PRODUCT RECALLS

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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)
01– 15 APRIL 2012
CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 10
Electrical appliances (8)
Lighting Equipments (9)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (3)
HARDLINES
Pages 13 to 26
Toys (8)
Juvenile Items (1)
Premiums (0)
Children articles (7) - See ‘SOFTLINES’
Home Furnishing & Houseware (10)
Home Improvement & DIY (3)
Personal & Home Care Items (2)
Sport & Leisure Goods (4)
PPE (1)
Miscellaneous (0)
SOFTLINES
Pages 27 to 30
Wearing Apparels (8)
Home Textiles (0)
Footwear, Bags and Accessories (2)
E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
BURNS
Voluntary recall
PRODUCT: Electric deep fat fryer "Friteuse
The product poses a risk of
Electrique"
burns because it overheats.
BRAND: Carrefour Home
The product does not comply
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL:
with the Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) and the relevant
Ref. CDF20-10 (MF-SM30H-1)
European standard EN 60335.
from consumers.
DESCRIPTION: Electric deep fat fryer, 1800-2000W,
220-240V.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SWEDEN
FIRE
Voluntary stop on
PRODUCT: Hot-plate
Failure of the thermostat could
sales and recall
from consumers.
BRAND: Tec Lime by Feiyue
cause overheating which could
lead to a fire.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: TCP-1500
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DESCRIPTION: Electric hot-plate/one single hob.
Stainless steel housing.
and the relevant European
standard EN 60335.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Sales ban ordered
PRODUCT: Tablet computer
The mains charger supplied
KINGDOM
BRAND: Mid
by the authorities.
with the product poses a risk
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
of electric shock because the
internal mains wiring is
DESCRIPTION: 7" Android silver tablet PC with
secured by solder alone and
mains charger.
the insulation between the
input and output circuits is not
sufficient.
One incident reported.
standard EN 60950.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: Motorcycle alarm system
The mains adapter supplied
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: Steel Mate
with the product poses a risk
of electric shock because it is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 886GO
possible to touch the live pins
DESCRIPTION: Motorcycle alarm system supplied
during use.
with mains adaptor type BOT011.
authorities.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
Recall from
PRODUCT: Sound system "Multimediakaiutinsarja
2.1"
electric shock and fire because
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: HIFI+
there is inadequate insulation
between the primary and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: L-225
secondary voltages and the
Barcode: 6 416485 218757
transformer insulation melts in
DESCRIPTION: Sound system.
authorities.
fault conditions.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
Voluntary recall
PRODUCT: Fan heater "2kW Upright Fan Heater"
KINGDOM
BRAND: Kingavon
electric shock as the plastic
cover becomes malleable
during use allowing access to
BB-FH200/CX-QNQ-20-10
live parts via the vents.
DESCRIPTION: Electric fan heater, 220-240v, 50Hz,
2000W, White plastic casing, cool air mode, 2 heat
settings, thermostatic control.
from consumers.
Crimped terminals in the
product may become detached
resulting in overheating and
arcing with the risk of fire.
1 incident reported
EU/HUNGARY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Hair-dryer
BRAND: Scarlett
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: SC-072
DESCRIPTION: Foldable electric hair-dryer with pink
plastic housing. On the handle there is a threeposition selector switch.
electric shock because:
Withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
· live metal parts are accessible
through the protective metal
grill of the nozzle;
· the cross-sectional area of the
conductors in the cable is not
sufficient;
· the cable anchorage does not
protect effectively against
pulling.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Viking dishwashers
Hazard: An electrical
Voluntary recall.
UNITS: About 2,000
component in the dishwasher
can overheat, posing a fire
MANUFACTURER: Viking Range Corporation of
hazard.
Greenwood, Miss.
Incidents/Injuries: Viking has
DESCRIPTION: The recall includes Viking 24"
received 21 reports of
Professional, Designer and Custom Panel
dishwashers manufactured between May and
incidents, including five reports
September 2010. They were sold in black, white and
of property damage from fires.
No injuries have been reported.
