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product recalls

PRODUCT RECALLS
THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS
IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
16-31 MARCH 2013
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 8
Audio Video and Household Appliances (6)
IT & Telecommunication (1)
Luminaries (4)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (2)
HARDGOODS
Pages 9 to 17
DIY, Tools and Hardware (1)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (11)
Sport & Leisure Goods (9)
Stationery and Office Supplies (1)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 18 to 30
Toys (18)
Juvenile Products (8)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 31 to 32
Cosmetics and Personal Care (1)
Household Care (1)
SOFTLINES
Pages 33 to 50
Textile and Clothing (24)
Shoes (8)
Bags and Accessories (1)
Jewelleries (2)
Please note that from November 2012 on, product recall notifications can be searched on line in
several countries via the Global portal on product recalls hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). You can access the OECD site by using the following link.
E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
FIRE AND BURNS
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Shoe-cleaning device
The batteries continue to
measures:
charge beyond 150% of their
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Station de Cirage
capacity. This creates the risk
of the batteries catching fire or
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KD-5002
exploding.
the product from
Batch number/Barcode: Item No 8510/batch No
The product does not comply
2910/CUG 632611/EAN 4004128007671
with the Low Voltage Directive
DESCRIPTION: Device for cleaning shoes with five
and the relevant European
standard EN 60335.
BRAND: Hydas
different heads. It connects to the mains and has
market. Recall of
end users
rechargeable batteries.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/POLAND
FIRE
PRODUCT: Tumble dryer
A capacitor may overheat
BRAND: Beko
NAME: Condenser Tumble Dryer
Voluntary
measures:
leading to a fire.
Recall of the
product from end
users
with the Low Voltage Directive.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DCU 7330, 7430. The
recall affects models produced between May 2012
and November 2012.
Batch number/Barcode: 8690842347139
DESCRIPTION: Condenser tumble dryer; 7kg.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Vivo International Corporation Pty Ltd—Vivo 50" HD
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Plasma Television
The neck of the television
cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
stand may break unexpectedly.
stand immediately.
Vivo 50" high definition plasma television sold
HAZARDS
exclusively through BIG W stores.
If the defect occurs, the
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
television may dislodge from
the stand and poses a potential
Model number: PTV50HD
Serial number ranges: 22091201001-22091202000 &
2209120001- 22091201000
Consumers may
return the
television to BIG
W for a full refund
or contact Vivo to
crushing hazard to nearby
have a
consumers.
replacement neck
sent to them at no
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
cost.
BIG W stores
For further
SUPPLIER
Vivo International Corporation Pty Ltd
information please
contact Vivo on
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
(02) 8030 8996
Monday to Friday
http://www.vivotvs.com
between 9am and
5pm (AEST) or via
No picture available.
email at
customersupport@
vivotvs.com or
visit the Vivo
website
www.vivotvs.com.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Bass Guitar Amplifiers
A nut inside the chassis can
come loose and fall between
UNITS: About 388
DESCRIPTION
Voluntary recall.
the electrical coils, posing an
electrical shock hazard to
This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar
consumers.
amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers
1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep
None reported
and have a red front panel. The model and “tc
electronic” are printed on the front of the amplifier.
The serial number is located on a white sticker on
the back of the amplifier.
IMPORTER
TC Group Americas, of Kitchener, ON, Canada
MANUFACTURER: tc electronic, of Denmark
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers
An internal failure with the
UNITS
subwoofer’s level input jack
About 900
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered
subwoofers with “0912HB” as part of a serial
number printed on the back of the unit. The
subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches
wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille
wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap.
(RCA jack) results in a shock
hazard to consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The firm has received two
reports of consumers who
were shocked while handling
the unit.
“Definitive” is printed on the bottom front of the
speaker.
IMPORTER
DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology, of Vista,
Calif.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Filtrete™ room air purifiers
The ion generator in the air
purifiers can overheat, posing a
UNITS: About 10,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves 3M air purifiers branded Filtrete.
Voluntary recall.
fire hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The air purifiers are white, made of plastic and plug
into the wall. They measure about 19 inches tall by 8
3M has received two incident
reports: one of an air purifier
inches wide with a 13 inch tall by 4.5 inch wide air
overheating and another of an
filter. They have a two-speed fan knob with Filtrete
internal room air purifier filter
embossed on the top. The two recalled models are
Ultra Quiet, number FAP00-RS, and Maximum
catching fire. No injuries or
property damage reported.
Allergen, number FAP00-L, which was sold only at
Lowe's stores. The products serial numbers begin
with E, F, G, H, I or J and the model and serial
numbers are located on the bottom of the product.
IMPORTER: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Loudspeaker
The charger poses a risk of
electric shock because the
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Travel speaker for MP3
creepage distances and
clearances in the mains
product from the
market, and recall
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
transformer between the
of the product
primary windings and the
from end users
BRAND: Sound Nod
Batch number/Barcode: 6438148 001896
DESCRIPTION: Portable loudspeaker supplied with
charger ("Travel charger", input AC 100 - 240 V, 50 Hz.
Class II. Output: DC 6 V 350 mA). Sold in a black
transparent package.
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measures:
secondary winding are
insufficient.
standard EN 60065.
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E&E: LUMINARIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Night-light
The product does not have
measures:
BRAND: Toyo
sufficient mechanical strength
Ban on the
and can break. As a result, it is
marketing of the
product and any
NAME: Luz Nocturna
possible for the user to access
live internal parts when the
night-light is inserted in a
DESCRIPTION: Night-light with a switch on the
mains-socket outlet.
front. The product is packed in a blister pack.
accompanying
measures
standard EN 60598.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:: LED Light Bulbs
HAZARD:
UNITS: About 554,000
The bulbs can overheat during
use, posing a fire hazard.
DESCRIPTION
The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt
bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania
aware of 68 incidents of
and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25
product failures, eight of which
and R20/PAR20 are found on the packaging and on
the light-colored circular neck above the base of the
were accompanied by visible
bulb where the date code is also printed. The date
incidents include damage to
light sockets, melted fixtures,
code reflects the week and year of manufacture; for
Lighting Science Group is
smoke or fire conditions. The
example date code L4010 was produced during the
40th week of 2010. The date codes listed below may
burned rugs/carpet/ floors,
have the letters "CH " or "MX " at the end.
lamp. There have been no
reports of personal injuries.
IMPORTER: Lighting Science Group Corporation, of
Voluntary recall.
damage to a circuit and to a
Satellite Beach, Fla.
MANUFACTURER: Citizen Electronics and Lighting
Science Group
MANUFACTURED IN: China (with a small number
of products having final assembly in Florida or
Mexico)
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E&E: LUMINARIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Christmas lighting chain
The product poses a risk of
BRAND: YJS
electric shock and burns
Ban on the
because:
marketing of the
product and any
NAME: Luz de Arroz, Christmas Collection
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL:
- The mechanical strength of
the flashing unit is not
1. 100 Lamps, No. 40537
sufficient and its cover can be
2. 140 Lamps, No. 40544
Batch number/Barcode:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
2. EAN: 8585030040544
- The cross-section area of the
external wires is not sufficient
and the wires could
consequently overheat.
picture of two snowmen and marking "Light up your
life this Christmas".
measures
accessible live parts.
1. EAN: 8585030040537
replaceable, LED-type lamps, equipped with a
flashing unit. The packaging is a cardboard box with a
accompanying
fragmented, resulting in
- The insulation material of the
flashing unit is flammable.
DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chains with non-
measures:
standard EN 60598.
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
PRODUCT: Night-light
BRAND: Unknown
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
Voluntary
BURNS
measures:
The material of the lamp is not
Withdrawal of the
resistant to heat and may
product from the
market
NAME: Mini NightLight / Lampa na Spanie
deform. As a result, the user
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Moon light, Item No.
may have direct access to live
Q2526549A, HEER X001 (on the plug)
and hot parts.
Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 859254826549
DESCRIPTION: Night-light made from white plastic
material, with a cover made from textile with a
metallic frame. Packed in blister.
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVAKIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: USB charger
The charger poses a risk of
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: USB Multi-Charge Cable
electric shock because:
Withdrawal of the
- it does not have adequate
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: UNIT – 168 C, Item
mechanical strength and the
material from which it is made
No. 7134358120, Model of adaptor: KX-1513 and KY-
is not sufficiently resistant to
738A
heat. As a result, the charger
may break or deform and live
parts may become accessible;
DESCRIPTION: USB charger supplied with an
adaptor for cars, a self-winding cable, USB connector
and connectors of various types. Packed in a blister.
measures:
- the clearances and creepage
distances in the transformer
are not sufficient.
standard EN 60950.
EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Three-way socket adaptor
If the consumer inserts a
BRAND: EM Home
measures:
conducting object in the cells,
Withdrawal of the
he/she can access live parts
product from the
market
NAME: 3-hole socket adaptor
and receive an electric shock.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8302616
with the relevant national
DESCRIPTION: Three-way socket adaptor in the
Compulsory
standard.
shape of a transparent plastic cross in blue or green
colour. The adaptor comes in transparent blister
packaging.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Briggs & Stratton Corporation—Victa and Powerup
DEFECTS
Discontinue use of
The engine cover can limit the
the lawnmower
immediately and
Brand Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
travel of the throttle control
Briggs & Stratton engines in the following Victa and
lever, affecting its ability to
contact the stop switch.
Powerup walk-behind lawnmowers manufactured
from 3 December 2012 to 28 February 2013:
contact Briggs &
Stratton to
HAZARDS
determine if the
machine is
Powerup - model # 46TB5
The engine on affected
affected.
Bronco - model # BRA486
mowers cannot be turned off
To arrange for a
Corvette 500 - model # GCS464
in the normal manner. The
free inspection
Hawk - model # KCS464
Lawnkeeper - model # LCS464
defect would be evident on
new units during first use.
and repair,
Commando - model # CCC464
consumers can
call toll-free
Pace - model # PCS464
between 8:30am –
Vantage - model # VCS464
Vantage - model # VMS464
5:00pm AEST at
Lawnmower serial number ranges:
1800 356 632 or
visit the company
website at
Powerup - model # 46TB5 from 2016383557 to
http://www.briggs
andstratton.com/e
2016383616
u/en/support/recall
Bronco - model # BRA486 from 2016288571 to
s or e-mail to
2016409633
enquiries@briggsa
Corvette 500 - model # GCS464 from 2016271636 to
2016410708
ndstratton.com.au
Hawk - model # KCS464 from 2016344525 to
Briggs & Stratton
2016407972
authorized service
Lawnkeeper - model # LCS464 from 2016311432 to
2016407874
dealer.
or contact any
Commando - model # CCC464 from 2016344635 to
2016344734
Pace - model # PCS464 from 2016352199 to
2016410858
Vantage - model # VCS464 from 2016330261 to
2016410059
Vantage - model # VMS464 from 2016318677 to
2016409009
Units were sold by major / independent hardware
stores and distributors, as well as through Victa and
Power Up dealers.
SUPPLIER
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS AND FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Novelty lighters
The products pose a risk of
measures:
burns and fire because of their
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
attractiveness to children,
especially those under 51
product from the
market and recall
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LC 39022
months of age.
of the product
Batch number/ Barcode: 9901012830008
The products do not comply
BRAND: SCHWARZ ROT PROST
DESCRIPTION: Refillable and magnetic novelty
lighter made of silver plastic in the form of a bottle
opener.
from consumers
with the Commission Decision
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of
novelty lighters.
It has a nozzle for recharging with a regulator of the
flame.
The length is 14.0 cm and 4.5 cm in the width area.
The packaging is a plastic blister with a cardboard
pad where information about warnings, barcode and
importer's details are provided.
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Furniture
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Folding chair
The mechanical strength of the
BRAND: AFM
measures:
chair is insufficient. The chair
Ban on the
could distort during use
marketing of the
product and any
NAME: ROLF CHROME
causing the user to fall.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
with the relevant European
DESCRIPTION: Folding chair without armrests, with
Voluntary
accompanying
measures
standard EN 13761.
a plastic seat and backrest. Product in plastic
packaging
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ukraine
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: grids for ovens
CHEMICAL
re-dispatch
MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey
migration of nickel (0.6 mg/kg ppm) from grids for ovens from
Turkey
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: deep fryer
CHEMICAL
migration of nickel (9.1 mg/kg ppm) from deep fryer from
China
EU/GERMANY
PRODUCT: arge spice mill (for Mediterranean sea
salt)
MANUFACTURED IN: United Kingdom
EU/POLAND
EU/ITALY
EU/ITALY
CHEMICAL
migration of formaldehyde
(between 7.2 and 24 mg/kg ppm) from melamine plates
from China
PRODUCT: various pans
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
inner coating peeling off (small
swollen areas spread over the
surface) from various pans
from Taiwan
PRODUCT: steel roasters
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
migration of nickel (0.3 mg/kg ppm) from steel roasters from
Hong Kong
PRODUCT: stainless steel multifunctional pocket
knife
MANUFACTURED IN: Chine
EU/IESTONIA
migration of chromium (0.4
mg/kg - ppm) from stainless
steel multifunctional pocket
knife from China
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Chine
too high level of total migration
(53.2 mg/dm²) from multipurpose shovels from China
PRODUCT: ceramic cups
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: United Kingdom
migration of cadmium
(between 0.262 and 0.352 mg/
item) from ceramic cups from
China
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CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: multi-purpose shovels
EU/POLAND
foreign body (pieces breaking
off) in large spice mill (for
Mediterranean sea salt) from
the United Kingdom
PRODUCT: melamine plates
EU/ITALY
CHEMICAL
re-dispatch
withdrawal from
the market
informing
authorities
import not
authorised
re-dispatch
import not
authorised
placed under
customs seals
withdrawal from
the market
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HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS
NOTIFYING
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PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Via ferrata set
The properties of the rope
brake can vary with age and
Recall of the
product from end
NAME: Civetta, Brenta, Brenta de Luxe, Brenta,
wear of the rope. A stiffer rope
in the rope brake with a worn
Comfort, Tofana
surface causes an increase in
of the product
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Serial Nos: 71695,
the impact force. In
from the market.
71696, 71676, 71702, 71699
combination with a weakening
of the elasticated webbing
Warning to
consumers of the
branches as a result of use,
risks.
BRAND: Edelrid
Batch number/Barcode: The recall concerns all
batches from 2006 to 2013. Older items of the same
types from 2003 - 2005 are not concerned, as their
maximum period of use has expired and they should
be disposed of.
DESCRIPTION: Energy absorbing system for via
ferrata.
AUSTRALIA
measures:
users. Withdrawal
this may lead to the product
failing in the event of a fall
causing the user to fall from a
height to the ground.
with the Personal Protective
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
Equipment directive.
