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PRODUCT RECALLS
THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS
IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
1 – 15 JANUARY 2016
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 11
Audio Video and Household Appliances (13)
IT & Telecommunication (2)
Luminaires (1)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (2)
HARDGOODS
Pages 12 to 21
DIY, Tools and Hardware (1)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (15)
Sport & Leisure Goods (4)
Miscellaneous (2)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 22 to 32
Toys (22)
Juvenile Products (0)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 33 to 34
Cosmetics and Personal Care (4)
Household Care (0)
SOFTLINES
Pages 35 to 36
Textile and Clothing (3)
Shoes (0)
Bags and Accessories (0)
Jewelleries (0)
Please note that from November 2012 on, product recall notifications can be searched on line in
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVENIA
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ENVIRONMENT
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Travel charger
Some non-accessible parts
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: FOREVER
(solders of electric plug,
NAME: TRAVEL CHARGER Micro
solders on PCB) contain lead
(measured value by weight up
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2100 mA
to 84.0%) as well as cadmium
Batch number/Barcode: 5900495172815
DESCRIPTION: Travel charger with micro USB 2 A,
product from the
market.
(measured value by weight up
to 1.10%).
packaged in a box.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Directive on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous
substances in electric and
electronic equipment (RoHS 2).
EU/FRANCE
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Hair straightener
The absence of reinforced
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Pivot Point
insulation of the live parts in
contact with the accessible
NAME: Unknown
metallic parts may cause an
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CP18M16
electric shock.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Hair straightener, 40W.
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60335.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
ENVIRONMENT
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Game Controller
The plastic in the cable contains
measures:
Recall of the
BRAND: Retro SNES
up to 1,9% by weight short chain
NAME: Retro SNES Classic Controller USB
chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The
placing on the market and use of
Controller for PC and MAC
articles containing SCCPs is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 4541 alt. CN-PC-IIII
banned. SCCPs persist in the
Batch number/Barcode: 08714CN0065
environment, are toxic to aquatic
organisms at low concentrations
DESCRIPTION: Grey Game Controller in retro style
and bioaccumulate in wildlife and
with buttons in grey, blue, red, green and yellow.
humans, posing a risk to human
product from
end users.
health and the environment.
The product does not comply with
the Regulation on persistent
organic pollutants (POP
Regulation).
Furthermore, certain solders on
PCB contain lead (measured value
up to 45.0%).
the requirements of the Directive
on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in
electric and electronic equipment
(RoHS 2).
EU/SWEDEN
ENVIRONMENT
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Kettle
The plastic in the cable contains
measures:
Withdrawal of
BRAND: Fasett
3,64% by weight short chain
chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The
NAME: Electric Kettle Cordless 1,7 Liters
placing on the market and use of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 90201115
articles containing SCCPs is
DESCRIPTION: Kettle 1,7 liters in purple plastic
the product
from the
market.
banned. SCCPs persist in the
environment, are toxic to aquatic
organisms at low concentrations
and bioaccumulate in wildlife and
humans, posing a risk to human
health and the environment.
the Regulation on persistent
organic polutants (POP
Regulation).
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Hair straightener
The absence of reinforced
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Carelys - PULP
insulation of the live parts in
NAME: Hair Straightener
contact with the accessible
metallic parts may cause an
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KR-S088
electric shock.
DESCRIPTION: Hair straighteners, 36W.
60335.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tumble dryer
In some limited cases, excess
measures:
Warning
BRAND: Hotpoint, Hotpoint-Ariston, Ariston, Indesit
& Creda
NAME: Unknown
fluff will come into contact
with the heating element
which could lead to a fire.
consumers of the
risks.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Large air vented &
condensing tumble dryers
Low Voltage Directive.
Batch number/Barcode: April 2004 - 16th Sept 2015
Air Vented dryer // April 2004 - 29th Sept 2015
Condensing dryer
DESCRIPTION: Large, air-vented dryer and
condensing tumble dryer.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Washing machine
In certain circumstances, due
KINGDOM
BRAND: LG
to water ingress behind the
NAME: 8KG 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machine
control panel, a short circuit
can be created which causes
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: F12U1***#,
the chrome decal to become
F14U1***#
Batch number/Barcode: 405KW***#### ~
412KW***#### & 501PW***#### ~
510PW***####,
404KW***#### ~ 510KW***#####
measures:
Temporary ban on
the supply, offer to
supply and display
of the product.
live and users may experience
Warning
a mild electric shock.
consumers of the
risks.