24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with
custom wood panels. The name "Viking" appears on
the control panel at the top of the door. The model
and serial number are located on the identification
plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the
dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in
the serial number are the manufacture date in
mmddyy format, e.g., serial number 052610 was
manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model and
manufacture dates included on this recall are:
MODEL
DATE CODES -
NUMBERS
FIRST SIX DIGITS
STARTING
WITH*:
OF SERIAL
NUMBER:
DDB325
052610 through
DFB450
091510
VDB325
VDB450
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: LED Light bulb "LED Lamppu"
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: LED energie
EU/FINLAND
electric shock because there is
authorities.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: 936810 Barcode:
inadequate insulation between
the live parts and accessible
6 430035 360345
metal parts.
DESCRIPTION: LED light bulbs - 6W-E14 LED.
No picture available.
standard EN 60968.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: LED tube
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: Limic
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: T8-120CM-
288M-SMD3528
metal parts.
DESCRIPTION: T8 LED tube
authorities.
standard EN 60968.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: LED Light bulb
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: Limic
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: C-E27-3*1W-M
DESCRIPTION: LED light bulb 3x1W-E27
metal parts.
authorities.
standard EN 60968.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: LED tube
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: Ledtek
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: LT-T8-BTH.
Barcode: Unknown
metal parts.
DESCRIPTION: T8 Led tube.
authorities.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Lighting chain "120 Luz de Navidad"
the market
ordered by the
BRAND: Unknown
electric shock because the
flashing unit is not securely
fastened to the cable of the
Barcode: 5606488017933
lighting chain, so that wires
DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 120 lamps.
authorities.
under tension may become
detached and thus exposed.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: LED light bulb
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: LEDMix
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: Ledmix220
Barcode: 6 430035 082209
metal parts.
DESCRIPTION: 5W-GU10 LED light bulb.
authorities.
standard EN 60968.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Lighting chain "Cortina de LED´s de
Natal"
the market
ordered by the
BRAND: V&F
flashing sequence control unit
is not securely fastened to the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: 64378
cable of the lighting chain,
Barcode: 8882010643789
meaning that live wires may
DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 80 lamps. The
become detached and thus
exposed.
packaging is a cardboard box.
authorities.
EU/SLOVAKIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Lighting chain "100 Rice Light"
BRAND: Multifunction
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code:
8800000080307
DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain from green
PVC with 100 small varicoloured lights equipped with
programmes switch device. Packed in blue cardboard
box.
Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
electric shock because:
· the wires are not properly
attached to the programmes
switch device;
· the programmes switch
device does not have sufficient
mechanical strength.
EU/HUNGARY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Salt crystal lamp
BRAND: Globo
lampholder with the lamp can
fall out and the glass bulb can
Model: 2830/2833/2843/2835
be broken, so that live parts of
DESCRIPTION: Salt crystal lamp The base of the
supplied with a mains plug and mains cable, and a
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
the lamp become accessible.
portable luminaire has a white plastic E14 lampholder
plastic base plate.
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Withdrawal from
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Recall from
PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor
consumers
ordered by the
BRAND: Samsonite
electric shock because
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: J332/Model
equipment which should be
earthed can be connected
3172 Barcode: 5 411501 335570
without an earth connection.
DESCRIPTION: Travel plug adaptor
with the relevant standard EN
authorities.
60884.
EU/BULGARIA
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Extension lead
the market
ordered by the
BRAND: Makalon
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No 700715,
Barcode: 3800123110795
DESCRIPTION: Extension lead with four sockets,
with a switch and a cable length of 1.5 m. Packed in a
electric shock and fire because
authorities.
· the insulating resistance is
not sufficient;
· it is not sufficiently heat
resistant;
transparent plastic bag sealed with a cardboard
fastener.
· it is not provided with
terminals with screw clamping.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
FIRE
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Extension lead
The product poses a risk of fire
the market
ordered by the
BRAND: Makalon
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No 700721,
Barcode: 3800123110696
DESCRIPTION: Extension lead with three sockets,
without a switch, with a cable length of 1.5 m.
Packed in a transparent plastic bag sealed with a
cardboard fastener.
because:
authorities.