Huffy Corporation—Handlebar Bolts for Blue 20"
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Huffy Slider
stop using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
In the affected batch only, the
bolts supplied to fasten the
The Huffy Slider is a three wheeled ride-on toy sold
handlebar to the Huffy Slider®
immediately and
in a blue version with moulded rear wheels and an
are of insufficient length.
contact Huffy
oversized front tyre with a steel frame.
Although the correct bolts
should be 25mm long, 20mm
Corporation on
free call 1800 224
product
bolts have been supplied in
094 to receive
Batch numbers: 34612E, 34712E, 34812E, 34912E,
error. This only applies to Huffy
replacement bolts
35012E
Sliders® with the above batch
numbers and sold between the
sent directly to
you free of charge.
dates above.
For more
(Batch numbers located on a white sticker under the
seat.)
Item number: 98210Z - Blue
HAZARDS
If the handlebar with the
K-Mart
incorrect bolt is fitted, the child
SUPPLIER
using the slider may lose
Huffy Corporation
control , resulting in fall
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
information please
visit
www.huffy.com.
injuries.
http://www.huffy.com
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AUSTRALIA
Kmart Australia Limited—Homemaker 2.5L Stainless
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Steel Pump Pot
Hot liquid contents may be
cease using this
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
released via the spout
product
A stainless steel pump pot featuring a black carry
unexpectedly.
immediately and
handle and capable of holding 2.5 litres of liquid
HAZARDS
If hot water is released, it may
result in serious burns or
APN: 9300806692555
return it to a Kmart
store for a full
refund.
scalding.
Kmart Australia Limited
SUPPLIER
Kmart Australia Limited
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes
The brakes can fail in low
UNITS: 2,800
Voluntary recall.
temperatures, posing a
collision hazard.
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are
being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever
and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a
No incidents or injuries have
been reported.
hose that runs between the master cylinder and the
caliper which attaches to the rear wheel.
The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8
brake system is black and red. Both brake systems
have the Magura logo and letters “MT” on the
master cylinder, and the word “Magura” on the
caliper. The word “Six” is on the brake lever of the
MT 6 and the word “Eight” is on the brake lever of
the MT 8.
MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture
date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31,
2012 are being recalled. A date code in format
Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on
the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake
systems without date codes are being recalled.
IMPORTER: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
MANUFACTURER: Magura Germany
MANUFACTURED IN: Bad Urach, Germany
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Voluntary recall.
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II
The rubber handles can detach
weight pocket handles
as divers are trying to remove
UNITS: About 110,000
the weight pockets to rise to
DESCRIPTION
the surface in an emergency.
This poses a drowning hazard.
This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy
compensators with SureLock II rubber handles
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
attached to weight pockets, including the following
Aqua Lung is aware of 236
models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond,
reports of handles detaching
Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro
from the weight pockets.
There are no reported injuries.
QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators.
The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and
measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The
buoyancy compensator’s model name is
embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight
pocket’s right lobe. “SureLock” is molded into the
back of the weight pocket.
IMPORTER
Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.
MANUFACTURED IN: China and Mexico
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Cargo Bike
HAZARD:
UNITS: About 1,000
Passengers’ feet can get
caught in the rear wheel,
DESCRIPTION
The recalled bicycles are Mundo V4 cargo bikes. The
Voluntary recall.
posing a foot injury.
26-inch bicycles have steel frames, aluminum
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
fenders on the front and rear wheels, and a wood
utility deck mounted on the rear cargo rack. The
Yuba Bicycles is aware of two
reports of passengers having
bikes come in orange, black or blue. The word
their feet caught in the rear
“Mundo” is on the top tube of the bicycle frame and
wheel. No injuries were
“Yuba” is on the down tube. The serial number
range for the recalled bikes is ADA11A008000 to
reported.
ACA12D018000. The serial number is located on the
kickstand plate.
IMPORTER: Yuba Bicycles, of Sausalito, Calif.
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EU/SLOVAKIA
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Mountain bicycles
The handlebar stem and the
measures:
crank assembly are not
Ban on the
marketing of the
NAME:
sufficiently strong and could
break causing the rider to fall.
1. Arrow
The products do not comply
2. Speed
with the relevant standard EN
BRAND: X-RACE
14766.
product and any
accompanying
measures.
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
1. Full Suspension FS 26, No: HW12022805
2. No. PL0509
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
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
The buckle on the helmet’s
UNITS: About 2,500
Voluntary recall.
safety strap can release in an
accident and allow the helmet
DESCRIPTION
to fall off the rider, posing a
This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage
risk of head injury.
bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052
and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the
side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to
None reported
the front and lower side of the helmet.
Importer: Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
MANUFACTURER: MHR
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Voluntary recall.
Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Helmets
The chinstrap buckle can fail,
UNITS
posing a head injury hazard to
users.
About 2,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves WRSI Moment and Trident
WRSI is aware of 10 incidents
of chinstrap failures. No injuries
models whitewater kayaking and rafting helmets.
have been reported.
They have a black chinstrap with a black plastic
buckle and were sold in sizes S/M and M/L. "WRSI"
is printed under or on top of the helmet's visor.
WRSI's "Wave Logo" is visible on the back of the
Moment helmet. "WRSI" is printed vertically on the
back of the Trident helmet. The part number is
printed on the hang tag of both models.
IMPORTER
Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba
Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), of
Park City, Utah.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: School pencil case
The product poses a chemical
measures:
risk because the crayons
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Toppoint
contain up to 2.7 % by weight
of dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
product from the
market
According to REACH
1. Product ref. 47309
Regulation, phthalates DEHP,
BRAND: Stylex
2. Product ref. 47310
1. Product ref. 47309 - batch BB/BA
DBP and BBP are prohibited in
all toys, while phthalates DINP,
DIDP and DNOP are prohibited
when the toy can be placed in
the mouth by children.
2. Product ref. 47310- batch BB/BA
Barcode: 4 044186 473100
DESCRIPTION: Zipped, folding pencil case with
timetables, crayons, pencils, rubber, pencil
sharpener, ruler and cartridges.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The product poses the risk of
measures:
choking because small parts
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
(eyes) could be easily
detached, put into the mouth
and swallowed.
the product from
BRAND: La Galleria
DESCRIPTION: Small, soft, stuffed, toy brown bear
cub with white clothes – 17 cm. Sold without
packaging.
market. Recall of
end users
with the Toy Safety Directive
and with the relevant European
standard EN 71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
STRANGULATION
PRODUCT: Fancy dress outfit
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Baby costume "Pequeno Heroi de Negro",
Baby costume "Little Black Baby"
Compulsory
measures:
strangulation due to the
Withdrawal of the
presence of cords with loose
product from the
market
ends in the neck area.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 8269, size: 3-4
years
standard EN 14682.
Barcode: 5602029092520
DESCRIPTION: Children's black fancy dress outfit
including a shirt, trousers, red belt, eye mask and
cape.
The packaging is a transparent plastic bag with a
hanger including a card bearing the importer's
details, size, model number, composition, barcode,
care instructions and warnings.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Activity & Sport
(eyes) can be detached and
swallowed by small children.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 998010, Item No.
S18
Barcode: 5602259980109
BRAND: Lihong
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy in the form of a yellow and
market
standard EN 71-1.
red piglet with a pink snout. Packed in a transparent
plastic bag sealed with a card on which a label is
affixed. The front label indicates the item, warnings
and origin, and the back label indicates the importer's
contact details, warnings, reference, barcode, CE
marking and age restriction symbol.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Plastic dolls
Compulsory
measures:
risk because the small doll
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Beauty Fashion Star
contains 10.5% of dibutyl
phthalate (DBP) by mass.