Low Voltage Directive
One incident reported.
DESCRIPTION: Automatic washing machine
packaged in cardboard box or shrink wrapped.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Republic of Korea
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Rival brand griddles
The heating element can crack
and water can get inside,
immediately
unplug and stop
posing a shock hazard when
using the recalled
UNITS: About 330,000
DESCRIPTION
the griddle is plugged into an
griddles and return
This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with
electrical outlet.
model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and
measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
them to any
Walmart store for
“Walmart” and the model number are printed on a
None reported.
a full refund.
label molded into the bottom of the griddle. “Rival”
is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on
the griddle’s temperature dial.
IMPORTER
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Mod Products—Mod Board "Hoverboard" Model
DEFECTS
Stop using the
MOD001 (Charger Only)
The battery charger does
charger immediately
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
not comply with the
by switching off the
The recall product is the Mod Board models
Australian standards, and is
power at the socket
MOD001 ( Charger Only)
not approved.
outlet and unplug it
The scooters were supplied with the battery charger
Model: MYL-4202000C and Model : JHT-168P
HAZARDS
from the socket
outlet.
The product was sold nationally through
overcharging the battery
www.modboard.com.au
and causing fire.
There is a potential risk of
Place charger in a
safe place where it
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
cannot be accessed
to prevent use.
Model: MYL-4202000C and Model : JHT-168P is
Replacement
affected by this recall
chargers will be sent
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
to all effected
customers along with
Online sales only through www.modboard.com.au
instructions on how
SUPPLIER
to dispose of your
Mod Products Pty Ltd
faulty chargers.
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.modboard.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Jyro Pty Ltd—Jyro Self-Balancing 2 Wheel
DEFECTS
Cease using the
"Hoverboard" Electric Scooter
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The battery charger may not
comply with Australian
scooter and its
battery charger
Self-balancing 2 wheel electric scooter.
standards.
immediately. Switch
HAZARDS
Charger Model Numbers:
overcharging the battery
1. LA3610, or
2. JY-422000, or
3. TCN120WS-420020
and causing fire.
off the power at the
socket outlet and
unplug the charger
from the socket
outlet. Package the
scooter and charger
up for return to Jyro.
Jyro will contact all
Jyro Pty Ltd
the affected
SUPPLIER
customers to
facilitate the return
Jyro Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
and a full refund. For
further information
http://myjyro.com/
contact Jyro on 1300
No picture available.
695 976 or via email
at
[email protected].
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Smart Scooter ANZ—Smart Scooter 'Hoverboard'
DEFECTS
Stop using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The charger has no
charger immediately
Self-balancing 2 wheel electric scooter
Australian approval, and
by switching off the
therefore may not comply
power at the socket
with Australian standards.
outlet and unplug it
HAZARDS
from the socket
outlet.
The Affected Charger Model Numbers are:
1. TCN120WS-420015; 2. MYT-72W420200
3. QY0291205000
electric shock.
Place charger in a
safe place where it
Smart Scooter ANZ Pty Ltd
cannot be accessed
to prevent use.
SUPPLIER
Replacement
Smart Scooter ANZ
chargers will be sent
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
to all effected
customers along with
http://smartscooteranz.com.au
instructions on how
to dispose of your
faulty chargers.
Contact Us on 03
9913 5092 or email
info@smartscooteran
z.com.au for more
information.
AUSTRALIA
Freego Australasia Pty Ltd—Freego Hoverboard W1,
DEFECTS
Consumers should
W2 and W2SR (Charger Only)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The charger has no
Australian approval, and
return the charger to
the place of purchase
Charger for freego hoverboard model w1, w2 and
therefore may not comply
to receive a
w2sr
with Australian standards.
replacement charger.
HAZARDS
Model: YMG420-2000
electric shock.
F1 Agencies, Sports Power, Toy Land and Just Sport
SUPPLIER
Freego Australasia Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
TCB Contracting Pty Limited—Balancing Scooter
DEFECTS
• Stop using the
"Hoverboard"
The self-balancing scooter /
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
hoverboard and charger may
charger
immediately,
The products are Balancing Scooters ("Hoverboards").
not be compatible and can
switch off the
cause the enclosed battery to
power at the
ignite.
socket outlet and
unplug it.