· it is not sufficiently heat
resistant
· it is not provided with
terminals with screw clamping.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Build-A-Bear Workshop Pty Ltd—Plush Kangaroo
HAZARDS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
If the eyes were to detach,
immediately cease
using the product
Plush toy in the likeness of a kangaroo
they would pose a choking
hazard to small children.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
DEFECTS
Item number: 858
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
The eyes may detach during
use, posing a choking hazard to
Build-A-Bear Workshop Pty Ltd
small children. The item
SUPPLIER
Build-A-Bear Workshop Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
and return it to the
place of purchase
for a full refund or
to exchange it for
an item of the
same value.
therefore contravenes the
mandatory safety standard for
toys for children under 3 years
of age.
http://www.buildabear.com.au
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Flashing toy duck "Love Duck"
The product poses a chemical
withdrawal from
the market and
BRAND: Star and Rose
risk because it contains 0.21%
by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl)
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 9 324679
016782
phthalate (DEHP).
recall from
consumers.
According to the REACH
DESCRIPTION: Small, white, flashing toy ducks with
Regulation, the phthalates
red love hearts.
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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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING / CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy with key-ring
withdrawal from
the market
BRAND: Nem
choking because it contains
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Reference: 219
small parts (head, paws, keyring) that can be easily
DESCRIPTION: Wooden key-ring in the form of a
detached and swallowed by
wild boar with a pompom body. Size: 8 cm
small children. The product
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Philippines
poses a chemical risk because
the level of chromium in the
key-ring is higher than
permitted.
with the Toy Safety Directive
and with the relevant European
standards EN-71-1 and EN 713.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Puzzle mat "Eva Puzzle Mats"
the market
ordered by the
BRAND: XIN RUN
choking because it has small
parts which could be placed in
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcodes:
69399720300012; 5619772000023
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authorities
the mouth and swallowed.
DESCRIPTION: Puzzle mat with pieces in the form
with the Toy Safety Directive
of objects (cars, etc.). The packaging is a blister pack.
standard EN 71-1
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Seizure of
PRODUCT: Doll "Fashion Girl"
The products pose a chemical
products and
withdrawal from
BRAND: lovely style!
risk because they contain bis
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. M7
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
in the:
DESCRIPTION: Plastic fashion doll, height 280mm,
- head (32.3%), arm (2.2%), leg
together with small ‘baby’ doll, a total of four small
(2.6%) and shoe (6.1%) of the
and four large dresses, various accessories.
small doll,
Packaging: a printed outer carton with a clear
window.
- head (21.4%), arm (8.8%) and
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
leg (5.5%) of the larger doll.
children.
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES AND CHEMICAL
Import rejected by
PRODUCT: Toy police set "Best style"
- a risk of injuries because the
the customs
authorities.
BRAND: Police new set
sun glasses can easily break
releasing hazardous sharp
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number 229211
points and loose parts that
in invoice
could enter the eye,
DESCRIPTION: A toy police set packed in a blister
- a chemical risk because the
card. Contains black plastic sun glasses, rifle, suction
plastic material of the suction
cup cartridges, hand grenade, camera, handcuffs,
etc.
cup contains 14% by weight of
bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
(DEHP) 7.7% by weight of di‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and
2% by weight of Dibutyl
phthalate (DBP).
children.
with the Toys Safety Directive
standard EN 71-1.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
BURNS AND FIRE
Import rejected by
PRODUCT: Toy wig
the customs
authorities.
BRAND: Fashion Wig
burns and fire due to
flammability.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no SD4265 in
invoice and 68980 on the product
with the Toys Directive and
DESCRIPTION: A toy wig with long blond hair,
with the relevant European
packed in a black cardboard box with pictures of a girl
standard EN 71-2.
wearing the wig.
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
BURNS AND FIRE
Import rejected by
PRODUCT: Toy wig
the customs
authorities.
BRAND: Tinsel Wigs
burns and fire due to
flammability.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no SD4320N in
invoice and 68981 on the product
with the Toys Directive and
DESCRIPTION: A toy wig with long silver hair,
packed in a transparent plastic bag.
standard EN 71-2.
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HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Rockland Furniture Drop-side
HAZARD: The cribs' drop sides
Voluntary recall.
Cribs
can malfunction, detach or
otherwise fail, causing part of
UNITS: About 16,700
the drop side to fall out of
MANUFACTURER: Nan Far Woodworking Co. Ltd.,
position, creating a space into
of Taiwan
which an infant or toddler can
roll and become wedged or
IMPORTER: J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano,
Texas
DESCRIPTION: This recall includes Rockland
Furniture brand drop-side cribs imported and sold by
jcpenney from 2005 to 2008. The wooden cribs used
plastic hardware to attach the drop side. "Rockland
Furniture" and the model number can be found on a
rectangular label located on the lower portion of the
entrapped, which can lead to
strangulation or suffocation. A
child can also fall out of the
crib. Drop-side incidents can
also occur due to incorrect
assembly and with age-related
wear and tear.
headboard panel. The following six drop-side crib
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: CPSC
models are included in this recall:
and the firms are aware of five
343-8124 Nightingale Spindle Drop-Side Crib
343-8280 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 1
343-8271 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 2
343-9105 Drop-Side Crib and Changer
343-8191 Renew Standard Drop-Side Crib
343-8192 Renew Convertible Drop-Side Crib
incidents involving drop sides
that malfunctioned or
detached, including one report
of a child who became
entrapped and sustained minor
scratches and bruises.
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Stationery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Pencil
withdrawal from
the market.
BRAND: Kuku-Malu
risk because the nib releases
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BH-206
2.6 µg/cm2/week of nickel and
the clip releases 1.3
DESCRIPTION: Pencil with silver metal frame.
µg/cm2/week, exceeding the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
with the REACH Regulation.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Office Depot® Brand Biella
HAZARD: The weld
Leather Desk Chairs
connecting the seat plate to
the gas lift can fail, causing the
UNITS: 307,000 in the U.S. and 12,000 in Canada
chair to separate from the
IMPORTER: Swinton Avenue Trading, of Boca
base. This poses a fall hazard
Raton, Fla.
to consumers.
MANUFACTURER: Wonderful Year Inc., of China
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Office
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Office Depot®
Depot has received 11 reports
of the chairs breaking and
brand leather desk chairs. The mid-back height
leather chairs were sold in black and have SKU
consumers falling while
number 130548. REG. No. PA-25498 (CN) and Made
seated, resulting in reports of
in China are printed on a label located on the
injuries, including minor
contusions and abrasions.
underside of the seat.
Voluntary recall.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Folding Chairs
HAZARD: The chairs can
Voluntary recall.
UNITS: About 10,000 in the United States and 100 in
collapse during normal use,
posing a fall hazard to
Canada
IMPORTER: West Elm, a division of WilliamsSonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves West Elm solid
wood and fully assembled folding chairs sold in
consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: West
Elm has received 14 reports of
collapsed, broken or cracked
white, red or chocolate. The chairs were sold
chairs. Two consumers have
reported minor injuries after
individually and in sets of two and four. An unfolded
falling from a collapsed chair,
chair measures 17-inches wide by 19-inches deep by
31-inches high. A sticker on the underside of the
medical attention was not
required.
seat reads "West Elm."
MANUFACTURED IN: Malaysia
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS AND FIRE
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Novelty lighters
The products are attractive to
the market
ordered by the
1. Mailbox Lighter
children, especially those under
51 months old, posing a risk of
2. Lighter
burns and fire, having in mind
BRAND: Unknown
the behaviour of children of this
1. SEP 05 GH, Barcode: 707670055995
2. SEP 05 GH, Barcode: 707670066786
DESCRIPTION:
authorities.
age group.
with the Commission Decision
2006/502/EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of
novelty lighters.
1. Refillable lighter in the shape of a post-box of dark
green or red colour, made of metal.
2. Refillable lighter in the shape of a flipper in red,
yellow, blue and black colour, made of plastic.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: stainless steel baking tin covered with
teflon
CHEMICAL
no action taken
EU/POLAND
PRODUCT: porcelain tableware
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
migration of lead (723.1 mg/l)
from porcelain tableware from
Hong Kong
EU/POLAND
PRODUCT: melamine dish
CHEMICAL
migration of formaldehyde
(92.7 mg/kg - ppm) from
melamine dish from China
EU/POLAND
PRODUCT: glass cup
CHEMICAL
migration of cadmium (1.3; 1.4;
1.2 mg/kg - ppm) and of lead
(24.4; 22.8; 25.7; 20.1 mg/kg ppm) from glass cup from
China
EU/GREECE
PRODUCT: pizza bottom layers
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey
migration of lead (0.009 / 0.008
mg/dm²) from pizza bottom
layers from Turkey
EU/SLOVENIA
too high level of total migration
(96 mg/kg - ppm) from
stainless steel baking tin
covered with teflon from China
official detention
withdraw from the
market
withdraw from the
market
withdraw from the
market
CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS AND FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Lighters
withdrawal from
market by the
BRAND: KKK
burns and fire because it is not
fitted with a child resistant
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL :KKD / 3KD128 / 39018
distributor.
mechanism.
/ EAN: 6926384026952
The lighter does not comply
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DESCRIPTION: Refillable lighter with different
with the Commission Decision
decorated prints (skier, ship).
2006/502/EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of non
child-resistant lighters
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HARDLINES: HOME IMPROVEMENT & DIY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Furniture
INJURIES
Sales ban and
PRODUCT: Sun lounger
withdrawal from
the market and
BRAND: LaCultura
injuries because it has
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item 22452306,
accessible edges with
protruding parts and openings.
barcode 900 4181253331
The metal parts may injure the
DESCRIPTION: Dark grey sun lounger made of
skin and the openings on the
textile material and metal.
folding legs of the product may
squeeze or even break the
recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities
fingers.
standard EN 581-1.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Grass and Hedge Trimmers
UNITS: About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500
hedge trimmers
IMPORTER: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc.,
of Charlotte, N.C.
HAZARD: Fuel can leak from
Voluntary recall.
the rubber spacer holding the
fuel lines in the fuel tank,
posing a fire hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES:
Husqvarna has received seven
MANUFACTURER: Husqvarna Machinery
reports of fuel leaking. No
Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
injuries have been reported.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Husqvarna
Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that
range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999.
Husqvarna and the model number are written on top
of the tool. The serial number is located on a black
plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool.
The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models
122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that
range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999.
Husqvarna and the model number are written on top
of the tool. The serial number is located on a black
plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion
of the tool.
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HARDLINES: HOME IMPROVEMENT & DIY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Laser pointers
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Laser pointers
The products pose a risk of
withdrawal from
the market and
KINGDOM
BRAND: Sky or unbranded
damage to sight because they
are Class 3B or 4 lasers.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
DESCRIPTION:
seizure of the
products by the
authorities.
1) Torch style laser, marked "Sky 1000" Mercury, with
a push on/push off button on the end of the device
opposite to the laser aperture. Emits a blue beam.
Class 4.
2) Laser pointer (pen style) with a white body. The
pen clip is marked "laser pointer". Push button
operation is on the side. Class 3B.
3) laser pointer with dark blue body and 4 rows of
dimples on the body below the pocket clip. Class 3B.
4) Torch style laser with 6 LEDs around the laser
aperture. 2 push to operate buttons on the side.
Class 3B.
5) Black laser pointer, gold trim, push button
operation is on the side, Class 3B. Emitting violet
laser beam.
6) Torch style laser with soft case, marked "Sky 200".
Wrist strap and attached key, removable diffractive
element which produces a star pattern. Push button
operation on side. Class 3B.
7) Black torch style laser, "Sky 50" marked on side,
hexagonal section on body, no keys, soft case, wrist
strap, push button on/off at opposite end to laser
aperture. Class 3B.
8) Silver laser pointer with pocket clip, marked "Sky".
Push button operation on side. Labelled "Output
power < 1mW, Wavelength 532 nm, Class II
Product". Actually Class 3B.
9) Torch style laser, marked "Max 50", wrist strap,
push button on/off at opposite end to laser aperture.
Soft case. Class 3B.
10) Laser pointer with silver body in a presentation
box, marked "Sky lasers". The side of the body of the
laser is marked "moon" or "pluto", push button to
operate on side. Class 3B.
11) Torch style laser marked "Sky 150" labelled:
"Output power <150 mw, Wavelength 532nm. Class
IIIb product". Wrist strap, push button to operate on
side. Class 3B.
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HARDLINES: PERSONAL & HOME CARE ITEMS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Sunglasses
withdrawal from
the market.
BRAND: Ray Ban (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT)
risk because the frame
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RB9902 60 18-125
releases 2.1 µg/cm2/week of
nickel while the left temple
DESCRIPTION: Dark sunglasses.
releases 0.56 µg/cm2/week,
exceeding the limit value of 0.5
µg/cm²/week.
