RAPEX Notifications 2013 Reports 1 & 2 Report 3 (published on 25 January 2013) Reference number: A12/0081/13 Notifying member state: The Netherlands Category: Hobby / sports equipment Product: Bicycle Brand: Redy Name: All2gether Type/number of model: Unknown. Description: Bicycle with a front carrier for transporting children or goods. Country of origin: China The front carrier may break away from the frame, causing the children or goods being transported to fall on to the road. 2 accidents reported. Compulsory measure: Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product Report 4 (published on 01 February 2013) Reference number: A12/0110/13 Notifying member state: Finland Category: Lighting equipment Product: Head Lamp Brand: MTX Name: LED Power
Type/number of model: Head lamp: MTX3150 Charger: CH24-1.6T Batch number/barcode: 6 418252 811079 Description: LED head lamp supplied with battery charger ("Battery charger", type: CH24-1.6T.) Sold in a blue transparent package. Country of origin: China Danger: Electric shock The creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuits of the enamel insulated windings of the charger is not sufficient. As a result, the user could receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. Compulsory measures: Recall of the product from end users and withdrawal of the product from the market. Reports 5 &6 Report 7 (published on 22 February 2013) Reference number: A12/0217/13 Notifying member state: Lithuania Category: Hobby/sports equipment Product: Bicycle Brand: Leader Name: Easy Rider 26" Type/number of model: Unknown. Batch number/barcodes: 2005034143868 Description: Bicycle.
Country of origin: Bulgaria The handlebar stem and the pedal axle assembly are not strong enough and could break leading to an accident. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14764. Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Report 8 Report 9 (published on 8 March 2013) Reference number A12/0293/13 Notifying member state: Czech Republic Category: Childcare articles and children s equipment. Product: Children's bicycle Brand: Alpina Rocky Name: Alpina Type/number of model: Alpina Batch number/barcode: Unknown Description: Children's bicycle in blue and yellow colours; packaging is not available; the bicycle is sold assembled. Country of origin: China
The product poses a risk of injuries because it is supplied with one brake system (hand-operated and attached to the front wheel) and the distance between the tip of the mud-guard and the pedal is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14764. Voluntary measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Recall of the product from end users. Report 10 1 (published on 15 March 2013) Reference number: A12/0302/13 Notifying member state: Cyprus Category: Chemical products Product: Tyre repair kit Brand: Bestop Name: Cold Patch Type/number of model: M48 No. 3208 Batch number/barcode: Unknown Description: An orange package containing a bicycle tyre patch and glue in a yellow tube. Country of origin: Unknown. Danger: Chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 33% by weight of benzene. In addition, it contains 34% by weight of toluene. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Report 10 2 (published on 15 March 2013) Reference number: A12/0319/13 Notifying member state: United Kingdom Category: Hobby/sports equipment. Product: Road bicycles and framesets Brand: Specialized Name: Tarmac, Crux and Secteur Type/number of model: The recall concerns 2012 and 2013 models (see below list). Description: Road bicycles and framesets with a Topkey front fork steerer. Country of origin: China The front fork steerer tube can break whilst the bike is being ridden. This could cause the rider to fall from the bike. Four incidents reported. Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users. The recall concerns 2012 and 2013 models. 1. 2013 CRUX COMP CARBON 2. 2013 CRUX ELITE 3. 2013 CRUX ELITE DISC APEX 4. 2013 CRUX PRO CARBON OSBB FRAMESET 5. 2013 CRUX PRO CARBON DISC OSBB FRAME 6. 2013 CRUX E5 OSBB FRAMESET 7. 2013 CRUX EXPERT CARBON DISC 8. 2013 CRUX PRO CARBON 9. 2012 TARMAC PRO SL4 U12 MID COMPACT 10. 2012 TARMAC PRO SL4 DA MID COMPACT 11. 2012 TARMAC PRO SL4 OSBB FRAMESET 12. 2012 TARMAC PRO SL4 SRAM RED MID COMPACT 13. 2013 TARMAC EXPERT SL4 U12 MID COMPACT 14. 2013 TARMAC EXPERT SL4 MID COMPACT 15. 2013 TARMAC PRO SL4 DA MID COMPACT 16. 2013 TARMAC PRO SL4 MID COMPACT FR 17. 2013 TARMAC PRO SL4 OSBB FRAMESET 18. 2013 TARMAC PRO SL4 SRAM RED MID COMPACT 19. 2012 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 OSBB FRAMESET 20. 2013 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 OSBB FRAMESET 21. 2012 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 DA X2 22. 2012 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 D12 X2 23. 2012 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 SRAM NEW RED X2 24. 2012 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 SRAM RED X2
25. 2013 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 SRAM RED X2 26. 2013 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 SRAM RED X2 FR 27. 2013 S-WORKS CRUX CARBON OSBB FRAMESET 28. 2013 SECTEUR EXPERT DISC C2 29. 2013 SECTEUR SPORT DISC C2 30. 2013 S-WORKS TARMAC SL4 LTD OSBB FRAMESET Report 11 Report 12 (published on 29 March 2013) Reference number: A12/0385/13 Notifying member state: Slovakia Category: Hobby/sports equipment. Product: Mountain bicycles. Brand: X-RACE Name: 1. Arrow 2. Speed Type/number of model: 1. Full Suspension FS 26, No: HW12022805 2. No. PL0509 Batch number/barcode: 1. EAN code: 8594037104685, 2. EAN code: 8594037104616 Description: 1) Metallic red and white mountain bicycle with 26 wheels, suspended front and rear forks, two independent braking assembles. 2) Blue and white mountain bicycle, size 24, with non-suspended frame and fork. Country of origin: Czech Republic The handlebar stem and the crank assembly are not sufficiently strong and could break causing the rider to fall. The products do not comply with the relevant standard EN 14766. Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Reports 13 14 & 15 Report 16 (published on 26 April 2013) Reference number: A12/0494/13 Notifying member state: Spain Category: Hobby/sports equipment. Product: Bicycle. Brand: B Twin Name: Rockrider Type/number of model: Model Rockrider 9.9 XL. On sale from 19 April 2012 to 14 January 2013. Batch number/barcode: Reference: 1445602, Description: Mountain bike. Country of origin: Taiwan No picture available There is a risk of the frame breaking which could lead to the cyclist falling off. Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users. Report 17 Report 18 (published on 10 May 2013) Reference number: A12/0554/13 Notifying member state: Germany Category: Hobby/sports equipment. Product: Electric folding bicycle. Brand: e-4motion Name: Pedelec25 Type/number of model: Folding bicycle Pedelec25 e-4motion. Batch number/barcode: Unknown, Description: frame height 42 cm, wheelbase 91 cm, weight 16 kg, maximum total weight 105 kg. Drive: frontal motor, 24 V; 3-speed hub gear, brakes: front V Brake Promax, rear Rollerbrake.