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model YS1208B
According to the REACH
Barcode: 8435234911532
Regulation the phthalates
BRAND: Success Toys
DESCRIPTION: A set of two dolls (a large and small
one), with accessories: bag, brush, boots, baby's
bottle and buggy. The packaging is a cardboard box
with a transparent window, which bears an age
warning and the importer's details.
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles, while
phthalates DINP, DIDP and
DNOP are prohibited in toys or
childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
children.
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CATEGORY: Toys
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy gun shooting set
measures:
risk because the suction cups
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
of the projectiles contain 7.24
% by weight of DEHP and 4.52
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 919 and
% by weight of DPB. In
NGZ9412362
addition the product contains
BRAND: Shoot
DESCRIPTION: Children´s plastic gun set with 2
sorts of plastic projectiles: 3 balls and 3 projectiles
with suction cups. The packaging is a blister with a
cardboard back sheet containing information related
to age grading and warnings, barcode, importer
details and playing instructions.
2.45 % by weight of DINP.
placed in the mouth by children
In addition, the product poses a
risk of choking because the
suction cups can be detached
and could be swallowed by
small children.
standard EN 71-1.
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING AND CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The product poses a choking
BRAND: Love Mate
Compulsory
measures:
and chemical risk because the
Ban on the
battery compartment is
NAME: Recordable Plush Toy
accessible and can be easily
marketing of the
product and any
opened. As a result, children
accompanying
have access to the batteries
measures
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8592548320785
DESCRIPTION: Plush toy teddy bear, approximate
size 250 mm, designed for children from 3 years old.
Packed in a transparent plastic box with a paper
insert marked: "Love Mate", "Recordable Plush Toy"
and pictograms for replacement batteries.
and may put them in the
mouth and swallow them.
with the Toys Safety Directive
standard EN 71-1.
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Vimwood Australia—Assorted Children's Character
DEFECTS
Immediately cease
Watches
The cover at the back of the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
watch is not securely affixed
using the product
and return it to the
Digital character watches, including Batman, Scooby
and young children may gain
place of purchase
Doo, Superman, Dora the Explorer, Peppa the Pig
access to the internal button
for a full refund, or
and Thomas the Tank Engine
battery during play.
contact Vimwood
HAZARDS
WAL126132 - Batman
If young children gain access to
a refund or a
WAL126133 - Superman
the button battery and ingest it,
WAL126135 - Dora
replacement
watch.
WAL126136 - Peppa Pig
they may suffer internal burn
injuries, which can result in
WAL126137 - Thomas the Tank Engine
serious illness and even death.
Australia to
arrange to receive
For further
WAL126149 - Scooby Doo
information,
please contact
Vimwood Australia
Sold nationally through Best & Less and BIG W
on 02 8596 6400
SUPPLIER
Vimwood Australia
or go to our
website at
www.vimwood.co
m.au and click on
contact us.
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Scooter
The space between the front
Voluntary
measures:
wheel and the body of the toy
Withdrawal of the
is not sufficient. The scooter’s
product from the
NAME: Unknown
steering column is not strong
market. Recall of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: CSL19T-INTF,
enough and may collapse
the product from
Factory: 1AA; Date of manufacture: July 2012
causing falls.
end users
In addition, the product poses
DESCRIPTION: Aluminium scooter; dimensions 62 x
the risk of injuries due to the
presence of accessible sharp
BRAND: Alu U-Play
29.5 x 72 cm. Colours: pink and blue. According to
packaging, “for users aged four and over”. Maximum
load: 50 kg. Torque 8 NM
edges on the insides of the
handlebars
standard EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures:
choking because it contains
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
small parts (the small bell on
the cap) that can be easily
product from the
market.
detached and swallowed by
BRAND: Sesamedad
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8581234564077
DESCRIPTION: Plush figurine dressed in red jacket,
short trousers with yellow belt and scarf, wearing a
blue cap with a small bell on the top. (THE
PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
children.
standard EN 71-1.
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL AND CHOKING
PRODUCT: Toy gun set
BRAND: Unknown
Voluntary
measures:
risk because the material of the
Withdrawal of the
suction cups contains 7.23 %
product from the
NAME: Police Prowess
by weight of DEHP and 7.10 %
market.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 538A, Super
by weight of DPB. In addition,
police, reference No. 60214
it contains 3.23 % by weight of
DESCRIPTION: Children´s plastic gun set with two
projectiles with suction cups. The toy is packed in a
blister pack marked with information about the
importer, CE marking and the barcode.
Compulsory
measures:
DINP.
Ban on the
choking because the suction
cups could be placed in the
mouth by children and block
marketing of the
product and any
accompanying
measures.
the airways.
Regulation, the phthalates
children.
standard EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Doll with pony
The plastic material used for
measures:
the head of the doll contains
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Girls Fashion
35.8 % by weight of DEHP. The
plastic material of the pony
product from the
market.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 181 (on the
contains 39.3 % by weight
packaging), Babyka N: 65271 (on the label)
DEHP.
BRAND: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Set comprising a plastic doll with
three dresses and a plastic pony. Packed in a
cardboard box.
Compulsory
measures:
Ban on the
marketing of the
product and any
accompanying
measures.
children.
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Set of two plastic dolls
The products pose a chemical
BRAND: Unknown
measures:
risk because the plastic
Withdrawal of the
material of the heads of the
product from the
market.
NAME: Devil
dolls contains respectively
TYPE/NUMBER OF MOdel: Babyka N: 67879
35.9% and 39.9 % by mass bis
Voluntary
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Compulsory
measures:
and the plastic material of the
DESCRIPTION: Toy set comprised of two plastic
shoes contains respectively
Warning
dolls – vampires. Packed in a cardboard box with a
4.77% and 0.83 % by mass bis
consumers of the
transparent opening at the front.
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
risks.
(DEHP).
children.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy police set
The suction cups can be easily
measures:
removed from the projectiles
Import rejected at
border
NAME: Unknown
and could be put in the mouth
and block the airways.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1108A
BRAND: San Jia Cheng
DESCRIPTION: Toy police set comprised of 1 black
& brown gun, 1 blue & white pistol, 6 black
standard EN 71-1.
projectiles with pink suction cups and a pair of grey
plastic handcuffs. Packaged in a blister on cardboard.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Toy gun set
The projectiles are too short
Compulsory
measures:
and the suction cups could be
Import rejected at
border
NAME: Police Gun
put in the mouth and block the
airways.
BRAND: Rongye Toys
DESCRIPTION: Set consisting of 2 toy guns and 8
orange projectiles with suction cups. Packaged in a
standard EN 71-1.
blister on cardboard.
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures:
choking due to the presence of
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
small parts (the small bells)
which can be easily detached
product from the
market.
and may be swallowed by
BRAND: Mikro
#YS6678, 91297
EAN: 8592117912977
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy made from black and red
textile material, with a length of approximately 20
children.
standard EN 71-1.
Compulsory
measures:
Ban on the
marketing of the
product and any
accompanying
measures.
cm. The doll has a red ribbon on the top of the head,
two small bells in the ears as earrings, big red lips
and it is holding a red heart in the right hand.