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Import rejected by
PRODUCT: Earrings - Imitation jewellery
the customs
authorities.
BRAND: Giorgia & John Jewels
risk because it releases 13.44
µg/cm2/week of nickel,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 248258108712
exceeding the limit value of 0.2
80_999 87
µg/cm²/week.
DESCRIPTION: Earrings packed in transparent
plastic sachets also comprising bracelets and
necklaces.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
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HARDLINES: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES
Voluntary recall
PRODUCT: Bicycle "Tricross Sport"
The brake boss could come
KINGDOM
BRAND: Specialized
from consumers
loose from the fork, in which
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2012 model using fork
case the front brake function
could be impaired and the
model XFK-311
brake boss could interfere with
DESCRIPTION: Road bicycle
the rotation of the front wheel.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: 2010 through 2012 Model
HAZARD: The pedals can
Year Bicycles
crack and break, posing a fall
UNITS: About 4,100
Voluntary recall.
hazard to the rider.
IMPORTER: Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Public
Bikes has received 24 reports
MANUFACTURER: Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan
of pedals cracking. No injuries
(pedals)
have been reported.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves 18 models of
women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are
various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com"
is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear
fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top
of the down tube with a number stamped on it.
Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560,
20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no
badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is
embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals.
All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this
recall.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
USA
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
NAME OF PRODUCT: GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles
HAZARD: The suspension
Voluntary recall.
with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
fork's internal support tubes
can break and cause the rider
UNITS: About 17,000
to lose control, fall and crash.
MANUFACTURER: SR Suntour, of Taiwan and
Vancouver, Wash.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: SR
Suntour has received 12
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the following GT,
Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension
reports of incidents with the
forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on
suspension forks, including
two injuries involving a
the back of the fork crown.
laceration and a chipped tooth.
BICYCLES
MODEL
YEARS
MODEL
NAME
SR SUNTOUR
SUSPENSION
FORK
DATE CODES
Giant
20112012
Revel 1
Revel
1W
GT
2012
Avalanch
e 4.0
Avalanch
e 4.0
GTW
Trek
2012
CK110301
through
CK110731
3700D
3900D
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle
HAZARD: A child can place his
Voluntary recall.
Carrier Seats
or her fingers in the opening at
the grab bar's hinge
UNITS: About 40,000
mechanism. When the
IMPORTER: Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Mass.
consumer lifts the grab bar to
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Topeak Babyseat
remove the child from the seat,
the child's fingertips can be
II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers
TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers
caught in the hinge
are printed on the product's packaging. The gray,
mechanism, posing a laceration
plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles:
and fingertip amputation hazard
to the child.
Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack
and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack.
The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The
firm has received two reports
"Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is
of incidents including near
also printed on a black foam protector that covers
the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the
amputations that resulted in
stitches and a crushed finger.
blue grab bar locks the bar into place.
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HARDLINES: PPE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
CHEMICAL
Voluntary recall by
PRODUCT: Work gloves
BRAND: Ulith
the importer.
risk because the yellow
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No: 805.696 –
stitching on the cuffs of the
gloves contains azo dyes
70, barcode: 4025648056994, batch 121112
releasing 138 mg/kg of 4-
DESCRIPTION: Black fabric work gloves with elastic
aminoazobenzene.
cuffs; palm area and fingers with protective/rubber
covering, cuffs with yellow hemming. Size 9.
with the REACH Regulation
and the Personal Protective
Equipment directive.
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SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION /
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market
ordered by the
PRODUCT: Children’s jacket
BRAND: C&S
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 2011-01
toggles of the drawstring in the
hood could get caught, for
DESCRIPTION: Children’s jacket with hood, lining
example in the playground or in
and zip fastener. The hood has an elastic drawstring
the closing doors of lifts,
with plastic toggles. When the hood opening is at its
buses, etc. As a result, the
child may be strangled or fall
largest the drawstring forms a protruding loop. Size:
110
EU/HUNGARY
The protruding loops and
authorities.
and suffer injuries.
standard EN 14682.
INJURIES
Withdrawal from
PRODUCT: Girls' outfit
the market and
recall from
BRAND: Cross Fire
injuries due to the presence of
an unattached drawstring in
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: CS-1120
the waist area.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' outfit consisting of trousers
and sweatshirt with hood and zip-fastener. The
product is available in various colours and is
standard EN 14682.
