock 
The casing of the product does not have sufficient mechanical strength which could lead to live parts becoming accessible. It is possible to touch the live parts of pins of the plug when inserting or removing the device from the mains socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

5

United Kingdom

Electrical appliances and equipment

Product: Hair brush straightener 
Brand: NASV Beauty Your World
Country of origin: China

Electric shock
The electrical insulation is inadequate: there is access to metal parts of the brush separated from live parts by basic insulation and the dimensions of the plug fuse are not correct. 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.

 Withdrawal of the product from the market

Toys and Childcare articles

6

Slovakia

Toys

Product: Plastic swan with eggs 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Choking 
The toy contains small parts (the eggs) that can be swallowed by small children and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. 

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks

7

Slovakia

Toys

Product: Set of rattles 
Brand: FEI PAN
Country of origin: China

Choking 
The rattles can easily break, generating small parts which could be put in the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Moreover, the handles of some rattles are too long. A small child could put them in the mouth where they can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. 

 Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks

8

Sweden

Toys

Product: Rattle 
Brand: Kids Concept
Country of origin: China

Choking
Some of the pins on the rattle have not been glued correctly and the sides can detach. If the rattle falls apart, the bell inside is released and a small child could put the bell into 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, Recall of the product from end users 

9

Estonia

Toys

Product: Rattle set 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Choking 
The elephant rattle can easily break, releasing small parts which children may put in the mouth and choke upon. 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

10

Estonia

Toys

Product: Wooden puzzle
Brand: Classic world
Country of origin: China

Choking 
Children can easily access the small parts contained in the cubes (bell, wooden roller, marble, and rotating ball). Small children could put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. 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

11

Estonia

Toys

Product: Plastic Doll
Brand: Sparkle Girlz
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The plastic material of the doll contains both di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 1.2 and 15.2% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Warning consumers of the risks

12

Estonia

Toys

Product: Plastic doll 
Brand: Braizllllaz (COUNTERFEIT)
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: more than 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. 

Recall of the product from end users

13

Denmark

Toys

Product: Set of whistles 
Brand: TIGER
Country of origin: China

 Choking 
The sound unit of the toy may become loose if pulled or picked at, creating a small part. Small children could put this small part 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.

Recall of the product from end users

14

Slovakia

Toys

Product: Plastic doll 
Brand: NOWA|Xiangxing toys
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. 

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks

15

Finland

Toys

Product: Toy gun 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Choking 
The red plastic suction cups of the projectiles can easily detach. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. 

 Import rejected at border

16

Poland

Toys

Product: Pull-along toy telephone
Brand: bionyi
Country of origin: China

Suffocation, Choking, Strangulation 
The stickers on the toy can easily detach, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the cord is too long which can lead to strangulation while playing with the toy. Also, 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 suffocation. 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 

17

Latvia

Toys

Product: Toy scooter 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Choking 
The product poses a risk of choking because small parts (the screw nuts of the wheels) easily detach from the scooter: a child may put the small part in the mouth and choke. In addition, the scooter is not sufficiently stable, causing the child to lose balance and fall. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Destruction of the product 

18

France

Toys

Product: Soft toy and ball
Brand: TIF 8
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. 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users 

19

Slovakia

Toys

Product: Puzzle mat 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Choking
Small parts can easily be detached from the puzzle mat and put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks

20

Hungary

Toys

Product: Toy pram 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Injuries 
The safety lock of the pram is not sufficiently resistant to load and can release, causing the pram to collapse, which may result in a child being injured. In addition, the fingers of a child could be trapped between the moving parts while the pram 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

21

Czech Republic

Toys

Product: Plastic doll with toy pushchair 
Brand: Teddies
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 2.8 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.

Withdrawal of the product from the market

22

Spain

Toys

Product: Expandable toys 
Brand: Yuda|HATCH'EM
Country of origin: China

Choking, Injuries 
Small parts (head and tail) can be easily torn from the toy dinosaurs and may be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the toy expands, it can also cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

 Import rejected at border

23

Germany

Toys

Product: Soft rubber ball
Brand: TEDI
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.43% by weight). This phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the ball contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 45% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. 

 Recall of the product from end users

24

Czech Republic

Toys

Product: Plastic toy 
Brand: feifei toys 
Country of origin: China

 Chemical
The plastic material of the toy giraffe contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 11.6 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Withdrawal of the product from the market

25

Germany

Toys

Product: Wooden musical toy (castanets) 
Brand: Die Spiegelburg 
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The red and yellow paint of the wooden toy contains lead (measured value up to 330 mg/kg). Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

 

Recall of the product from end users

26

France

Toys

Product: Soft toy
Brand: Grill Courtepaille
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. 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Destruction of the product

27

Finland

Toys

Product: Toy gun 
Brand: SC
Country of origin: China

Damage to hearing 
The peak sound pressure level is too high and the toy lacks the appropriate warnings. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1

Import rejected at border

28

France

Childcare articles and children's equipment

Product: Amber necklace 
Brand: NATALEX for Nature & Découvertes
Country of origin: Lithuania

 Injuries, Choking 
The cord of the necklace can easily break, releasing the small beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the clasp breaks easily, exposing a sharp metal part which could lead to injuries.

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

29

Germany

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Lederhose (Leather shorts) 
Brand: Krüger
Country of origin: India

Chemical 
The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 40 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

30

Hungary

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Children’s clothing set 
Brand: Golden Apple
Country of origin: Unknown

Strangulation, Injuries 
The drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt and in the waist area of the trousers may become trapped during various activities of the child. A loop can be created and strangulation or injuries to the child may occur. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

 

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

31

Germany

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Lederhosen - Leather trousers 
Brand: Deiters|Oktoberzauber 
Country of origin: The Netherlands

Chemical 
The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 16 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

32

Hungary

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Purse
Brand: S. Belmonte
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The amount of Chromium VI in the leather of the purse is too high (measured value 6.9 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

33

Hungary

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Leather wristband 
Brand: Cserépváros
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 19.1 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, Recall of the product from end users

34

Bulgaria

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Children’s clothing set 
Brand: MKS
Country of origin: Turkey

Choking 
The small decorative elements (rhinestones) on the bolero and dress can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.

Withdrawal of the product from the market

35

Hungary

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Leather wristband 
Brand: Depesche
Country of origin: China

 Chemical 
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 7.7 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, Recall of the product from end users

36

Germany

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Leather gloves 
Brand: POLO Motorrad und Sportswear
Country of origin: Pakistan

Chemical 
The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 31 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

37

France

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Children's fancy dress/pyjamas with hat 
Brand: PLUS
Country of origin: China

Chemical 
The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 82 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users

38

Finland

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Product: Bedspread
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: India

 Chemical 
The red textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value: 870 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

 

 Import rejected at border

Other

39

Finland

Jewellery

Product: Training gloves 
Brand: Unknown
Country of origin: China

Environment 
The plastic material (PVC) of the plastic bag contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to 0.034%). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Import rejected at border

40

Germany

Chemical product

Product: Tattoo ink 
Brand: ALLA PRIMA
Country of origin: Unknown

Chemical 
The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured value benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 29.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.

Withdrawal of the product from the market; Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures


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