The toy has an attached paper label with information
about the importer and a barcode.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING AND INJURIES
PRODUCT: Bow and arrow set
Voluntary
measures:
choking because the suction
Recall of the
cup and wooden tubular
product from end
NAME: Wooden Bow and Arrows
component may easily break
users
off from the shaft and may be
BRAND: Hawkins Bazaar
Barcode: 5038728071663
Batch: G12
DESCRIPTION: A wooden bow with white string
and three arrows with suction cup ends. The bow
and arrows are attached to a cardboard backing that
when opened forms a target. The wooden arrows are
comprised of 3 parts – a long wooden shaft, suction
cup and a short, wooden, tubular component. The
swallowed by children.
injuries if the arrows are fired
without the suction cups.
standard EN 71-1.
suction cup is secured to the tubular component
using a wooden dowel and the shaft is inserted into
the other end of the tubular component and secured
with glue.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Rattle set
measures:
choking because the pink
Ban on the
NAME: Baby sway bell
flower rattle can easily break,
releasing small parts, and the
marketing of the
product and any
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. S03
handle of the item is too long
accompanying
and could get stuck in the
measures
BRAND: Chou Jang Toys.
DESCRIPTION: A set of three plastic rattles in the
shape of an orange teddy bear, green four-leaf clover
with a ball in the middle and a pink flower with a ball
in the middle. Packed in a plastic transparent bag
closed with a coloured, printed fastener with marking
mouth of the child.
standard EN 71-1.
"Baby Sway Bell".
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Basic Beat BB201 standard egg shaker
The outer "end cap" that is
glued onto the top, smallest
UNITS: About 6,500
DESCRIPTION
Voluntary recall.
part of the egg can come off,
posing a small part choking or
These recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are
aspiration hazard.
plastic, egg-shaped instruments sold in five colors:
yellow, green, blue, red and purple. The toy
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
instruments are about the size of small eggs and
West Music has received three
have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the
reports of ends popping off,
product. The product is marked for children ages 3
years and older but West Music is concerned with
with no injuries reported.
the possibility of the egg being used by or near a
younger child. The toy instruments have Lot Number
0E0212 located on the bottom of the roundest part
of the egg.
MANUFACTURER
Bongo Logic Development LTD, of Hong Kong
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Bugaboo International BV—Bugaboo Cameleon 3
DEFECTS
Consumers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The carry handle may break.
remove the carry
This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo
HAZARDS
Cameleon 3 model strollers with detachable
If the defect occurs, the stroller
carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base,
and contact
may present a fall hazard to the
sun canopy and other accessories in various colours.
child.
Bugaboo at
www.bugaboo.co
A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has the
handle from the
affected strollers
m/carryhandle to
Bugaboo brand name and the model number.
fill out a request
Strollers included in the recall have a serial number
form for a new
carry handle,
that falls within the range listed below. Serial
which will be sent
numbers are printed on the stroller's chassis, located
by mail.
under the carrycot/seat.
Consumers can
continue to use
Serial numbers: S/N 190101115300001 to S/N
190105124800215
the strollers while
waiting for delivery
of the replacement
Nursery hardware retailers and specialist stores
handle.
SUPPLIER
For further
Bugaboo International BV
information,
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
consumers may
contact the
http://www.bugaboo.com
Bugaboo service
department on 02
9091 0322 and
select extension 1
from the available
options.
AUSTRALIA
Coolkidz Australia Pty Ltd—UPPAbaby ALTA Stroller
DEFECTS
To organise for a
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The tether strap is not labelled
in accordance with the
replacement
tether strap please
Consumer Protection Notice
e-mail Coolkidz at
UPPAbaby ALTA Stroller
No. 8 of 2007. The tether strap
the following
ALTA
failed to include the following
address:
caution: "WARNING: USE THIS
[email protected]
The product has been sold online and through
STRAP TO STOP THE
.au. Please include
nursery hardware stores.
PRAM/STROLLER ROLLING
your name and
AWAY".
address. Once
received, the old
SUPPLIER
Coolkidz Australia Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.coolkidz.net.au
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tether is to be
Consumers will not be alerted
removed and have
to the roll away hazard because
the replacement
attached.
the strap is not marked with
the mandatory warning.
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Curaden Swiss—Curaprox Pacifiers
DEFECTS
Cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
product
immediately. Call
Baby dummies and straps
with the requirements of the
Consumer Protection Notice
No.4 2006. In particular, the
CMP101, CMP102, CMPH201, CMPH202
product does not have a ring or
Pharmacies and dental practises
SUPPLIER
handle, the dummies are
packaged with a strap (in error)
and the packaging is not
Curaden Swiss
Toll Free on 1800
07 999 5 for
further information
and to organise a
refund.
marked with the following
statement:
Curaden Swiss
WARNING
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://curaden.com.au
DO NOT TIE SOOTHER
AROUND BABY'S NECK
AS IT PRESENTS A
STRANGULATION DANGER.
HAZARDS
The lack of a ring or handle on
the dummy may pose a
choking hazard to the child. In
addition, a parent may not
realise the danger posed by
attaching a soother to the
baby's neck.
AUSTRALIA
Western Star Trucks—Dennis Eagle DE Steering
Bolts
DEFECTS
Letter are being
A certain number of our Dennis
sent to affected
owners.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Eagle vehicles may have,
Dennis Eagle DE Steering Bolts
during the course of having a
modification carried out to
When you contact
your selling dealer,
improve steering geometry,
refer to campaign
Campaign number: FSDE12
not had the correct torque
number FSDE12.
Target: 274
applied to the fasteners on the
steering arms both upper and
The recall will take
a maximum of 1
lower. If failure occurs to these
hour and will be
Western Star Trucks
fasteners, loss of control of the
performed at no
SUPPLIER
steering of the vehicle can
occur.
charge to you.
Western Star Trucks Australia
HAZARDS
This condition may potentially
result in loss of control of the
steering of the vehicle
potentially causing an accident.
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NAME OF PRODUCT: Baby high chairs
HAZARD
Voluntary recall.
UNITS: About 1,100
The front opening between the
DESCRIPTION: This recall includes Eat model high
tray and seat bottom of the
chairs in red, black, green, purple, navy, orange, and
high chair can allow a child’s
brown. The model number BH2104 is located on a
body to pass through and
label on the back of the high chair. The word
“babyhome” is printed on one leg of the chair and
become entrapped at the neck.
This poses a strangulation
the word “eat” is printed on the opposite leg of the
hazard to young children when
chair. The high chairs have a nylon fabric seat with a
the child is not harnessed.
plastic tray and metal frame. The high chairs
measure about 36 inches high and 24 inches wide.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
There is a printed white “babyhome” logo shaped
like a backwards letter “h” on the seatback. The
recalled high chairs have lot numbers: BH00301/012012, BH00303/07-2012, BH00304/09-2012 and
BH00304/09-2012. The lot numbers are located on a
sticker affixed to the bottom of the footrest.
IMPORTER: BabyHome USA, Inc., of Chester, N.J.
MANUFACTURER: BabyHome SA., of Sabadell,
Spain
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD
Cherry model strollers
The opening between the
bumper bar and seat bottom of
UNITS
About 830
DESCRIPTION
This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in
the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice
the stroller can allow an
infant’s body to pass through
and become entrapped at the
neck, posing a strangulation
hazard to young children when
(red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system
a child is not harnessed.
has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
or infant carrier car seat can be placed. The seat unit
features three recline positions, adjustable footrest,
Voluntary recall.
None reported.
5-point safety harness, removable canopy and
removable bumper bar. There is a printed white
cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit.
IMPORTER: iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
MANUFACTURER
iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK
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NAME OF PRODUCT: Bugaboo Cameleon3
HAZARD
Voluntary recall.
Strollers
UNITS: About 9,200 in the U.S. and 960 in Canada
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Bugaboo
Cameleon3 strollers. The stroller has an aluminum
and plastic frame with rubberized wheels, a
removable seat and bassinet, a removable “U”shaped carry handle, an under-the-seat storage bag
and a sun canopy. The bassinet, seat and sun canopy
come in a variety of colors. The removable carry
The stroller’s carrying handle
can break and detach posing a
fall hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Bugaboo has received 16
reports of carry handles
breaking. No injuries have been
reported.
handle is used to transport the bassinet or seat
separately from the chassis. The words “Bugaboo”
and “Cameleon3” appear on a fabric tag on the side
of the sun canopy. Strollers included in the recall
have serial numbers from 19010 11153 00001 to
19010 51248 00215. Serial numbers are printed on a
horizontal bar of the stroller’s chassis beneath the
seat.
IMPORTER: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo,
Calif.
MANUFACTURER: Bugaboo International B.V., of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD: The cribs' drop
PT Domusindo Perdana drop-side cribs
sides can malfunction, detach
Voluntary recall.
or otherwise fail, causing part
UNITS: About 73,000
of the drop side to fall out of
DESCRIPTION
position, creating a space into
This recall includes 14 models of PT Domusindo
Perdana wooden drop-side cribs. The name, model
number and date codes are printed on the plywood
mattress board.
which an infant or toddler can
roll and become wedged or
entrapped, which can lead to
strangulation or suffocation. A
child can also fall out of the
IMPORTER
crib. Drop-side incidents can
JC Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
also occur due to incorrect
assembly and with age-related
MANUFACTURER
PT Domusindo Perdana, of Indonesia
MANUFACTURED IN: Indonesia
wear and tear.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
CPSC and the firm are aware
of three incidents involving
drop side rails that
malfunctioned or detached. No
injuries were reported.
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CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tattoo ink
measures:
risk because it contains 196
Recall of the
NAME: Flesh Tone
ppm of barium, 61 ppm of
chromium and 1170 ppm of
product from end
users
zirconium.
Batch: 1758 Model: 30 ml
According to the Council of
BRAND: Fantasia
DESCRIPTION: Tea rose tattoo ink in a 30 ml plastic
Europe Resolution ResAP
bottle.
(2008) on requirements and
criteria for the safety of tattoos
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
and permanent make-up, the
level of barium may not exceed
50 ppm and the level of
chromium may not exceed 0.2
ppm.
with the national legislation.
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CATEGORY: Food-imitating products
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Naphthalene
measures:
choking as, due to its
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Naphthalene ball
characteristic form, colour and
size, it may be mistaken for
product from the
market
foodstuff. This may lead
BRAND: Euro Crown
children to put pieces in their
DESCRIPTION: Naphthalene, round shape and
mouth, suck or ingest them,
which could entail the risk of
white colour, in polyethylene bags each containing 15
choking.
pieces.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
with the Directive 87/357/EEC
on products which, appearing
to be other than they are,
endanger the health or safety
of consumers.
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CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Trousers
risk because the black textile
Recall of the
contains azo dyes releasing the
aromatic amine benzidine (140
product from end
NAME: Unknown
mg/kg).
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 2015269502224,
C.50221 C50222 and C50223
with the REACH Regulation.
BRAND: Zeeman
users
Compulsory
measures:
Ban on the
DESCRIPTION: Jogging trousers made of dark
marketing of the
blended fabric.
product and any
accompanying
EU/BULGARIA
measures:
measures
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Children’s outfit
BRAND: Linke
Withdrawal of the
functional cords in the waist
product from the
market
area which are too long and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Т7013 LYC2
which have not been fixed to
DESCRIPTION: Clothing outfit, consisting of two
parts, intended for children aged 7-14 years. The top
has long sleeves and is fastened with a zip. The
colour is a combination of red and blue. The trousers
are long and black and supplied with cords in the
waist area. The top and trousers have an
measures:
injuries due to the presence of
NAME: Unknown
Compulsory
the garment in at least one
point equidistant from the exit
points.
standard EN 14682
embroidered emblem in an oval shape with the
inscription LNK; sizes S, M, L and XL.
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PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt
measures:
Import rejected at
border
NAME: Rally Sweden
presence of functional cords in
the hood.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number
QVBO006
Standard EN 14682.
BRAND: Motorsportbutik
DESCRIPTION: Grey sweatshirt with a zip, blue and
white decorations and blue sealed functional cords in
the hood. Sizes 86-140 cm.
EU/GREECE
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
BRAND: Solymar
INJURIES AND
Compulsory
STRANGULATION
measures:Withdra
wal of the product
NAME: Unknown
presence of halter neck cords
with free ends in the neck
area. The product poses a risk
of injuries due to the presence
DESCRIPTION: Girls' striped bikini. The top part is a
of functional cords that are to
halter-neck with black, white and pink horizontal
be tied in the back area.
stripes, ending in 2 cords with free ends to be tied
around the neck and 2 black cords that are to be tied
at the back. The bottom part has the same pattern
with a plain black back, and has one pair of black
from the market
standard EN 14682
decorative cords on the right-hand side with a length
of less than 140 mm.
Sizes: 6-14.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Greece
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NAME: Unknown
presence of halter neck-style
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Swimmy Beachwear,
cords with free ends in the
code: 120-28-68, driver: 28-68
neck area. The product poses a
risk of injuries due to the
presence of cords that are to
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini in orange, pink or
be tied at the back area.
BRAND: Energier’s
turquoise. The upper part is a halter-neck style top
with 2 cords with free ends in the neck area and 2
cords that are to be tied at the back. Both parts are
decorated with multi-coloured flower patterns. Sizes:
standard EN 14682
6-14 years.
EU/GREECE
BRAND: Rosso Kid’s
INJURIES AND
Compulsory
STRANGULATION
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code: XS 0970
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini in red. The upper part is a
presence of functional cords
halter-neck style top with 2 red cords with free ends
that are to be tied at the back
in the neck area and 2 white cords that are to be tied
in the waist area.
at the back, ending with fruit style toggles. The top
and bottom parts are decorated with multi-coloured
fruit patterns. The bottom part has 2 pairs of
functional cords (one red and one white) at each side
standard EN 14682
(length: 280 mm), ending in fruit style toggles. Sizes:
9/10, 11/12.
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NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art.: light blue
BRAND: Rae
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini in light blue. The upper
part is a halter-neck style top with 2 cords with free
that are to be tied in the back
ends in the neck area and 2 cords that are to be tied
area.
at the back. The top is decorated with multi-coloured
patterns of rainbows, hearts and flowers and the
inscriptions “holidays”, “Love” (right side) and “Pretty
Girl” (left side) and a bow in the centre. The bottom
standard EN 14682
part has a sash around the waist area, ending in a
bow with small free ends (less than 360 mm). Sizes:
4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
EU/GREECE
INJURIES AND
Compulsory
STRANGULATION
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model Lamia
BRAND: Mi and Mi
DESCRIPTION: Girls' multi-coloured bikini (khaki,
of functional cords to be tied in
dark brown, light brown and white patterns). The
the back area.
upper part is a halter-neck style top with 2 beige
cords with free ends in the neck area. There are also
2 beige cords to be tied at the back. Both parts are
decorated with golden coloured skulls.
standard EN 14682
Size: 6
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PRODUCT: Boys' swimming shorts
measures:
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product from the
NAME: Unknown
area and in the lower edges of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: JS 07-104
the garment.