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
decorated with the inscription "Angels". The waist
part of the trousers has an unattached drawstring
with knots and metal toggles at the end. Size:
134.140, 146, 152, 158, 164
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
STRANGULATION /
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market and
recall from
PRODUCT: Boys' jacket
BRAND: Ke Yi Qi
The drawstring in the hood
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: B-814
poses a risk of strangulation. If
a child pulls the elastic
DESCRIPTION: Boys' jacket with hood and zip
drawstring the toggles may
fastener. The hood can be removed by using a zipper.
spring back into the eyes and
The hood has an elastic drawstring with knots and
face causing injuries.
plastic toggles on the ends. The product is decorated
with an inscription: "coctree F1". The jacket is
available in various colours. Size: 134, 140, 146, 152,
standard EN 14682.
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
158, 164
EU/HUNGARY
PRODUCT: Boys' jacket
BRAND: Yi Li Fao
STRANGULATION /
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market and
recall from
toggles of the drawstring in the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: Y-527
hood could get caught, for
DESCRIPTION: Boys' jacket with hood and zip
example in the playground or in
fastener. The hood has an elastic drawstring with
the closing doors of lifts,
plastic toggles. When the hood opening is at its
buses, etc. As a result, the
child may be strangled or may
98/104,110/128,122/128
fall and suffer injuries.
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
standard EN 14682.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
STRANGULATION /
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market and
recall from
PRODUCT: Boys' outfit
BRAND: Tingba
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: ZULT 64535
strangulation and injuries due
to the presence of drawstrings
DESCRIPTION: Boys' outfit consisting of trousers, T-
in the hood and waist area.
shirt and sweatshirt with hood. The hood of the
sweatshirt has an unattached drawstring with knots
and plastic toggles on the ends. The sweatshirt is
decorated with an inscription: "Teen Club". The waist
standard EN 14682.
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
of the trousers has an unattached drawstring with
knots at the end. The product is available in various
colours. Size: 98, 116, 122
EU/HUNGARY
PRODUCT: Children's jacket
BRAND: Hong
STRANGULATION AND
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market
ordered by the
toggles in the neck area may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: B-103
become caught (for example,
DESCRIPTION: Children’s jacket with hood, lining
in the playground, in
and zip fastener. The hood has an elastic drawstring
automatically closing doors, on
with plastic toggles. When the hood opening is at its
escalators). If the garment
tightens around the neck of the
6
child, the child may be
authorities.
strangulated. The trapped loop
or toggles can pull on the child
unexpectedly and the child may
standard EN 14682.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
STRANGULATION AND
Withdrawal from
INJURIES
the market
ordered by the
PRODUCT: Children's outfit
BRAND: QiFeng
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: G1028C
toggles in the neck area may
become caught (for example,
DESCRIPTION: One-piece clothing outfit with hood
in the playground, in
for young children. The hood has an elastic
automatically closing doors, on
drawstring with plastic toggles. When the hood
escalators). If the garment
tightens around the neck of the
opening is at its largest the drawstring forms a
protruding loop. The product is available in light
authorities.
child, the child may be
purplish-blue, pink and light pink. Size: 98, 104, 110
strangulated. The trapped loop
or toggles can pull on the child
unexpectedly and the child may
standard EN 14682.
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SOFTLINES: FOOTWEAR, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Ladies' belt
withdrawal from
the market.
BRAND: V&C
risk because the metal knob
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model no. :
releases 0.83 µg/cm2/week of
nickel, exceeding the limit
SS11LBL001 01-E150E
value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
DESCRIPTION: Ladies' belt in grey colour, with 3
metal decorating links and 2 knobs, one of which is
for decoration and the other to adjust the length of
the belt.
EU/CYPRUS
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Men's leather belt
withdrawal from
the market.
BRAND: CMD
risk because the buckle
releases 28 µg/cm2/week of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 6022122
nickel, exceeding the limit
Barcode: 5290656012785
value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
DESCRIPTION: Leather belt for men in dark brown
colour with metal buckle.
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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]
www.sgs.com/regulatorycompliance
© 2012 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
this document.

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