Country of origin: Unknown. The product poses the risk of injury because the front wheel may break during use posing a falling hazard. The braking performance is inadequate for the total weight of the product. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the European standard EN 15194. Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Reports 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 Report 24 (published on 21 June 2013) Reference number: A12/0729/13 Notifying member state: Germany Category: Machinery. Product: Electric bicycle. Brand: Gazelle Name: Gazelle Gold - Gazelle Silver Type/number of model: Gold: type 20922143, Silver: type 20121723 Batch number/barcode: Unknown OECD Portal Category: 71000000 - Sports Equipment.
Description: Concerns bicycles built between March 2012 and February 2013. Country of origin: The Netherlands Danger: Fire The products pose a risk of injuries because moisture may easily penetrate in the accumulator and cause corrosion, which in turn may cause a short-circuit and fire hazard. Four accidents reported. Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users. Report 25 Report 26 (published on 5 July 2013) Reference number: A12/0806/13 Notifying member state: The Netherlands Category: Hobby/sports equipment. Product: Bicycle, bicycle frame. Brand: Cannondale Name: Slice RS Type/number of model: 2013 model year. Bicycle model code, product C13RMSOD Slice RS, Black Edition C13RMSID Slice RS, Ultegra Di2 C13RMS3D Slice RS, Ultegra Slice RS framesets. Batch number/barcode: unknown. OECD Portal Category: 71000000 - Sports Equipment. Description: Triathlon/time trial bicycles and bicycle frames. Country of origin: Chile No pictures are available The front and rear brake plates may be loose or improperly bonded. This could lead to failure of the brakes. Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users.
Report 27 Report 28-1 (published on 19 July 2013) Reference number: A12/0915/13 Notifying member state: Poland Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment. Product: Child s bicycle seat. Brand: B TWIN Name: B Clipp BB Carrier Steppy Type/number of model: Model: 1612311. Batch number/barcode: unknown. OECD Portal Category: 54000000 - Baby Care. Description: Child's bicycle seat to be mounted on the bicycle rack. Country of origin: Portugal Some of the seats may be defective because the restraint belts supporting a child may be equipped with incorrectly sewn belts. In such a situation, the belts do not provide a proper protection and consequently it can lead to the ejection of the seat and the child may be injured. Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users. Report 28-2 (published on 19 July 2013) Reference number: A12/0916/13 Notifying member state: Poland Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment. Product: Child s bicycle seat. Brand: B TWIN
Name: Steppy- On Frame; Type/number of model: Art. no. 1307009. Batch number/barcode: unknown. OECD Portal Category: 54000000 - Baby Care. Description: Child's bicycle seat to be mounted on the bicycle frame. Country of origin: Portugal Some of the seats may be defective because the restraint belts supporting a child may be equipped with incorrectly sewn belts. In such a situation, the belts do not provide a proper protection and consequently it can lead to the ejection of the seat and the child may be injured. Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Recall of the product from end users. Report 29 (published on 26 July 2013) Reference number: A12/0939/13 Notifying member state: Germany Category: Machinery. Product: Electric bicycle. Brand: Unknown. Name: Pedelec25 Type/number of model: Pedelec 25 Explorer E-B 100; serial No BRJA0421 (frame); year of manufacture 2013 Batch number/barcode: Unknown, OECD Portal Category: 71000000 - Sports Equipment Description: Electric bicycle.
Country of origin: Unknown. The product poses a risk of injuries because the front wheel can fail and the rear brake does not work properly. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14764. Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Reports 30 & 31 Report 32 (published on 16 August 2013) Reference number: A12/1074/13 Notifying member state: Slovakia Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment. Product: Children s bicycle seat. Brand: Hota Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Type: 02-ABC, No. 3092/95. Batch number/barcode: 95073002. OECD Portal Category: 54000000 - Baby Care. Description: Dark-blue plastic rear mounted child s seat covered by varicoloured textile with teddy motifs, yellow belts to restrain a child, red plastic footrests with yellow plastic restrain element. The pack comprises also two metallic bars of 45 cm each, attachment mechanism and set of assembly elements. Packed in a transparent plastic bag without any written information.
Country of origin: Czech Republic The product poses a risk of injuries because is not equipped with a compulsory guard which shall shield the feet and because the footrests do not provide sufficient ergonomics for the child s feet. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14344. Voluntary measures: Warning consumers of the risks. Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures