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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 JULY 2013
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 11
Audio Video and Household Appliances (5)
IT & Telecommunication (2)
Luminaries (9)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (3)
HARDGOODS
Pages 12 to 21
DIY, Tools and Hardware (2)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (18)
Sport & Leisure Goods (6)
Stationery and Office Supplies (1)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 22 to 37
Toys (23)
Juvenile Products (7)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 38 to 40
Cosmetics and Personal Care (6)
Household Care (0)
SOFTLINES
Pages 41 to 55
Textile and Clothing (19)
Shoes (9)
Bags and Accessories (0)
Jewelleries (0)
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
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ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Voluntary measures:
INJURIES
Withdrawal of the
product from the
PRODUCT: Electric oven
BRAND: JEKEN
The metal surface at the back
market,
NAME: Four Electrique
of the oven overheats during
certain cooking programmes.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TO-70-04
The oven tips over when a
product from end
load is placed on the open
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Table-top electric oven (capacity 70
door. There is an inadequate
distance between bare live
litres) packed in a cardboard box.
parts and metal parts acting
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Recall of the
as main insulation.
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage
Directive and the relevant
European standard EN 60335.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
The wood chip tray can fail to
slide securely into the
immediately stop
using and unplug
smoker, causing the wood to
the recalled
UNITS: About 11,000
DESCRIPTION
combust and the smoker’s
smokers and
The upright electric smoker is a rectangular, black
cabinet door to blow open,
contact Masterbuilt
matte colored cabinet with a stainless steel door
with a glass window. The smokers were sold with a
posing a fire hazard.
Manufacturing for a
remote control and have a control panel on the top
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
front of the unit. The 20070312 model smoker
Masterbuilt has received six
measures about 32- inches high by 17-inches wide
by 15-inches deep. The 20070512 model smoker
reports of fires occurring in
the smoker causing the door
measures about 40 inches high by 22-inches wide by
to blow open. No injuries
16-inches deep. Model number 20070312 or
were reported.
free repair kit.
20070512 is printed on the serial plate located on the
rear panel of the smoker. The smokers have a screen
printed Masterbuilt logo on the window and on the
serial plate.
IMPORTER
Unknown
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NOTIFYING
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PRODUCT
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Kenmore dehumidifiers
The dehumidifiers can
immediately turn off
UNITS: About 795,000 (previously recalled in August
overheat, smoke, melt and
and unplug the
2012)
catch on fire, posing fire and
dehumidifiers and
burn hazards to consumers.
contact the Recall
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Fulfillment Center to
receive a Sears gift
Sears has received seven
card for either $75,
between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are
additional incident reports of
$80, $90 or $100,
made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24
shorting and fire associated
inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5
which may be used
at any Sears or
inches deep. They have a fan, humidity controls and
with the dehumidifiers,
including one incident with a
a Kenmore logo on their top front panels. They come
severe burn to a consumer’s
Sears.com or
with front-loading water buckets. Some models
foot and three fires resulting
include remote controls. The model number can be
found on the right side of the interior of the unit once
in more than $300,000 of
property damage.
Kmart.com. The gift
card amount will
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70pint dehumidifiers made by LG and manufactured
Kmart store or at
depend on the
the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have
capacity and year of
the following model numbers:
the dehumidifier. In
35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400
lieu of a gift card,
50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300
70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300
consumers may
request a check for
70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400
the refund amount.
All consumers with
70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500
recalled units will
IMPORTER
LG Electronics USA Inc. and Sears
also receive a $25
coupon that may be
used at Sears
Department Stores
or Sears.com
toward the
purchase of a new
Kenmore
dehumidifier.
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NOTIFYING
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Viking built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers
The refrigerator’s doors can
UNITS: About 31,000 (Viking refrigerators were
detach, posing an injury
contact Viking
immediately to
previously recalled in 2009)
hazard to consumers.
schedule a free in-
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
This recall involves Viking built-in 36-inch wide
refrigerators with bottom freezers with models and
Viking has received 39
reports of falling refrigerator
stop using the
serial numbers/date codes listed below. The model
doors, including 12 reports of
refrigerators if the
and serial numbers are located on the ceiling of the
injuries involving a fracture,
interior of the refrigerators.
bruises, strains and cuts, and
25 reports of minor property
door does not
appear to be sealed
IMPORTER
home repair.
Consumers should
recalled
properly, the door is
damage. The 39 new reports
Unknown
sagging or it fails to
are in addition to 57 reports in
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
the previous recall of doors
detaching, including four
open or close
normally. If the door
is working properly,
reports of injuries involving
consumers can
bruises, broken toes/fingers,
continue to use the
refrigerator until it
and strains.
has been repaired.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Soleil portable fan heaters
The portable fans plastic
housing can melt, deform and
immediately stop
catch fire during use, posing a
fan heaters and
fire hazard
return them to
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Home Depot for a
full refund.
UNITS: About 107,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with
model number LH-707. The model number is printed
on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular
Home Depot has received
table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil
464 reports of the fans
is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans
melting. No injuries or
have a thermostat control on the bottom left front
property damage have been
reported.
and a power and fan speed control on the bottom
using the recalled
right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in
diameter by 8½ inches tall.
IMPORTER
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
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EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Surveillance system
The power supply unit supplied
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Qihan
with the IP camera poses a risk
product from the
NAME: Unknown
of electric shock because the
insulation is not sufficient and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CMOS CMOS-IP100
the clearance /creepage
Recall of the
distances between the primary
product from end
and secondary circuits are not
sufficient
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 7392971119519
DESCRIPTION: IP camera supplied with a power
supply ("AC/DC Adapter" Model:HP-5V). Sold in white
cardboard box.
market,
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60065.
AUSTRALIA
Garmin—Garmin Quatix Marine Watch
DEFECTS
Consumers are
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Garmin Quatix watch is a marine watch that is
As a result of a manufacturing
error, Quatix watches may
asked to return
their Quatix
equipped with GPS-assisted functions that provide
under certain circumstances
watches to the
the wearer with a range of marine navigation
cause a skin irritation or burn
place of purchase
features.
on the user's wrist at the
location of the charge
for a replacement
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
or refund.
connectors on the back of the
Alternatively, they
Part Number: 010-01040-52
watch.
may contact
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
Sold nationally through specialty and independent
The user may at first feel a
stores
tingling sensation on the wrist.
australasia.marine.
SUPPLIER
If the watch is worn for an
[email protected]
Garmin Australasia
extended period of time, the
watch may cause a small skin
om
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
Garmin Australasia
on 1-800-552438
or at
burn at the location of the
charge connectors on the back
of the watch.
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E&E: LUMINARIES
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EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Lighting chains
The product poses a risk of
BRAND: Unknown
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: 35 Luzes -Natal Classico
dimensions of the wires are
less than required and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HJ-35L/1F
therefore the wires could
Recall of the
overheat; -The insulation
product from end
resistance is not sufficient
therefor the user may touch
users.
DESCRIPTION: The hangable lighting chain, which
includes 35 replaceable miniature lamps fixed to a
live parts during connection
plastic frame, is attached to a colorful paper sheet in
and may get electric shock;
the form of a Santa Claus. The lighting chain includes
serial connected 34 pcs miniature lamps with
The lamps in the lampholders
Batch number/Barcode: 7 058235 680118
resistor bridge and one bi-metal lamp. Main parts of
the lighting chain: two-pin plug with marking "PK, CE,
220V-240V, PK-001, 2.5A 250V~, VDE, S, N, D, FI";
one-wire, single-insulated connecting cables and
two-wire double insulated mains supply cable
market,
may be easily rotated and the
heat and flame resistance of
the plastic of lampholders is
not sufficient thus the product
may cause burns.
without markings. Technical specifications: 230 V~;
50 Hz; Ca. 30 W; 35 lamps, IP20; Class II. Packaging:
transparent plastic bag sealed with colorful paper
(LVD) and the relevant
EU/FRANCE
electric shock because: - The
measures:
European standard EN 60598.
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Strip light
The external cable is not fitted
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Aqualux - Aquapromo
with a cord anchorage device.
Water can enter the light.
NAME: Starlicht
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 11-011522
Batch number/Barcode: Code 130021413 1445
DESCRIPTION: Strip light, 2x36W. Watertight.
standard EN 60598.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Tunisia
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E&E: LUMINARIES
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EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: LED bulb
There could be leakage
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Philips
currents to the metal body
NAME: Master LED Bulb
owing to an insulation fault.
Users may touch the product
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MASTER LED BULB D
when installing it and receive
12-60W (E27 2700K A60 and B22 2700K A60,
an electric shock.
batches 2K, 2L and 2M)
Two incidents reported.
Batch number/Barcode: 872790093448900 and
872790093450200
with the Low Voltage Directive.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Two types of LED bulb, packaged in
a cardboard box.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Torch
The battery charger supplied
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: XIE SHUN MEI
with the torch poses a risk of
electric shock because the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Q8
Recall of the
distances between the primary
product from end
and secondary circuits are not
users.
DESCRIPTION: Torch supplied with a battery charger
("Li-ion charger" Model:GM-042120). Sold in a black
cardboard box.
sufficient.
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: LUMINARIES
NOTIFYING
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PRODUCT
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
UCO Arka LED lanterns
The lantern’s wall charger plug
immediately stop
UNITS: About 2,300
can fail during normal use,
using the
posing a fire hazard.
chargers, unplug
DESCRIPTION
The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a
flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger. It has a red cap
around the flashlight lens, a collapsible clear plastic
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
them and contact
REI to receive a
free replacement
charger plug. REI
lantern top and a black base with red extendable
is contacting
feet. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-
customers
directly.
ion battery, a USB cable and a wall charger. The
lantern is 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter. It
collapses to 5.25 inches tall when closed. “UCO”
and an image of a flame are printed in red on the
base. There are two USB ports (USB-A and USBmini) under recessed caps on the base of the lantern,
just above the red ring at the bottom. The wall
charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a whitefaced plug. Model number “A1265”is printed above
the plug’s prongs and a small green dot appears
below on the lower corner.
IMPORTER
Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
EU/FRANCE
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Strip light
The external cable is not fitted
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Aqualux - Aquapromo
with a cord anchorage device.
The product does not have
NAME: Starlicht
sufficient mechanical
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 11-011512
resistance.
Batch number/Barcode: Code 130021413 1445
DESCRIPTION: Strip light, 1x36W.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Tunisia
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standard EN 60598.
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E&E: LUMINARIES
NOTIFYING
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Holiday Light Bulb Sets
The lights use plated steel
immediately stop
UNITS: About 29,500
conductors and have a plastic
using the recalled
coating and components that
lights and return
DESCRIPTION
are not flame retardant, posing
them to a Big Lots
The recalled 10-piece light sets are used to illuminate
a fire hazard.
pathways during the Christmas holiday season. The
sets contain ten 11-inch tall light stakes with a 5-inch
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
store for a full
refund.
colored bulb on each. The stakes are connected by a
None reported
15-foot long cord. “Holiday Light Bulbs” and “10Piece Set” appear on the top and two long sides of
the packaging. “J.S.N.Y. # 4482” and the Universal
Product Code (UPC) 0-84358-04482-4 appear on the
bottom of the packaging. Two labels are attached to
the lighting string. The UL symbol, “Decorative
Lighting String, T-4, 192 Issue No. T-192,”
“A411458D1” and “For Indoor and Outdoor Use”
appear on one label. “E326856,” “Model No.DS10L/1F(0.08)” and “MADE IN CHINA” are on the
other label.
IMPORTER
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Lighting chain
The cross sectional area of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
external and internal wires is
not sufficient and the wires
product from the
market,
NAME: Lighting Chain
could overheat. The wire ends
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: HJ-30L/2F
soldered to terminals of
Recall of the
flashing unit are not adequately
product from end
protected against pulling and
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Bar code: 6 901055 088071
DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 30 replaceable
twisting. The accessible basic
miniature lamps fixed to a plastic frame with the
insulated wires can come into
inscription "Merry Christmas!". Packaging is a
contact with sharp edges of
transparent plastic bag sealed with a cardboard label.
the flashing switch and control
unit. The lampholder contacts
are not properly fixed. The heat
and flame resistance of the
plastic lamp-holders is not
sufficient.
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: LUMINARIES
NOTIFYING
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ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Torch
The power supply unit supplied
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Promaster
with the torch poses a risk of
product from the
NAME: Unknown
electric shock because the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LM91805
Recall of the
distances between live parts
product from end
and accessible metal parts are
inadequate.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 6 420286 011981
DESCRIPTION: Torch supplied with a battery charger
("Adapter power" Model:W&T-AD18W042050). Sold
in a brown transparent package.
market,
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plug adaptor
It is possible to connect one
measures:
pin of a plug with a live hole of
Recall of the
NAME: UNIVERSAL ADAPTER
the socket part of an adaptor,
while the other live pin is still
product from end
users.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: supplier code: 87881-g
accessible. The user can
BRAND: GARANTI'
access live parts via the holes
of the UK and US/AS adaptor.
DESCRIPTION: Set comprising plug/socket
conversion adaptors for European, UK, US and
Australian standards.
EU/POLAND
PRODUCT: Mobile phone charger
BRAND: Gill Star
BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Voluntary
FIRE
measures:
Withdrawal of the
The clearance distances in the
secondary circuits are
NAME: Charger
insufficient and the internal
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ACP-12E RR141303
wires are not properly secured.
product from the
market.
The plastic housing and the
components of the charger can
DESCRIPTION: Mobile phone charger.
catch fire.
standard EN 60950.
EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: CONNEX
NAME: Adaptador de Corriente Universal
live pins of the plug are
accessible when the plug is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. ST-PW-U001
partly inserted in the socket
(097/13)
and 2) the live parts of the
socket protected by shutters
can be accessed without a plug
DESCRIPTION: Travel plug adaptor with four
being inserted.
different pin configurations for use in different
regions. Packaging is a cardboard box.
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electric shock because 1) the
with the relevant national
standard.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
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ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Other
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Ladder
Some of the geometric
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: PROF
dimensions of the ladder are
NAME: Unknown
less than required, as a
consequence the user could
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 3+1 steps
fall off the ladder.It does not
strength and can break during
use. The steps may be easily
The ladder is placed in plastic packaging. There are
detached from the ladder.
the producer. On the metal platform there is a
printed inscription “PROF”.
any accompanying
measures.
have sufficient mechanical
DESCRIPTION: Portable metal aluminium ladder.
attached labels with information in Bulgarian about
the product and
with the relevant European
standard EN 131.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Other
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Ladder
Some of the geometric
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Kutlu
dimensions of the ladder is
less than required, as a
NAME: Unknown
consequence the user could
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 5+1 steps
fall off the ladder. It does not
DESCRIPTION: Portable metal aluminium ladder.
The ladder is placed in plastic packaging. There are
attached labels with information in Bulgarian about
the producer, the material – metal, graphic warnings,
instructions for use and an indication of the weight –
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
have sufficient mechanical
strength and can break during
use.
standard EN 131.
150 kg.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
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ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Stainless steel spout
CHEMICAL
Unknown
Migration of nickel (1.483 mg/
kg - ppm) and of manganese
(0.07 mg/kg - ppm) from
stainless steel spout from
China.
No picture available.
EU/BELGIUM
PRODUCT: Baby spoons
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
Migration of bisphenol A (0.016
mg/kg - ppm) from baby
spoons from Hong Kong.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Steel knives
CHEMICAL
igration of manganese (0.258
mg/kg - ppm) from steel knives
from China.
EU/POLAND
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Rim of shot glasses
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Poland
Migration of cadmium (0.6 mg/
item) and of lead (5.4 mg/item)
from rim of shot glasses from
Poland.
PRODUCT: Various melamine products
CHEMICAL
Migration of formaldehyde
(26.4; 38.2; 21.6) from various
melamine products from China.
EU/
NETHERLANDS
PRODUCT: Ringpul lids of tinned cans
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Poland
Ringpul lids of tinned cans
from France with defective
packaging.
EU/DENMARK
PRODUCT: Frying pans
CHEMICAL
Inner coating peeling off from
frying pans from China.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Stainless steel knives
CHEMICAL
Migration of chromium (0.39
mg/kg - ppm) from stainless
steel knives from China.
EU/SPAIN
PRODUCT: Kitchenware
CHEMICAL
Migration of primary aromatic
amines from kitchenware from
China.
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
PRODUCT: Kitchen pair of tweezers
CHEMICAL
amines (8.6; 5.1; 3.5 mg/kg ppm) from kitchen pair of
tweezers from China.
PRODUCT: Turnable spatula
CHEMICAL
amines (3.263 mg/kg - ppm)
from turnable spatula from
China.
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Withdrawal from
the market.
Import not
authorized.
Withdrawal from
the market.
Import not
authorized.
Withdrawal from
the market.
Recall from
consumers.
Import not
authorized.
Re-dispatch
Withdrawal from
the market.
Withdrawal from
the market.
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EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Latex gloves
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand
Import not
authorized.
Too high level of overall
migration (113.7; 125.4; 103.6
mg/dm²) from latex gloves
from Thailand.
CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Lighters
The products pose the risks of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
EU/CYPRUS
BRAND: 1. KKK, 2. Metro
burns and fire because the
NAME: 1. Disposable gas lighter 2. Gas Lighter
safety requirements are not
respected. It is therefore
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1.Supersized Lighter
possible that a child will play
XL(CYPRUS) 15 cm ,
with them and suffer burns
2. Supersized Double Lighter XL(CYPRUS) 11,5 cm
due to the flame or cause a
fire.
Batch number/Barcode: 1. 6921747362999,
2. Unknown
DESCRIPTION: 1. Supersized XL lighter of green
colour. On the metal part of the lighter the word
"CHINA" is engraved and on the plastic part of the
product from the
market.
with the Commission Decision
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of
novelty lighters.
lighter there is a sticker with the word "CYPRUS".
The lighter also has an LED light which is produced
by pressing the white button that is located at the
bottom part of the lighter. The lighters are packed in
a red carton box on which the following are printed: "Disposable Gas Lighter -Super Jumbo -928"
2. Supersized XL double lighter of red and blue
colour. On the metal part of the lighter the word
"METRO" is engraved. On the plastic part of the
lighter there is a sticker with the word "CYPRUS".
The lighter has two gas containers and produces two
separate flames. The gas in the first container has a
blue colour and the gas in the second container has a
red colour.
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EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Food-imitating products
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Beer bath oil
The product poses a chemical
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Traditionelle Bierkosmetik
risk because the liquid contains
product from the
NAME: Bierbad
high content of surfactants
which, if swallowed, can be
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Manufactured:
toxic. Due to its characteristic
Compulsory
11/2012 Use by: 05/2015
form, appearance and
measures: Ban on
Batch number/Barcode: L502
packaging, consumers may
mistake the product for
the marketing of
the product and
DESCRIPTION: Twin-component foaming bath oil
foodstuffs and therefore
any accompanying
with brewer's yeast and hop extracts. Packaging:
swallow the liquid.
measures.
colourless PET bottle shaped like a disposable beer
bottle. The bottle neck is covered with gold-coloured
metallic foil and a band (which must be removed
when first opened) and has a white plastic screw
top. Diameter of bottle neck opening: approx. 2.0
cm. No dosage aperture.
market.
with the Directive 87/357/EEC
on products which, appearing
to be other than they are,
endanger the health or safety
of consumers.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Czech Republic
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Decorative articles
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Decorative imitation fruits
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
choking as, due to its
NAME: Unknown
characteristic form, colour and
size, it may be mistaken for
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. Sweet pepper: ref.
foodstuff. This may lead
0941010 ,
children to put them in the
2. Pear: ref. 0941005
Batch number/Barcode: 1. 8000009410109 ,
2. 8000009410055
product from the
market.
mouth, suck or ingest them,
which could entail the risk of
choking. The product does not
comply with the Directive
DESCRIPTION: 2 models of decorative imitation
87/357/EEC on products which,
appearing to be other than they
fruits: sweet peppers in red and green colour and
are, endanger the health or
pears in brown and yellow. The packaging is a plastic
safety of consumers.
bag containing two units. Each item bears a paper
label with the importer's details, barcode and
reference.
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PRODUCT
DANGER
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Defective fireplace gas
immediately stop
UNITS: About 11,500
connectors can leak, posing a
using the recalled
fire hazard.
gas fireplaces, turn
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
off the gas to the
fireplace and
contact Lennox
and Superior brand fireplaces with the following
model and serial numbers. Lennox model numbers
Lennox Hearth Products has
received eight reports of gas
include ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD,
connectors leaking in
for a free
MPDP, RHAP54, and SYM. Superior model numbers
fireplaces. No injuries have
include SDV, SLDVT and SLBV. Serial number have
been reported.
inspection and
replacement of the
Hearth Products
10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4,
leaking gas
6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7
connector.
or 6412H7. The model, serial number and the
Lennox Hearth
Products and its
Lennox or Superior brand names are printed on the
rating plate located in the control box area of the
distributors are
fireplace.
contacting
IMPORTER
purchasers
directly.
Unknown
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Bistro chairs
The chair’s metal frame can
bend or break, posing a fall
immediately stop
using the recalled
hazard to consumers
bistro chairs and
UNITS: About 550
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves distressed gray wash bistro
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
chairs with metal frames, metal scrolling with
wooden slats on the seatbacks, and round wooden
The firm has received two
reports of the chairs breaking.
slat seats. The chairs measure about 36 inches tall
No injuries have been reported.
by 21 inches wide by 17 inches deep. Item number
contact MidwestCBK for
instructions on
returning the
chairs for a full
refund.
304136 and UPC number 7384490413 are printed on
a hangtag attached to the chair.
IMPORTER
Midwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Leisure Ways® Brands Kids Outdoor Furniture
The red surface paint on the
immediately take
UNITS: About 14,000
furniture contains excessive
the recalled
levels of lead, a violation of the
outdoor furniture
federal lead paint standard.
away from
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
children and return
them to the place
None reported
of purchase for a
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves red ladybug-themed kids’ metalframed outdoor furniture sold under the Leisure
Ways brand. The recalled items have large ladybug
images on the fabric and include a camp chair,
full refund.
folding chair, moon chair, double-seat swing chair
and patio set that includes two chairs, a table and an
umbrella. A tracking label sewn into the seat of each
chair includes the production date “December/2012”
and the words, “Distributed by: Far East Brokers
and Consultants, Inc.”
IMPORTER
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of
Jacksonville, Fla.
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NOTIFYING
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PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CORRIGENDUM
BURNS, FIRE
Voluntary
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product poses the risk of
Consumer Products– June 16-30 –2013 has been
burns and fire because the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
permanently removed following further information
received from the notifying country.
paper of the product has been
poorly fireproofed and when it
CATEGORY: Gadgets
product from the
market.
catches fire upon contact with
a flame, the fire spreads
PRODUCT: Sky lantern
BRAND: LP Divertissements
quickly over part of the
product.
NAME: "Lanterne volante céleste" - Blue floating sky
lantern
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Floating sky lantern made of thai
lantern paper with solid burner.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
CUTS, ENTRAPMENT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Treadmill
If the treadmill is placed on its
measures:
Temporary ban on
BRAND: Iron Man
side or removed from
NAME: Motorised Treadmill
packaging while on its side, the
gas spring beneath the running
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: IM Fitness Stamina
surface can release
XTIFreewill C120TM8400D
inadvertently, causing the feet
the supply, offer to
supply and display
of the product.
to kick away from the base. The
product has no safety device to
DESCRIPTION: Folding motorised treadmill supplied
avoid inadvertent release of
in a cardboard box
stored energy. The product has
inadequate assembly and
warning instructions.
One accident reported.
with the Machinery Directive
standard EN 957-1.
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PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CUTS, ENTRAPMENT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Treadmill
If the treadmill is placed on its
measures:
Temporary ban on
KINGDOM
BRAND: Iron Man
side or removed from
NAME: Motorised Treadmill
packaging while on its side, the
gas spring beneath the running
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Freewill B100 IM
surface can release
Fitness GT
inadvertently, causing the feet
to kick away from the base. The
product has no safety device to
avoid inadvertent release of
in a cardboard box.
stored energy. The product has
inadequate assembly and
warning instructions.
supply and display
of the product.
standard EN 957-1.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Treadmill
Users of the treadmill can
measures:
Temporary ban on
BRAND: PowerTech
injure themselves due to the
lack of the required warnings
NAME: Pacemaker
and advisory messages on the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JS400-5052
product and instructions.
in a cardboard box.
supply and display
of the product.
standard EN 957-1.
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PRODUCT
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers and
Johnny G. Krankcycle® by Matrix
The seat can unexpectedly
UNITS: About 2,200
detach from the Krankcycle’s
exercise facilities
should
frame during use, posing a fall
immediately stop
hazard to users
using the recalled
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves all Johnny G. Krankcycles® by
Matrix with detachable seats that can be removed
from the frame by lifting up on the seat. The
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Krankcycles and
contact Johnson
Two injuries from falls when
Health Tech North
Krankcycles have handles that the user turns in a
the seat detached have been
America to
circular motion for cardio exercise. Consumers can
reported, including one report
use the machine in a seated or standing position.
schedule a free
repair, which
The Krankcycles measure about 57 inches tall by 27
of broken ribs and one report
of a back injury requiring
inches wide by 42 inches long. They are black and
surgery.
consists of a
service technician
silver-colored. “KRANKcycle” and “Matrix” are
permanently
printed on the machines.
bolting the seat to
IMPORTER
the frame or
removing the seat
Johnson Health Tech North America, of Cottage
for which the
consumer will
Grove, Wis.
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
receive a refund.
This includes any
Krankcycles sold
online.
AUSTRALIA
Echelon Sports—BMC EVO Aprebic Bicycle Fork
DEFECTS
Cease using the
(ACC-A704DN50B)
The fork may break during use.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HAZARDS
bicycle
immediately. BMC
The models listed below are affected by the bicycle
If the fork breaks during use,
fork recall:
contact affected
this may lead to loss of control
Alpenchallenge AC01105/Tiagra MY2012/2013
of the bicycle and result in fall
consumers with a
resolution.
Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival Model MY2012/2013*
injuries.
Owners of
Switzerland will
Ubranchallenge UC01 Afine 11 MY 2012/2013
affected bicycles
Mass Challenge MC01 Team MY2012*
that were not
purchased in
* These models were not sold in Australia, but could
have been imported directly by end users.
Australia should
Sports to discuss
BMC EVO aprebic fork (ACC-A704DN50B)
how to obtain a
contact Echelon
remedy.
Independent bicycle stores
SUPPLIER
Echelon Sports
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://echelonsports.com.au
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Glue
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
risk because it contains 0.76%
NAME: Super Glue Mocny
by weight of chloroform, above
the permitted levels. The
product does not comply with
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
the REACH Regulation.
DESCRIPTION: Glue packed in a 2 g tube with a
blue cap. The product is sold in a cardboard sheet,
surrounded by a transparent plastic cover.
Instructions of use and safety warnings are provided
in Polish and English on the back part of the
cardboard sheet.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic dolls
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Perez Rincón
risk because it contains
NAME: Lovely Baby
24.66% by weight of bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1423
According to the REACH
Batch number/Barcode: Lot: 2/13 Bar code:
Regulation the phthalates
8435331314236
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
DESCRIPTION: These hairless mini dolls are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles, while
individually packed in transparent plastic bags with a
label bearing the manufacturer's details, the date of
manufacture, reference, lot and bar code. Description
of packaging: The dolls are packed a dozen to a
cardboard box with individual compartments marked:
LOVELY BABY, the rear of which has a label
containing the following information: the importer's
phthalates DINP, DIDP and
DNOP are prohibited in toys or
childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
children.
details, the CE marking and Made in China. Another
label has the following information: the reference,
the identification of the manufacturer and the bar
code.
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Style
risk because the doll's head
NAME: Lovely Girl
contains up to 35.6 % by
weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP). According to
market.
the REACH Regulation the
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with light blue patterned
phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP
are prohibited in all toys and
dress, pink neckband and red shoes. The doll is
packed is a plastic case.
product from the
children.
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PRODUCT
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ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy dinosaurs
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Juplay
EU/SPAIN
risk because it contains 1 % by
NAME: Dinosaurs
weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP). The product
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Manufacturer
also contains 3.29 % by weight
reference: Q9899/109. Importer reference: 87109
of diisononyl phthalate (DINP).
DESCRIPTION: Toy dinosaurs with detachable parts
in various colours. They are packed in a cardboard
box with a transparent plastic window on which is
marked the brand name, the importer's details, the
CE marking, barcode, reference and the country of
origin.
children.
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll with accessories
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: ALEX
risk because the plastic doll
(head and shoes) contains up
NAME: Smart Set
to 27.34 % by weight of di-(2-
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item: 6076 -
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
NS134683
DESCRIPTION: A small plastic doll with accessories
consisting of a hairdryer, a mirror, a necklace, other
accessories and a pair of plastic sandals for girls. The
product is sold in plastic and cardboard blister
packaging. The back of the package indicates the
brand, importer's details, CE marking, reference,
barcode and country of origin.
children.
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ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic doll with accessories
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Norah & Matthew
risk because the plastic of the
NAME: Jolina
doll's head contains up to 35
% by mass of di-2-ethylhexyl
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Winter Party, item no.
phthalate (DEHP) and up to
85026/28.2425
0.58 % by mass of dibutyl
Batch number/Barcode: EAN:7320342824250
phthalate (DBP). The plastic of
the doll's legs contains 12 %
DESCRIPTION: A plastic doll with a purple dress and
by mass of di-2-ethylhexyl
accessories made of hard plastic. The product is
phthalate (DEHP). In addition,
packed in plastic and cardboard blister packaging.
the plastic of the doll's legs
contains up to 0.23 % by mass
product from the
market.
of diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
and up to 2.7 % by mass of
diisononyl phthalate (DINP).
children.
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Kungfu Boy
choking because of the
presence of easily detachable
NAME: Unknown
small parts (the eyes).
with the Toy Safety Directive
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy in the form of a white dog
with a red collar and white and red checked bow. Big
and with the relevant European
standard EN 71-1.
black eyes and black nose. Battery operated.
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ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy rabbit
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Zoolife
NAME: Popeyes
DESCRIPTION: Toy in the form of a white rabbit with
pop-out eyes. Supplied in a plastic cylinder package
standard EN 71-1.
with colourful cardboard.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy bird
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Angry birds
NAME: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Toy bird with pop-out eyes. Supplied
in a plastic box with colourful cardboard.
standard EN 71-1.
MAY BE COUNTERFEIT
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EU/POLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Rattle
The toy poses a risk of choking
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Baby Toys
as the rattling elements may
NAME: Physical Exercisse
be easily released from the toy
and swallowed by a child.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM NO. 00-60958
DESCRIPTION: Toy to hang across a pram or a cot. It
is made of coloured hard plastic and consists of four
product from the
market.
standard EN 71-1.
figures of elephants. Inside the figures there are
rattling elements. They are strung on an elastic cord
with two round handles at the ends.
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
risk beacuse the shoes of the
soft toy contain up to 39% di-
NAME: Drivabolagen
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art nr 2.42.1265
(DEHP).
DESCRIPTION: A soft toy bear with clothes and hat
in blue denim and shoes in red and white made of
artificial leather.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
product from the
market.
children.
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EU/POLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy gun set
The suction cups can be easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Canhui
removed from the projectiles
NAME: Air Gun Super Shoot Game
and could be put in the mouth
and block the airways of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BB905A
children.
DESCRIPTION: The toy consists of an air gun with 6
soft foam projectiles and a target. The gun is made of
colourful plastic and is about 250 mm long. The foam
product from the
market.
standard EN 71-1.
projectiles are about 65 mm long and have a suction
cup at the end. The plastic target board has stickers
with colourful pictures on it.
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic toy cars and aeroplanes
The products pose a risk of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Plasto
choking due to the presence of
small parts (the wheels) which
NAME: Unknown
are in the package, detached
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model no 2002,
from the toys, and could be
2012,2013, 2014, 2112, 2113, 1643, 1500, Model no
swallowed by children.
2016, 1504 (not sold in Sweden)
Batch number/Barcode: EAN Codes: 6410310115006,
6410310116430, 6410310320141,6410315021135,
6410315521130,6410315521123,6410310121120,6410
product from the
market.
standard EN 71-1.
310320134, 6410310320127, 6410310320028
DESCRIPTION: Plastic toy cars and aeroplanes in
bright colours; blue, yellow, green and red with black
wheels. The toys are sold in groups of 4 and 5 in
cardboard boxes. Only products sold between
February 2013 and March 2013 are affected.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Finland
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ADOPTED
EU/THE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy trumpet
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: LG
choking because the coloured
NAME: Unknown
knobs of the trumpet come
easily loose and detached
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 20 cm: Item No. LG
generating small parts that can
9056 ,26 cm: Item No. LG 2404
be placed in the mouth of small
Batch number/Barcode: 20 cm: ean code
children, blocking the airways.
The products do not comply
5413247090621, Lot number 103AO1181,
product from the
market.
26 cm: ean code 5413247045041, Lot number
103AO1181
standard EN 71-1.
DESCRIPTION: Plastic trumpet of a length of 20 and
26 cm, in several colours and packed in a sealed
plastic bag.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Spinning tops
The product poses a choking
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: BANDA ORIENTAL
and chemical risk because the
button batteries may become
NAME: Unknown
accessible. As a result, children
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 10417
may put them in the mouth
DESCRIPTION: Luminous plastic spinning top, with
a switch and an adjustable piece which makes the
top fly off like a shot, emitting coloured lights. They
contain button batteries. Description of packaging:
Spinning top presented in plastic bags without
and swallow them.
with the Toys Safety Directive
standard EN 71-1 and UNE
62115.
labelling of any kind.
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CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Pushchair for dolls
This product poses a risk of
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: FEILI
injuries because the tubes to
NAME: Lovely baby
the seat are not blocked with a
protective plastic caps.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FL 6071
Moreover with too much
any accompanying
measures.
weight the safety lock is
DESCRIPTION: Small pushchair for dolls.The
released, with a consequent
risk of injury due to
product is packaged in plastic transparent bag.
entrapment, mainly of fingers,
the product and
between moving parts. The
product does not comply with
the Toy Safety Directive and
standard EN 71-1.
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wind-up toy
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Ao Hua
choking because it contains
small parts (the fish tail and
NAME: Unknown
wheels) which can be easily
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: code 8031A
broken, detached and can be
DESCRIPTION: Wind-up, plastic, multicoloured fish
on three wheels with a spin mechanism. The toy is
packed in a pink egg-shaped plastic jar in two parts
with a rectangular hole at the top. When the start key
is turned, the fish opens its mouth and the tail
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
swallowed by small children.
standard EN 71-1.
moves.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Construction set
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: HUI JIE
NAME: Building toys block
small parts (the plasticised
paper stickers).The
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No 1901-1, ref.
components of the clock on
83231
the bucket and the pivots of
the building blocks may easily
break and be swallowed by
DESCRIPTION: Construction set consisting of 98
children.
pieces of various colours and plasticised paper
stickers. The packing is a bucket, the lid of which is a
clock face with numbered parts.
EU/GERMANY
choking because it contains
market.
standard EN 71-1.
CATEGORY: Toys
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soap bubble toy
The product poses a
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
microbiological risk because
the aerobic colony count in the
product from the
market,
NAME: Bubble
soapy solution is too high (1.3 x
10 6cfu/g). The product also
Recall of the
poses a microbiological risk
product from end
because the product contains a
users.
Batch number/Barcode: GTIN 4029069503006
(adhesive label)
high level of Pseudomonas spp
DESCRIPTION: Soap bubble toy packed in a
(6.3 x 10 4 cfu/g) and 5.0 x 102
transparent orange plastic bottle with a screw top
cfu/g of Enterobacteriaceae.
made of opaque yellow plastic.
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product from the
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
with the Toys Safety Directive.
any accompanying
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EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft Toy
The fur on the samples tested
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Paco Toys
became detached when pulled
NAME: Unknown
with a lower force than can be
applied by a child’s hands
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Articles 6007,6008 and
and/or mouth. The proven ease
1008
with which substantial
amounts of fur become
detached could cause: -
DESCRIPTION: Soft stuffed animal-shaped toys in
accidental ingestion of fur by
various colours.
biting or sucking the toy; -
ingestion of fur remaining on
the child's hands after handling
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
the toy; - inhalation and
aspiration of fur through the
nose or mouth, penetrating the
tracheo-bronchial tract; - fur to
stick to the conjunctival
mucous when the toy enters
into direct contact with the
eyes or when it is held in the
hands. None reported.
Legislative Decree No
206/2005, Consumer Code,
Directive 2009/48/EC on the
safety of toys and Legislative
Decree No 54/2011
transposing the Directive.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy wooden ramp
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Varga Prod SRL
choking because small parts
(the wheels of the car and the
NAME: Unknown
bells' clapper) can easily detach
and be swallowed by small
DESCRIPTION: Multi-coloured toy wooden slope for
small wooden cars, with bells. The package is a
transparent plastic bag.
product from the
market.
children.
standard EN 71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Romania
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AUSTRALIA
HUNTER LEISURE PTY LTD—Minnie Mouse Light-
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Up Headband
The battery compartment is
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
not secured with a screw or by
remove the item
from children
A battery-operated black headband with a pink plastic
sufficient means to prevent
immediately and
bow with polka-dots that lights up and flashes
access by young children to
contact Freecall
the button batteries inside. The
item also fails to comply with
1800 099 178 to
There is no specific model number for this item, but
the mandatory standard for
faulty item to be
the product is easily identified by the circular Minnie
toys for children 0-36 months
returned to the
Mouse sticker in the center of the pink bow on the
front of the product.
of age, AS/NZS ISO
8124.1:2002 (as amended by
supplier and to
receive a refund or
the regulation), because the
replacement item
Showbag Warehouse and Hunter Leisure Pty. Ltd.
batteries are small parts and
that has a secure
are accessible without the use
of a tool or by making two
battery
SUPPLIER
HUNTER LEISURE PTY LTD
arrange for the
compartment.
independent movements of
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
the battery compartment lid.
http://www.hunterleisure.com.au
HAZARDS
Button batteries can be
swallowed by young children
and potentially cause internal
burn injuries, resulting in
serious illness or possibly even
death. The button batteries are
also small parts and can
present a choking hazard to
children 0-36 months of age.
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Soft toy
BRAND: Paul
choking because it has an
opening at the neck where the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
seams are visible. A child could
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Réf. 4714
put its finger into this opening,
Recall of the
remove the fibrous material
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Soft fabric toy in the form of a
used to stuff the toy and put it
into the mouth. The fibrous
duckling with a yellow plush body and an orange
stuffing can get caught in the
fabric beak.
child's larynx and block the
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
The soft and colorful product
UNITS: About 14,200 in the United States and 1,200
can be easily mistaken by a
immediately take
this recalled toy
in Canada
child for candy. When the
away from
marble-sized toy is ingested, it
children and
can expand inside a child’s
body and cause intestinal
contact Be
Amazing! Toys for
obstructions, resulting in
a refund.
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves marble-sized toys that absorb
water and grow up to 400 times their original size.
They were sold as Monster Science Colossal Water
severe discomfort, vomiting,
Balls (model #7255) and Super Star Science!
Colossal Water Balls (model #7704). Monster
dehydration and could be life
threatening. The toys do not
Science packages contain eight balls and “Growth
show up on an x-ray and
Powder.” Super Star Science! packages contain five
require surgery to be removed
balls. The balls were sold in an assortment of blue,
from the body.
green, orange, purple, red, yellow or clear colors.
The “Be Amazing! Toys” star logo, “Ages 8+”, the
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
name of the toy, “Colossal Water Balls” and a
None reported. CPSC is aware
warning not to use without adult supervision are on
of one incident with a similar
the front of each product’s packaging. Model
numbers are printed on the back of the packaging.
water-absorbing polymer ball
product in which an 8-month-
IMPORTER
old girl ingested the ball and it
had to be surgically removed.
Be Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake City
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EU/THE
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
INJURIES
Voluntary
NETHERLANDS
equipment
measures: Recall
of the product
PRODUCT: Baby walker
injuries due to the insufficient
BRAND: Xadventure
strength of the braking device.
NAME: 1. Xadventure safari loopstoel 2. Unknown
measures:
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1.walker safari: 07319
standard EN 1273.
Withdrawal of the
from end users
Compulsory
product from the
market.
2.unknown
Batch number/Barcode: 1.walker
safari:8718403073195 2.walker basic lime:
8718403073201
DESCRIPTION: 1.Walker safari : packed in cardboard
outer packaging; 2.Walker basic lime: packed in
transparent plastic packaging;
EU/POLAND
equipment
INJURIES
A small percentage of the lock
PRODUCT: Child’s car seat
harness buckles may have a
BRAND: Maxi-Cosi
manufacturing defect. It is
possible that under external
NAME: Unknown
impact the lock will open
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CITI SPS
automatically, posing a risk of
Batch number/Barcode: Concerned batches were
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
injuries to small children.
produced between week 20th of 2012 and week
22nd of 2013.
DESCRIPTION: Child's car seat with black and red
cover. The product is intended for children weighing
from 0-13 kg and designed to be used in a car and
fixed with the seat belts.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: The Netherlands
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INJURIES
Voluntary
equipment
Some of the seats may be
measures:
Withdrawal of the
PRODUCT: Child’s bicycle seat
defective because the restraint
BRAND: B’TWIN
belts supporting a child may be
equipped with incorrectly sewn
NAME: B’Clipp BB Carrier Steppy
belts. In such a situation, the
Recall of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 1612311
belts do not provide a proper
product from end
protection and consequently it
can lead to the ejection of the
users.
DESCRIPTION: Child's bicycle seat to be mounted
seat and the child may be
on the bicycle rack.
injured.
product from the
market,
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal
EU/POLAND
equipment
PRODUCT: Child’s bicycle seat
BRAND: B’TWIN
INJURIES
Some of the seats may be
defective because the restraint
belts supporting a child may be
equipped with incorrectly sewn
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Steppy- On Frame
belts. In such a situation, the
Recall of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. no. 1307009
belts do not provide a proper
product from end
protection and consequently it
users.
can lead to the ejection of the
DESCRIPTION: Child's bicycle seat to be mounted
seat and the child may be
on the bicycle frame.
injured.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats
The bath seats fail to meet
immediately stop
UNITS: About 7,500
federal safety standards,
using the recalled
including the requirement for
bath seats and
stability. Specifically, the bath
contact the firm
seats can tip over, posing a risk
of drowning to babies.
for instruction on
returning the bath
DESCRIPTION
The recall includes Aquababy Bath Ring seats in pink
or blue designed for children five months to ten
months old. The seat is made of white plastic with
blue, pink or green trimming and has four suction
cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
seat and receiving
a $35 refund.
None reported
from the seat back and connects two side posts and
the seat front post. There are three spinning toys on
the front of the seat rail above the front post.
“Thermobaby Z.I. De Kerbois,” “Aquababy” and
“Ref. 1953 Made in France” is engraved underneath
the bath seat.
IMPORTER
SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn.
MANUFACTURED IN: France
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Rockland Furniture round cribs
The crib’s drop-side rails can
malfunction, detach or
immediately stop
using the recalled
otherwise fail. When this
cribs and contact
happens, the drop-side rail can
Rockland Furniture
fall out of position and create a
space where an infant or
for a free repair kit
that will
UNITS: About 3,900
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Rockland Furniture round cribs
with model number 343-8314. The model number is
printed on a label located on the inner-lower portion
toddler can become wedged or
immobilize the
of the crib rail. The cribs are 44 ½ inches in diameter
entrapped, posing a risk of
drop-side rail. Until
and were sold in white, ebony and cherry finishes.
IMPORTER
strangulation or suffocation. A
child can also fall out of the
the crib is
repaired,
J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
crib. In addition, drop-side
consumers should
related incidents can also occur
find an alternate,
due to incorrect assembly and
safe sleep
with age-related wear and tear.
environment for
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
the child such as a
bassinet, play yard
or toddler bed,
depending on the
child’s age.
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers
The “sun” toy attachment on
immediately stop
UNITS: About 400,000 and 8,500 in Canada
the activity jumper can rebound
using the product
with force and injure the infant,
and contact Kids II
posing an impact hazard.
for a replacement
DESCRIPTION
This recall includes Baby Einstein Musical Motion
Activity Jumpers with model number 90564. The
model number can be found on a tag attached to the
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
toy attachment.
The firm has received 100
underside of the seat. These stationary activity
reports of incidents including
centers have a support seat covered in blue fabric
61 injuries. Reported injuries
attached to a large white metal frame and include a
variety of brightly colored toys surrounding the seat.
include bruises, lacerations to
the face, a 7-month-old boy
The yellow sun toy is attached to the seat frame on a
who sustained a lineal skull
flexible stalk with either three or five brightly colored
fracture and a chipped tooth to
rings. A date code is located in the lower right corner
of the sewn in label on the back of the blue seat pad.
an adult.
The following date codes, indicating a manufacture
date prior to November 2011, are included in the
recall: OD0, OE0, OF0, OG0, OH0, OI0, OJ0, OK0,
OL0, OA1, OB1, OC1, OD1, OE1, OF1, OG1, OH1,
OI1, OJ1 and OK1.
IMPORTER
Kids II Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
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EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tattoo ink
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Silverback Ink
risk because it contains 7
NAME: Unknown
polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH) (25.03
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Black 11
mg/kg), with a benzo[a]pyrene
Batch number/Barcode: Lot: B498103012 Batch:
product from the
market.
content of 0.20 mg/kg, which
B498103012S
is classified as carcinogenic.
According to the Council of
DESCRIPTION: Black tattoo ink in a plastic bottle of
Europe Resolution ResAP
120 ml with screw top and dispensing nozzle.
(2008) on requirements and
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
criteria for the safety of tattoos
and permanent make-up,
polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons may not exceed
a certain concentration. The
level of PAH detected in the
sample exceeded the level of
0.5 ppm recommended in
Resolution ResAP (2008).
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Tattoo Ink
The products pose a chemical
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Eternal
risk because they contain azo
dyes releasing 156 mg/kg of
NAME: 1.Eternal ink Bright orange 2. Eternal ink
the aromatic amine o-toluidine,
Caramel
135 mg/kg 2,4-toluenediamine
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Eternal ink Bright
and 972 mg/kg o-anisidine
orange: lot 09/18/12 exp 09/18/2014; Eternal ink
which are substances
Caramel: lot 12/18/12 exp 12/18/2014;
classified as carcinogenic,
DESCRIPTION: Transparent bottle with yellow label
and black top. Contains 30 ml.
product from the
market.
mutagenic, toxic and
sensitizing.
(2008)1 on requirements and
and permanent make-up otoluidine, 2,4-toluenediamine
and o-anisidine should not be
released from azo dyes in
tattoo inks.
with the national legislation.
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CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tattoo ink
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Alla Prima
NAME: Prima Black
ppm of polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Batch number/Barcode: LOT 1010 Batch:
product from the
market.
0820821016
(2008) on requirements and
DESCRIPTION: Black tattoo ink in a plastic bottle
and permanent make-up, the
with screw top and dispensing nozzle – 60 ml.
level of PAH may not exceed
EU/SPAIN
risk because it contains 2.2
0.5 ppm.
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wet wipes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Disney
risk due to the presence of
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
NAME: Yypouavinha Wet wipes
(IPBC), which is banned in
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: PRINCESS.
products intended for children
Ref. No.:1484865.
under 3 years of age.
Batch number/Barcode: 5944508125306 Batch: 1025
DESCRIPTION: Wet wipes packed in a blue and pink
with the Cosmetics Directive
76/768/EEC.
plastic packet with cartoon images of 'Disney'
product from the
market.
princesses. The back part of the product is marked
with distributor's details, instructions for use and list
of ingredients.
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AUSTRALIA
Australian Lavender Essentials—Lavender Eye
DEFECTS
The consumer
Cream & Lavender Face Moisturiser
The products have been found
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
to contain an unacceptably high
should discontinue
the use of the
15ml handmade Lavender Eye Cream
level of microbial activity.
product and return
100g handmade Lavender Moisturiser
HAZARDS
Depending on the organism(s)
present or subsequently
Lavender Eye Cream batch dates: 16/2/13 & 19/5/13
preserved cosmetic products,
consumer safety may be
placed at risk through serious
SUPPLIER
manufacturer for a
refund.
introduced into inadequately
Lavender Face Moisturiser batch date: 29/5/13
Australian Lavender Essentials
the product to the
infection.
Australian Lavender Essentials
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://auslavender.net
AUSTRALIA
Nude By Nature Sales Pty Ltd—Nude by Nature
DEFECTS
If consumers have
Liquid Mineral Foundation
a bottle of Nude
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The product has been found to
have an unacceptably high
Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation in 30mL
level of microbial activity.
Mineral
bottles
HAZARDS
Depending on the organism(s)
the affected
batches, they
Batch numbers:
present or subsequently
must not use it.
introduced into inadequately
The item can be
preserved cosmetic products,
returned to the
place of purchase
B4126301, B4137406, B4127805, B4137407,
B4137408, B4127809, B4127810, B4137409,
B4137405
consumer safety may be
placed at risk through serious
infection.
Unknown
by Nature Liquid
Foundation from
for a replacement
product or refund.
Alternatively,
SUPPLIER
consumers can
Nude By Nature Sales Pty Ltd
call the customer
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
service line on
1300 848 831 to
arrange for the
affected product
to be returned in
exchange for a
replacement item
or a refund.
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EU/SPAIN
CORRIGENDUM
INJURIES
Compulsory
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
Consumer Products– June 1-15 –2013 has been
injuries due to the presence of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
permanently removed following further information
received from the notifying country.
functional cords which emerge
from the back of the garment
CATEGORY: Toys
PRODUCT: Fancy dress outfit
product from the
market.
to be tied at the back.
with the Toys Safety Directive
BRAND: Boys Toys
NAME: Murcielago
and the European standard EN
14682.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model NW10B00467.
Sizes: 5-6 years, 3-4 years, 7-9 years and 10-12
years.
DESCRIPTION: Bat costume consisting of a
bodysuit, cape and cap. The bodysuit has two broad
black strings which emerge from the back part of the
garment intended to be tied at the back and to fasten
the garment to the body. The packaging is a
transparent plastic bag with a sheet of card bearing
warning and washing instructions and details of the
distributor.
EU/CYRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Hello girl
strangulation due to the
presence of halter neck cords
NAME: Unknown
with free ends in the neck
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Style: P01 Size: 11/12
area. The product poses a risk
DESCRIPTION: Purple bikini for girls up to 12 years
old. The upper part can be tied and adjusted with
functional cords that have free ends in the neck and
back area.The bottom part is decorated with a
printed kitty and the logo ''RITTY".
product from the
market.
of injuries due to the presence
of cords that are to be tied at
the back.
standard EN 14682.
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STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: J.N.S. SPORTS WEAR FOR KIDS
strangulation because of the
NAME: Unknown
presence of a drawstring in the
hood.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: C0887
DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt intended for children up
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
to 7 years of age. Available in a combination of dark
green and grey and also dark blue and red colours,
with a printed inscription on the front MUSIC, RIO
DE JANEIRO, NATIONAL ROAD OF THE
ELEPHANTS. The hood has been supplied with
unattached, functional cords with free ends tied in a
knot, whose length is approx. 18 cm. Size 4.
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Clothing set for girls
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: MALI ZMAJ
injuries and strangulation due
to the presence of functional
NAME: Unknown
cords at the neck and at the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PJ022
waist area.
DESCRIPTION: Skirt and top for girls. The dress is
blue with shoulder straps and has cords at the waist
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
standard EN 14682.
area. The white top has cords in the neck area.
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STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ set
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Mali Zmaj
NAME: Unknown
presence of cords with free
ends in the neck area of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: H-73
bolero.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' clothing set consisting of three
parts and intended for children up to 7 years of age.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
standard EN 14682.
The set consists of a pair of yellow leggings; a dress
with patterns of flowers and butterflies in white and
purple; and a yellow short-sleeved bolero with the
inscription “My” made of attached rhinestones on
the front part, and supplied with functional cords in
the neck area.
EU/BULGARIA
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Rosso Kids
strangulation and injuries
because of the presence of
NAME: Unknown
cords in the neck and waist
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XS 0971
area and at the back of the
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini in white, orange and pink
colours, intended for small children aged 3-4 years.
The top has been supplied with functional cords with
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
bikini.
standard EN 14682.
free ends to be tied in the neck area and also
functional cords with free ends to be tied at the
back. The bottom has been supplied with functional
cords with free ends to be tied in the waist area,
whose length is over 140 mm. The free ends of the
functional cords have knots at the end. Size 3/4.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ bikini
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Rosso Kids
NAME: Unknown
presence of halter neck-style
cords with free ends in the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XS0021
neck area. The product poses a
presence of functional cords
that are to be tied at the back
children aged 3-4 years. The upper part is a halter-
area.
be tied in the neck area and also functional cords
with free ends to be tied at the back. Both parts, the
upper and the bottom are decorated with a green
any accompanying
measures.
risk of injuries due to the
DESCRIPTION: Green girls’' bikini intended for small
neck style top with functional cords with free ends to
the product and
standard EN 14682.
and white striped frill.
EU/BULGARIA
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ swimming costume
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Rosso Kids
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XS 0975
neck area. The product poses a
and in the waist area.
area and functional cords with free ends to be tied at
measures.
of three parts in pink colour with patterns of hearts,
upper part is a halter-neck style top which has
functional cords with free ends to be tied in the neck
any accompanying
DESCRIPTION: Girls’ swimming costume consisting
intended for small children aged 3-8 years . The
the product and
standard EN 14682.
the back. The bottom part is also supplied with
functional cords with free ends to be tied in the
waist area, whose length is over 140 mm. The
swimming costume is sold with a skirt to be tied at
the waist. The cords have knots at the end.
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CHOKING, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children’s trousers
BRAND: SunSea
choking due to the presence of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
decorative rhinestones that can
be easily removed and may be
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LQ-010
swallowed or inhaled by
Recall of the
children.
product from end
DESCRIPTION: Girls' pink trousers with two
pockets. The product is decorated with an inscription
"dance". The pockets and the inscription are
decorated with glued rhinestones. The waist part of
the trousers includes an unfixed drawstring with
market,
users.
injuries due to the presence of
an unfixed drawstring with
knots and metal toggles on the
ends in the waist area. If the
knots and metal toggles on the end. Size: 74-98
drawstrings become trapped,
they could cause the child to
fall.
standard EN 14682.
EU/CYPRUS
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Leonado
NAME: Unknown
ends in the neck area.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art: C31
Moreover, the product poses a
aged 7-8. The product is decorated on both pieces
market.
DESCRIPTION: Light blue and white bikini for girls
with stitched flowers and a printed figure of a girl.
product from the
standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Leonado
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art: A19
neck area. Moreover, the
due to the presence of
functional cords that are to be
The bottom of the bikini has a stitched, decorative,
tied at the back.
and white dots.
product from the
market.
product poses a risk of injuries
DESCRIPTION: Pink bikini for girls aged 9-10 years.
fabric stripe. Also, both parts have coloured bows
EU/CYPRUS
standard EN 14682.
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Rae
NAME: Unknown
ends in the neck area.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ART: T2206
Moreover, the product poses a
old. The top of the bikini has stitched, multicoloured
market.