The charger, model JN-L10S20, was supplied with
the self-balancing scooter / hoverboard.
The battery charger does not
display the required Australian
• Do not use the
The model number along with other markings is
approval mark for electrical
scooter /
located on the body of the battery charger.
safety.
hoverboard.
HAZARDS
• For a full refund
The product was sold nationally on
Risk of fire.
and further
www.gumtree.com.au in December 2015 by TCB
information on this
Contracting NSW and 'Toy Master Australia' pop-up
recall, contact
shop at Casula Mall, NSW.
Brian Smith on
SUPPLIER
0414 890 071
TCB Contracting Pty Limited
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tablet computer
The connectors in the primary
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: MAJESTIC
circuit are not protected
NAME: Unknown
against accidental
disconnection by any means
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: YNH0502000U
other than soldering. A loose
(charger) TAB 286HD 3G (tablet)
wire under mains voltage could
Batch number/Barcode: 8002829804984 lot:
consequently touch the
accessible secondary circuit.
2014/12/11.
The insulating material is not
DESCRIPTION: Tablet computer supplied with
suitable for resisting the
charger ("Switching AC/DC Power Adapter").
thermal stresses to which it is
subjected and could distort
from end users.
making live parts accessible.
60950.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Powerbank
The two pins of the connector
BRAND: Xenos
part fit into a mains wall outlet.
A child could misuse the
NAME: Mobiele lader (Powerbank with speaker)
product by putting the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 581.610
connector part into a mains
DESCRIPTION: Powerbank for charging a mobile
device, provided with a speaker and a connector part.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
wall outlet and consequently
get an electric shock.
One incident reported.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Laser lamp
The instructions contain no
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Ibiza Light
NAME: Mini Laser Firefly
use. Consequently, the laser
could cause permanent injury
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LAS-S130RG-MULTI
to the eyes of users.
DESCRIPTION: Laser lamp, class 3R, supplied with
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information concerning safe
mains adapter.
60825-1.
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Mains extension lead
The holes in the socket outlets
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: G&BL
do not have shutters to prevent
access to live parts.
from end users.
NAME: MULTIPRESA da TAVOLO
DESCRIPTION: Mains extension lead with six
relevant standard IEC 60884.
socket outlets.
EU/SPAIN
FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Extension lead
The switch is not sufficiently
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: F-LINE
heat resistant. If it overheated,
it could catch fire.
product from the
market.
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref. 1002640
DESCRIPTION: Extension lead with four socket
outlets and a switch.
61058.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Bosch Australia—Orbital Sander PSS Series
DEFECTS
We kindly ask that
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A defect of the ventilation
consumers
PSS sander series
wheel could cause a break of
immediately stop
the device housing.
using the sander
PSS 2, PSS 20, PSS 190, PSS 200, PSS 250 and PSS
2000. Serial number; 786xxxxxx - 788xxxxxx.
HAZARDS
If the housing is broken then
smaller parts of the ventilation
and visit
www.sandercare.c
om to find out if
the sander is
wheel could be ejected, and
Sold to Australian hardware stores and automotive
affected.
the risk of injury cannot be
retailers. Bunnings, Mitre 10, Supercheap Auto,
Danks Hardware and other selected retailers from
excluded. There is the
possibility of electric shock if
Alternatively
contact the hotline
June 2007 to August 2009.
live components were exposed
6704 for details on
SUPPLIER
from broken housing, although
Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd
there have been no reported
incidents of this.
how to receive a
replacement
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
on 0011 800 8364
model.
Contact Details:
* Website:
www.bosch-doit.com.au or
www.sandercare.c
om.
* Sander Hotline
(freecall): 0011
800 8364 6704
* Email:
CustomerService.
[email protected].
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
PRODUCT: Ceramic dish
CHEMICAL
Seizure.
MANUFACTURED IN: Spain
Migration of aluminium (3.9
mg/l) from ceramic dish from
Spain.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Food preservation boxes
CHEMICAL
Food preservation boxes from
China unfit for use as food
contact material.
EU/BELGIUM
EU/BULGARIA
PRODUCT: Metal lid of glass jar
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Spain
Migration of epoxidised
soybean oil (ESBO) (89 mg/kg ppm) from metal lid of glass jar
from Spain.