BRAND: Sasouma
DESCRIPTION: Boys' swimming shorts in red with
two outer pockets. The shorts are decorated with big
market
standard EN 14682
white flower patterns. The garment bears 2 white
drawstrings in the waist area that protrude by 280
mm and 2 white drawstrings at the bottom hem that
protrude by 200 mm. Sizes: 6, 8.
EU/GREECE
BRAND: Solymar
INJURIES AND
Compulsory
STRANGULATION
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code: 12420, color: 03
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini. The upper part is a
halter-neck style top with 2 orange cords with free
that are to be tied in the back
ends in the neck area and 2 orange cords that are to
area.
be tied in the back area. The top has thin multicoloured horizontal stripes. The bottom part is orange
coloured and bears a multi-coloured thin belt. Sizes:
6-14.
standard EN 14682
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NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model Cat, article pink
blue.
of cords that are to be tied in
the back area.
BRAND: Dolci Sogni
halter-neck style top with a blue and a pink cord with
free ends in the neck area. It also has 2 blue cords to
be tied at the back. The right side of the top is pink
and the left side is blue, both are decorated with
standard EN 14682
coloured patterns of cat paws. There is also a small
picture of a yellow cat on the right side. The bottom
part is in pink and decorated with cat paws. It has 2
pairs of blue functional cords at each side with a
length of 160 mm.
Sizes: 6/8, 8/10, 10/12
EU/GREECE
INJURIES
BRAND: Reef Code
measures:
Withdrawal of the
functional cords that are to be
product from the
market
NAME: Unknown
tied at the waist area.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: BP500
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini. The upper part is a light
Compulsory
standard EN 14682
green halter-neck style top with black cords, with no
loose ends in the neck or the back area. The bottom
is black and has 2 pairs of light green functional cords
at each side (length: 190 mm), ending in 2 black
beads and knots. Sizes: 8, 10, 12.
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NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art.: 126-0-00A, code:
0-1803142-00
BRAND: Elemar
that are to be tied at the waist
halter-neck style top with 2 red cords with free ends
area.
in the neck. The top is black at the back with black
and white squares in front, decorated with yellow
and orange rose patterns. The bottom part is red and
has a pair of decorative cords (same pattern as on
standard EN 14682
the top) on the left-hand side (length: 150 mm). Size:
104 (4 years).
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Girls' skirt
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model ANAO452NA
have not been fixed to the
BRAND: Original marines
2000156357025
DESCRIPTION: Denim skirt intended for children up
to 7 years old, with cords in the waist area which
garment in at least one point
equidistant from exit points.
standard EN 14682.
protrude more than 140 mm at each end when the
garment has been fully opened and laid flat. In the
lower section there is an embroidered "Smurf"
picture with an attached ribbon on the Smurf’s hat.
There are also two hearts made of colourful fabric
with embroidered patterns at the ends, and textile
and paper labels are attached to the garment.
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PRODUCT: Girls' skirt
measures:
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NAME: Unknown
product from the
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model ANA3542BA2
have not been fixed to the
BRAND: Original marines
2 000155 648032
DESCRIPTION: Grey knitted skirt intended for
children aged 7-14, with cords in the waist area
garment in at least one point
equidistant from exit points.
standard EN 14682.
whose free ends protrude more than 140 mm at
each end when the garment has been fully opened
and laid flat. The cords are not secured against
unravelling. The garment has two embroidered
letters, “o” and “m”, in purple colour with a brown
and yellow ribbon attached to them.
There are textile and paper labels attached to the
garment.
EU/BULGARIA
PRODUCT: Children’s trousers
INJURIES
measures:
BRAND: Cocoline
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HR-2242
DESCRIPTION: Trousers intended for small children
Compulsory
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
area which are too long.
standard EN 14682.
up to 7 years of age, supplied with a satin cord in the
waist area whose free ends are longer than 300 mm.
There are two pockets on the front of the trousers,
which are available in pink, grey and purple colours.
The indicated sizes are 4-6.
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PRODUCT: Children’s clothing set
measures:
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Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
presence of drawstrings in the
hood.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 7895-98-3
BRAND: Pipetto Kids wear
DESCRIPTION: Children’s outfit in two parts – a top
market
standard EN 14682.
in grey colour with a zip, long pink sleeves and a
hood with a red textile cord, the ends of which have
been secured against unravelling by means of a hot
seal. On the front there is a printed pattern of a boy
on a bicycle, stars, and the inscription „SPORT
TIME” 7895-98-3. The trousers are grey. On one of
the trouser-legs there is a red and blue inscription:
„SPORT TIME” 7895-9, and stars. For children aged
2, size 92 cm.
EU/BULGARIA
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
measures:
strangulation because of the
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
presence of drawstrings in the
hood.
product from the
market
BRAND: Pipetto Kids wear
DESCRIPTION: Children’s outfit consisting of two
standard EN 14682
parts – a top in blue colour with a zip, long dark blue
sleeves, a dark blue hood supplied with a blue textile
cord, the ends of which have been secured against
unravelling by means of a hot seal. On the front there
is a printed pattern of a giraffe and some inscriptions
around the head of the giraffe which is holding a sign
marked “How many”. The trousers are blue. On one
of the trouser-legs there are figures and a giraffe’s
head with an inscription "Pipetto Kids wear". For
children aged 3 years.
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PRODUCT: Children’s sweatshirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
presence of functional cords in
the neck area.
BRAND: Frutta
2 800000 005467
market
standard EN 14682
DESCRIPTION: Black, long-sleeved sweatshirt
intended for children up to 7 years. It has a hood on
which there is an inscription 'FRUTTA' written in
white sequins. The hood has a white textile cord, the
ends of which have been secured against unravelling.
The front of the sweatshirt has a zip with two
pockets. In the top left-hand section there are two
embroidered cherries in white, and in the lower
section there are printed cherries in blue. There is an
attached cardboard label with information about the
producer and a textile label bearing the brand name.
On the inside of the sweatshirt there are inscriptions
with the brand name and other smaller inscriptions.
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Children’s tracksuit
BRAND: Childrens E&H Department
measures:
Withdrawal of the
cords in the waist area which
product from the
market
NAME: Unknown
are too long.
DESCRIPTION: Children's grey tracksuit. The top
Compulsory
standard EN 14682.
part is a long-sleeved jacket with a zip and a hood
that has two decorative striped ears. On the front
part there is a patched pattern of a dinosaur in grey
colour, and also embroidered letters in blue, red and
white. The trousers have fixed cords in the waist
which are longer than 140 mm when measured from
the point of fixing. Their free ends are secured
against unravelling by seals.
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STRANGULATION
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Mickey
presence of cords with free
product from the
market.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item code: D92551
ends in the neck area.
Batch number/Barcode: 00431 001070935
In addition, the product poses a
BRAND: Disney
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini in blue. The upper part
has 2 blue cords with free ends in the neck area and
2 white cords that are to be tied in the back area. The
bikini bottom has 2 pairs of white functional cords on
each side (length: 220 mm). Sizes: 6 and 8 years.
EU/GREECE
that are to be tied at the back
and in the waist area.
standard EN 14682.
INJURIES AND
Compulsory
STRANGULATION
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
presence of cords with free
market
ends in the neck area. The
BRAND: Solymar
product poses a risk of injuries
due to the presence of
DESCRIPTION: Orange and white bikini for young
functional cords that are to be
children. The upper part has 2 blue cords with free
tied at the back.
ends in the neck area and 2 blue cords that are to be
tied in the back area. Sizes: 1-4.
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measures:
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product from the
NAME: Unknown
cords that hang below the
lower edge of the garment.
BRAND: Breeze Girls
DESCRIPTION: Girls' clothing set intended for small
market
standard EN 14682.
children (aged 1-7) and older children (aged 7-14),
sizes: 140 cm, 116 cm, 128, cm, 140 cm. The set is
pink and has two parts: 1/ a top with a zip at the
front, two pockets, long sleeves and a hood; there is
an inscription "BREEZE GIRLS 1974" written on the
front with attached sequins. On the back of the top
there is a colourful appliquéd pattern with firmly
attached sequins; 2/ trousers with two side pockets,
supplied with decorative cords attached to the front
of the waist area whose free ends are approx. 14 cm
and have a knot. In the lower part of the trouser legs
there are threaded functional cords intended to
regulate the opening of the trouser-legs, the ends of
which hang below the lower hem of the trousers.
They also have a knot and freely pass through a
tunnel without being fixed in at least one point.
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Children’s trousers
BRAND: Beautiful Sister
measures:
Withdrawal of the
long drawstrings in the waist
product from the
market
NAME: Unknown
area with free ends.
DESCRIPTION: Children’s tracksuit-type trousers
Compulsory
standard EN 14682.
intended for small children (aged 1-7), sizes: 1, 2, 3
and 6. The trousers are grey and green, supplied with
a decorative cord that is attached in the waist area.
On the front of the right trouser-leg there is an
embroidered crown. There are textile labels attached
to the trousers with the following inscription
"Beautiful Sister".
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PRODUCT: Ladies' footwear
measures:
risk due to the presence of 6.4
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Naturana
mg/kg of Chromium (VI) in the
insole. Chromium (VI) is
product from the
market.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 1903 13
classified as sensitising and
BRAND: Rohde
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 4 052006 034790
may trigger allergic reactions.
DESCRIPTION: Ladies' beige slippers with three
buckles; size 39, width F ½; inner label: "ROHDE
designed in Germany – naturana". Packaging: white
shoebox.
EU/BULGARIA
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Children’s shoes
Compulsory
measures:
choking because of small
Withdrawal of the
decorative parts that can be
product from the
NAME: Unknown
easily detached and swallowed
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 708XZ
by small children.
BRAND: Xin Min
2093300094761
DESCRIPTION: Synthetic shoes intended for small
children, in white and pink colours. The upper part
has coloured decorative flowers, rhinestones as well
as white embroidered flowers. There is a selfadhesive ankle strap.
The indicated sizes are 20-25.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Shoes
measures:
risk because it releases up to
Ban on the
marketing of the
NAME: Unknown
1.51 µg/cm2/week of nickel,
exceeding the limit value of 0.5
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MT8930
µg/cm²/week.
accompanying
BRAND: Diamantique
DESCRIPTION: Studded ankle boots with rubber
product and any
measures
soles.
EU/ITALY
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Ladies' shoes
BRAND: Malien
Compulsory
measures:
Ban on the
NAME: Unknown
marketing of the
product and any
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MT 6042
µg/cm²/week.
accompanying
DESCRIPTION: brown, studded, ankle boots with
measures
rubber sole. The product has three decorative chains
in the upper back part.
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PRODUCT: Shoes
measures:
Ban on the
marketing of the
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ankle boots with
µg/cm²/week.
accompanying
rubber soles.
Batch number/Barcode: cod. 520-B
with the REACH Regulation
BRAND: Piedy
product and any
measures
DESCRIPTION: Studded ankle boots with
rubber/crepe soles.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion item
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Girls' shoes
BRAND: Giolan
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
can be easily detached and
product from the
NAME: Unknown
may be swallowed by small
market. Recall of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: CH 248-1
children.
the product from
end users
DESCRIPTION: White lacquered, synthetic shoes
with a thick ankle strap as a fastener. The back area is
decorated with a ribbon with glued small-sized
rhinestones. The packaging is a decorated purple
cardboard box.
Size: 22
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BRAND: Yomax
NAME: Unknown
measures:
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swallowed by small children.
product from the
market , Recall of
the product from
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: JS-2261AL
end users
DESCRIPTION: Black, synthetic shoes for young
girls. The shoes are decorated with embroidery and
sequins in the toe cap area. They are fastened with a
metal buckle in the ankle area. The packaging is a
cardboard box with a photograph of children. Size: 24
EU/HUNGARY
CHOKING
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Unknown
may be swallowed by small
product from the
market. Recall of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 3301-1
children.
the product from
BRAND: Mountain
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown.
end users
DESCRIPTION: Black and fuchsia shoes with a black
strap. The toe cap is decorated with glued silver
rhinestones. The packaging is a pink cardboard box
decorated with flowers. Size: 24
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
measures:
risk because it contains 7.7
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Fahrhandschuhe Pferdesport (Driving gloves
mg/kg of Chromium (VI).
Chromium (VI) is classified as
product from the
market
for equestrian sports)
sensitising and may trigger
allergic reactions.
BRAND: Krämer
Batch number/Barcode: 630049 8 BR
DESCRIPTION: One pair of driving gloves in brown
leather, with fastening. Size according to label: 8.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Pakistan
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SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Necklace
measures:
Import rejected at
border
NAME: Unknown
4.5 µg/cm²/week of nickel,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number 8114
µg/cm²/week.
Batch number/Barcode: EAN-code 6426600081142
BRAND: Spen
DESCRIPTION: A necklace consisting of a black
plastic string with a silver, sabre-shaped pendant and
a metallic clasp. The necklace is attached to a
cardboard label and packed in a transparent plastic
bag.
EU/IRELAND
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Amber teething necklace and bracelet
BRAND: Teething SOS
NAME: Honey Bean
CHOKING
The products pose a risk of
Voluntary
measures:
choking because the beads can
Recall of the
easily break and detach and
product from end
users
could be swallowed by a child.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Honey Bean
with the European Standard
EN 12586.
DESCRIPTION:
Bracelet - consists of amber beads threaded onto a
cord with knots between each bead and a screw-in
clasp (described as an 'Amber teething bracelet Honey Bean); contained in a brown small
net/material bag, tied at the top with a cord.
Necklace - consists of amber beads threaded onto a
cord with knots between each bead and a screw-in
clasp (described as an 'Amber teething necklace Honey Bean); contained in a brown small
net/material bag, tied at the top with a cord.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Lithuania
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SOFTLINES
SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES
GCSC has compiled the below sources:
PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE
The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview
reports of RAPEX notifications.
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm
The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the
information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex
II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the
information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.
The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports
of RASFF notifications.
http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm
Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for
the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. The information is
published as it has been received from the official contact points in the
Member States/EEA-EFTA countries. In the event that further information
received from a contact point regarding an already published notification leads
to modification or withdrawal of the information, the Commission shall
respectively include a corrigendum or a notice of withdrawal in the next
weekly overview to be published.
PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA
Recalls and Product Safety News
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html (US Cosmetics recalls)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm (US Pesticides recalls)
PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA
http://www.recalls.gov.au/
FOR ENQUIRIES
[email protected]
http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Product-Recalls.aspx
© 2013 SGS SA. All rights reserved. SGS’s
services including compilation(s) of data into this
Factsheet are based on publicly available sources
as of the date stated herein for which SGS bears
no responsibility. Although every effort has been
made to ensure accuracy, SGS makes no warranty
as to error, omissions and does not accept any
liability, without limitation, for indirect or
consequential loss or damage, or any loss or
damages arising from any use in connection with
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