DESCRIPTION: Red bikini for girls up to 10 years
flower patterns.
product from the
standard EN 14682.
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MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather riding gloves
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: 4Riders
NAME: Unknown
mg/kg Chromium (VI).
Chromium (VI) is classified as
sensitising and may trigger
product from the
market.
allergic reactions.
DESCRIPTION: Black leather gloves for use in horse
riding.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Pakistan
EU/SPAIN
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Babies' shirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: KARPY BABY
choking because some buttons
may easily come off and could
NAME: Unknown
be put into the mouth and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 132 300 0401
swallowed by small children.
DESCRIPTION: White linen shirt for infants with
buttons on the chest area and wrists. A cardboard
product from the
market.
with the national standard UNE
40902.
label is attached bearing the importer's, size and
model. Sizes: 6, 9, 12 and 24 months.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Scarf
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Redoute creation Edeis
risk because it contains azo
NAME: Unknown
dyes releasing 3,3dimethoxybenzidine in a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 402.3315/834.1796
concentration up to 146 mg/kg.
product from the
market.
This exceeds the limit of 30
DESCRIPTION: Blue scarf with dots, 100% viscose,
mg/kg. The product does not
comply with the REACH
180*100cm.
Regulation.
EU/SWEDEN
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Scarf
BRAND: Haléns
dyes releasing 4-
NAME: Unknown
aminoazobenzene in a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 970871/023061
concentration up to 321 mg/kg.
Batch number/Barcode: 48663-G-11
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
mg/kg. The product does not
DESCRIPTION: Black transparent scarf with lace and
comply with the REACH
embroidery.
Regulation.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Child's bib
BRAND: Unknown
dyes releasing the carcinogenic
amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a
NAME: Baby-Lätzchen
concentration of 159 mg/kg.
DESCRIPTION: Set of seven different bibs made
from white terry fabric; on the front side there are
product from the
market.
mg/kg.
with the REACH Regulation.
coloured prints of animals and of the days of the
week, the reverse side is blank and also made of
white terry fabric; different bands used as trim (dark
blue, red, turquoise and yellow) and to tie the bibs.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Boy’s long sleeve hooded jackets
The recalled jackets have
drawstrings with toggles inside
remove the
the bottom hem and neck area,
immediately, cut
UNITS: About 48,000
DESCRIPTION
drawstrings
posing a strangulation hazard
drawstrings out of
This recall involves boy’s long sleeve hooded jackets
to children. In February 1996,
sizes 2T to XL. The word “Mecca” is embroidered
on the front chest of the garment and on the interior
CPSC issued guidelines about
the garment
including toggle
drawstrings in children's upper
and continue to
label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are
outerwear. In 1997, those
use jackets once
elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist.
IMPORTER
guidelines were incorporated
into a voluntary standard. Then
both are removed.
Customers can
Unknown
in July 2011, based on the
return the product
guidelines and voluntary
to the store where
standard, CPSC issued a
federal regulation. CPSC's
purchased for a
full refund.
actions demonstrate a
commitment to help prevent
children from strangling or
getting entangled on neck and
waist drawstrings in upper
outerwear, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets
The snaps on the jackets can
immediately stop
UNITS: About 8,700
come off, posing a choking
using the recalled
hazard.
products and
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves infants’ snap-up jackets with
hoods. The hooded jackets come in navy blue with
green and turquoise trim, or gray with yellow sleeves
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
No injuries reported.
return them to the
place of purchase
for a refund of the
purchase price.
and navy and yellow trim. Style number 1300 is
Consumers who
found on the label sewn into the side seam and the
UPC code is found on the product hangtag.
purchased the
product from
IMPORTER
www.macys.com
Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc., of New York,
N.Y.
should return the
recalled products
to their nearest
Macy’s store or
use the return
shipping label
enclosed with
their original mail
order.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Babies' shoes
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: babydream
risk because the leather of
from end users
NAME: Unknown
shoes contains up to 40.4
mg/kg of Chromium (VI).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 'Biene' - 'bee' model
Chromium (VI) is classified as
measures: Recall
sensitising and may trigger
of the product
allergic reactions.
from end users.
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Ladies' shoes
BATCH NUMBER/BARCODE: EAN Code
4305615210858
Compulsory
DESCRIPTION: Babies shoes made of leather (soles
and uppers) and beige textile lining. The shoes are
fastened together with a plastic cord, to which a
label with markings is also attached. The front part of
the shoes has a decorative bee drawing.
EU/GERMANY
BRAND: SDS
risk because the leather insole
contains 17.2 mg/kg of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI)
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Style No 8650-BL,
is classified as sensitising and
Ban on the
Colour Pink, Size 38
may trigger allergic reactions.
marketing of the
DESCRIPTION: Pink ballerina shoes decorated with
product and any
accompanying
measures.
a bow in the front part, brown soles, light grey insole
and leather upper.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SDS
product from the
NAME: Unknown
Compulsory
Colour Black, Size 36
measures: Ban on
market
the marketing of
the product and
DESCRIPTION: Black ballerina shoes with golden
any accompanying
rivets on the outside around the heel; light brown
measures.
insole with a leather upper.
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
BRAND: SDS
mg/kg of Chromium (VI) in the
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
NAME: Unknown
leather part. Chromium (VI) is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 0264-BL, Colour Black,
classified as sensitising and
Compulsory
Size 39
measures: Ban on
Batch number/Barcode: 0264-BLA39
the marketing of
the product and
DESCRIPTION: Black mocassins with light seams,
any accompanying
black soles, light grey uppers of the insoles made of
measures.
leather.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SDS
risk because the leather (the
product from the
NAME: Unknown
insole) contains 48.8 mg/kg of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8650-BL, Colour Black,
Compulsory
Size 40
measures: Ban on
market.
the marketing of
the product and
DESCRIPTION: Black ballerina shoe with a
any accompanying
decorative bow, black sole and light grey insole with
measures.
a leather upper
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
BRAND: SDS
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
NAME: Unknown
Compulsory
Colour Black, Size 36
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
DESCRIPTION: Black ballerina shoes with gold-
any accompanying
coloured rivets on the heal and toe part, black sole
measures.
and light grey insole with a leather upper.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Babies' shoes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Sterntaler
risk because the leather sole
NAME: Unknown
contains 7.3 mg/ kg of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item 55050 in colour
700
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Babies shoes with pink leather
upper (no pattern) and light grey suede sole.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots
An exposed staple in the sole
of the boot presents a
immediately take
laceration hazard to the
from children and
consumer.
inspect the boots
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
for exposed
staples.
Renaissance Imports has
Instructions for
located inside the shoe, on the inner side of the
received one report of a
inspecting the
collar. The brown roper style boots were sold in girls
consumer who was punctured
sizes 5 to 11. A paisley-print fabric sash and a leather
by an exposed staple in the
sole.
boots can be
found online at
UNITS: About 5,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Autumn Run brand girls Gemma
II style boots with SKU number 0529-02613-1050.
The SKU number can be found on a tag which is
beaded strap are tied around the boot.
the recalled boots
www.renimp.com.
IMPORTER
Boots that are
Renaissance Imports, of Matthews, N.C.
stamped
“INSPECTED” on
the reverse side of
the inside label
have been
inspected for
staples and are not
included in this
recall. Consumers
can return recalled
boots to any
Academy Sports +
Outdoors store for
a full refund.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Kensington Court Women’s Shoes
The heel on the shoe can
stop wearing the
UNITS: About 190
loosen with wear and become
shoes and contact
unstable, posing a fall hazard.
JP Boden to
DESCRIPTION
The Kensington Court 3 1/2 inch high heel patent
leather shoes were sold in four colors including dark
blue with beige trim, cream with tan trim, red with
gray trim and turquoise blue with beige trim. The
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
receive a postage
paid label to return
the shoes and
receive a full
refund.
plain toe pump women’s shoes were sold in sizes 51/2 to 10-1/2. The Boden logo is printed on a label on
the inside sole of the shoe.
IMPORTER
Unknown
MANUFACTURED IN: Spain
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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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