CATEGORY: Lighters
FIRE
PRODUCT: Novelty lighter
The lighter is appealing to
BRAND: Zenit
measures:
Withdrawal of
children. Children may play
the product
with it and cause a fire.
USA
Public warning press release.
Compulsory
from the
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 203/R-14089
with the Commission Decision
Batch number/Barcode: 8 697440 352039
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
DESCRIPTION: Lighter in the shape of a car remote
Detained by
operator.
market.
placing on the market of
control.
novelty lighters and with the
13869.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Tovin Chairs
The legs on the chair can bend
or break, posing a fall hazard to
should
immediately
the user.
stop using the
UNITS: About 1,880
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves upholstered Tovin chairs sold in a
recalled chair
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
and return it to
black and white print. The chairs are 32-inches tall by
23-inches wide, and have a wooden frame with clear
Cost Plus World Market has
any Cost Plus
received five reports of the
World Market
floor glides. SKU number 507667 is printed on a UPC
chair legs bending or breaking.
or World
sticker affixed to the underside of the chair.
No injuries have been reported.
Market store
for a full refund.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Construction products
FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Smoke detector
The smoke detector is not
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: INSAFE+
sufficiently sensitive and may
not detect a fire.
NAME: Detecteur de fumé (smoke detector) /
DESIGN CONTROLE+
with the relevant European
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: INSAFE+01
standard EN 14604.
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: Serial numbers
between 17/03/15 05:00:00 and 17/03/15 13:00:00 ,
Barcode: 3760218210055
DESCRIPTION: Smoke detector with remote
control.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Furniture
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Adjustable office chair
The chair has insufficient
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Vincolo
stability and strength. It could
consequently fall over or break
NAME: Unknown
during use injuring the user.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model AXEL
"D00202M"
standard EN 1335.
DESCRIPTION: Office chair with armrests.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Monogrammed Coffee Mugs
The coffee mugs are
UNITS: About 14,000
mislabeled as microwave safe.
immediately stop
using the recalled
If microwaved, the metallic
coffee mugs and
paint accents on the coffee
contact Altar’d
mugs can spark, posing a fire
hazard.
State for
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves white ceramic 16-ounce coffee
mugs with gold-painted monograms and accent rims.
The mugs have a textured design resembling a golf
ball, and a “rope” style handle.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
“Microwave/Dishwasher Safe” is printed in a black
The firm has received one
panel on the bottom of the coffee mugs.
report of a coffee mug sparking
during microwaving. No injuries
IMPORTER
instructions on
returning the
product for a full
refund.
have been reported.
Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
“Rocky” model swivel chairs
The screws connecting the
seat and back to the base of
immediately stop
using the recalled
the chair can detach, posing a
chairs and contact
fall hazard to the user.
Steelcase to
UNITS: About 17,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves 12 models of Steelcase “Rocky”
style swivel chairs manufactured between 2005 and
2015. The molded polypropylene chairs were sold in
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
arrange for a free
repair.
The firm has received 311
black and white with the option of an upholstered
reports of incidents, including
seat and back, seat only or no upholstery. The chairs
one report of an injury.
have a foldable seat, molded-in arms and either a
four-star wheel base or a five-star wheel base。
IMPORTER
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
MANUFACTURED IN: United States from 2005 to
2011; Mexico from 2011-2015
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Classroom Select NeoRok Stools
The stool can break during use,
immediately stop
UNITS: About 6,000 (About 1,350 were recalled in
posing a fall hazard.
using the recalled
June 2015. In addition, about 800 were sold in
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Canada)
School Specialty has received a
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves new and previously recalled 18-
total of nine reports of stools
breaking during use, including
inch tall and 20-inch tall Classroom Select NeoRok
one report involving a
who received
Stools with a tilting and rocking feature, for use by
concussion.
children in the classroom. The stools have a round
replacement
stools in the
black rubber seat insert with a solid color plastic seat
previous recall
and black rimmed base. The Classroom Select logo
should also
is printed on one side of the base and the NeoRok
contact the School
Specialty for a full
name is printed on the other side of the base. The
stools were sold in 12 colors: Cardinal (red), Claret
stools and contact
School Specialty
for a full refund or
merchandise
credit. Consumers
refund or
(maroon), Ebony (black), Imperial (blue), Lilac (purple),
merchandise
Marine (navy blue), Nickel (silver), Paprika (orange),
credit. School
Periwinkle (light blue), Pistachio (green), Saffron
(yellow) and Slate (gray). Recalled 18-inch stools are
Specialty is
item number 1496340 and recalled 20-inch stools are
consumers
item number 1496342.
directly.
contacting
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Lighters
FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Novelty lighter
The lighter is appealing to
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: WORKER
children. Children may play
with it and cause a fire.
