No. Ref. | Notifying country | Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) | Danger | Measures adopted by notifying country | Products were found and measures were taken also in: (*) |
1 1484/11 | France | Category: Decorative articles Product: Artificial Christmas tree "Sapin Artificiel Aiguille Fine Vert" Brand: Unknown Type/number of model: · ref.1602 dia 6cm h 90cm 75 tips · ref.1603 dia 8cm h 120cm 140 tips · ref.1604 dia 10 cm h 150cm 180 tips · ref.1605 dia 10cm h 180cm 320 tips · ref.1606 dia 10cm h 210cm 420 tips Description: Artificial Christmas tree with fine green needles. Country of origin: China | Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as there are exposed wires at the ends of the branches which could cause injuries to the eyes. | Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. | |
2 1485/11 | Germany | Category: Other Product: Fireworks "Category F2 firework" Brand: Knock Out XXL Type/number of model: Knock Out XXL Description: Fireworks with a 100-round battery-powered Flowerbed, five simultaneous, loud bangs with a silver bouquet and a very loud round of fire. The product is sold in colourful packaging with a pattern and black print. Country of origin: China | Burns and Damage to hearing The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the flashover of the ignition is too fast and the start of the function is almost immediate therefore the protective distance of 8 metres cannot be observed. The product poses a risk of burns because the 100-round firework rocket has two covered fuses instead of ignition cords (leading outwards). The product does not comply with the Directive 2007/23/EC on pyrotechnic articles and the relevant European standard EN 15947. | Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. | |
3 1486/11 | Spain | Category: Jewellery Product: Amber necklace for babies Brand: Ecotendencia Type/number of model: Unknown Description: The product comes packaged in a transparent bag. The silk thread is knotted between each stone for added safety. The stones are rounded and therefore gentler for the baby’s skin. Length: approximately 33 cm. Country of origin: Germany | Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the necklace can easily break releasing beads which fit inside the small parts cylinder. | Withdrawal from the market ordered buy the authorities | |
4 1487/11 | Spain | Category: Toys Product: Puzzle mat "Child's Eva Puzzle" Brand: La Bolata Type/number of model: REF. 107034 BARCODE 841070341017 Description: Puzzle mat packaged in a thin plastic bag. Country of origin: China | Choking The product poses a risk of choking because: - it has small parts which may come loose and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. - the opening of the packaging is too large and not thick enough so a child could easily have access to small parts. Moreover: - it is intended for children under the age of 3 years whereas the label bears the warning that the toy is not for children under 36 months. - the CE marking is less than 5 mm in height. - no reference is made to the fact that the information on the label should be kept. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 | Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. |