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: OTL-193
with the Commission Decision
Batch number/Barcode: 8 697440 346557
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
DESCRIPTION: Lighter in the shape of a car remote
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product from the
market.
placing on the market of
control with a knife.
novelty lighters and with the
13869.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Swingasan® chairs and stands
The suspension hardware on
UNITS: About 260,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about
the chair and stand can break,
immediately stop
using the chairs
16,000 were sold in Canada).
or the stand can become
and stands and
unstable during use, posing a
contact Pier 1
fall hazard.
Imports for a free
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Swingasan
chairs and stands. The chairs and stands were sold
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
separately. The chair hangs from a steel stand and is
Pier 1 Imports has received
to a Pier 1 Imports
made of a wrought iron frame covered with woven
101 reports of incidents with
plastic wicker. It was sold in various colors and
store for a full
refund. There is no
designs. The stands are made of steel and were sold
the chairs and stands. This
includes 93 reports of the chair
in four colors.
with stand becoming unstable
Podasan Mocha
during use and tipping over,
and Orange
Swingasan chairs.
IMPORTER
repair kit or return
the chair and stand
repair kit for the
Pier 1 Imports of Fort Worth, Texas
resulting in 23 injuries. There
have been eight reports of the
suspension hardware failing,
stop using these
including four reports of
chairs immediately
and contact Pier 1
injuries.
Consumers should
Imports for a full
refund.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Crawley II Executive Chairs
The seat plate weld can break,
posing a fall hazard to
immediately stop
using the recalled
consumers.
chair and contact
UNITS: About 300,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Crawley II executive chairs. The
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Office Depot to
receive a free
black, high-back, adjustable chairs have a black base
with five wheels. The affected chairs have Office
Office Depot has received
eight reports of the seat plate
replacement seat
Depot SKU number 493822 or OfficeMax item
weld cracking or breaking. No
consumers can
number 23324118 and “US REG. No. PA
injuries have been reported.
install at home.
plate that
25917(CN)” printed on a label located on the
underside of the seat cushion.
IMPORTER
Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
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AUSTRALIA
Fantastic Furniture—'Worx' Dining Chair
DEFECTS
Fantastic Furniture will
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The tapering of the inside
supply free plug insert kits
Powder coated steel chair with a welded frame
bottom of the chair legs may
to customers and these
lead to an entrapment or
insert plugs will need to
laceration hazard.
be inserted into the inside
HAZARDS
legs of the 'Worx' dining
chair/s.
WORCHA1STOOOMTLBLK/RED/SIL/WHI/YEL
Toes or fingers may get
Fantastic Furniture
caught in the bottom of the
SUPPLIER
chair legs.
Fantastic Furniture
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
The dining chairs should
only be used once the
insert plugs have been
properly fitted.
Please visit the store
http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au
where you purchased the
.
‘Worx” dining chair to pick
up your free insert kit, email
customercare@fantasticfu
rniture.com.au or contact
your local Fantastic
Furniture stores.
Alternatively, you can
return your Worx Dining
Chair/s for a full refund.
AUSTRALIA
Kmart Australia Limited—Zara 80x80cm Collage
DEFECTS
Customer should cease
Frame
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The frame joins can easily
separate when handled or
using these products
immediately and return
Picture frame that holds 21 photos, 6 x (4x6"), 9
hung on the wall, allowing
the product to any Kmart
x (5x7") and 6 x (6x8").
the glass to fall and break.
store for a full refund.
The frame can come in black or white.
HAZARDS
Cuts and abrasions from
APN No. 9341103371439 (white)
falling and sharp glass
shards.
APN No. 9341103449046 (black)
Kmart Australia Limited
SUPPLIER
Kmart Australia Limited
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.kmart.com.au
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EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Carabiner
In a small percentage of
measures:
Withdrawal of
KINGDOM
BRAND: DMM
the carabiners, the gate
the product
NAME: Unknown
pusher (the component
that holds the spring
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ultra D A33, Aero HMS A36,
against the carabiner body)
Zodiac A82, Klettersteig A84, Belay Master A872, Boa 25kN
may displace, potentially
Recall of the
A89, Boa 30kN A90, Captive Eye A91, Sidewinder A98K,
preventing the gate from
closing or the mechanism
product from
10mm Steel Offset D C41, 10mm Steel Oval C45, 12mm
Steel Offset D C81, 12mm Steel Kiettersteig C84, 12mm
This could lead to a
Batch number/Barcode: Serial numbers (these run
situation where the
carabiner could break or
2015 Production - 15001xxxxX to 15254xxxxX. (serial
number can be found on the spine of the carabiner).
DESCRIPTION: Locking carabiner used for climbing,
construction work etc. Packaging comprises of a cardboard
header with user instructions included.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
market,
end users.
from locking completely.
Steel Boa C85, Steel Captive Eye C96.
sequentially): 2014 Production - 14138xxxxX to 14365xxxxX.
from the
open during use, causing
the user to fall from a
height.
The product does not
comply with the
requirements of the
Personal Protective
Equipment Directive.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Ice-hockey helmet
The helmet does not
measures:
Recall of the
BRAND: 1) Toronto , 2) Pro-Star,
provide proper protection
product from
due to insufficient shock
end users.
3) Ina International Hespeler
absorbing capacity.
NAME: Unknown
Moreover, the buckle can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1) Toronto URS-306 2) ProStar 7SS-7000 and 7SS-7007 3) Ina International Hespeler
7SS-7000 and 7SS-7007
be released too easily.
This could lead to head
injuries in case of impact.
comply with the
DESCRIPTION: Ice-hockey helmet with a face-protector,
requirements of the
sold under different brands
Personal Protective
Equipment Directive and
the relevant standard EN
10256.
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CATEGORY: Other
FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Sky lantern
The sky lantern has an open
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: Caffarata
burner and metal wires. It can
NAME: wish balloon / sky lantern
set fire in case it falls on the
ground or hits something in the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Christmas Halloween
air.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8717703393903
DESCRIPTION: Paper wish balloon/sky lantern
packed wrapped in transparency packaging. This
concerns an 'old generation' wish balloon/sky lantern
which is no longer on the market in the Netherlands
since 1 January 2010.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Stolen series BMX bicycles
The bicycles fail to meet the
federal bicycle standard. The
immediately stop
bicycle’s front wheel can
BMX bicycles and
detach due to improperly fitting
return them to the
retention washers, posing a fall
hazard to the rider.
store where
purchased for a
UNITS: About 1,000 in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles,
including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen
Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models.
“Stolen” and the model name are printed on the
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
frame of the bicycles. The Agent 16-inch bikes were
The firm has received one
sold in dark blue, the Compact 20-inch bikes were
sold in neon orange and satin white, the Casino 20-
report of an incident. No
injuries have been reported.
using the recalled
free inspection
and free
replacement
wheel retention
washers.
inch bikes were sold in phosphate raw (gray),
highlight yellow and electric red, and the Stereo 20inch bikes were sold in satin black and electric green.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
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EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Chemical products
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Liquid for machines producing artificial
The liquid has a high total
fog
aerobic microbial count. There
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: ARPPoRO
is a risk of contracting
infections as the liquid could be
NAME: HIGH QUALITY FOG LIQUID
inhaled through aerosol and get
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
in contact with the eyes.
DESCRIPTION: Liquid intended to be put in
machines producing artificial fog for parties,
contained in a 5-litre plastic tank.
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Chemical products
MICROBIOLOGICAL
PRODUCT: Liquid for machines producing soap
The liquid has a high total
bubbles
aerobic microbial count. There
BRAND: Unknown
Compulsory
measures: Import
rejected at border.
is a risk of contracting
infections as the liquid could be
NAME: Bubble Liquid
inhaled through aerosol and get
in contact with the eyes.
DESCRIPTION: Liquid for machines that produce
soap bubbles for parties, contained in 5-litre plastic
tank.
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EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Doll
The toy has small parts and
measures: Import
rejected at
BRAND: Sum Sum Fashions and Toys
small parts can easily be
NAME: Early Days Baby
detached from the bottle. A
small child may put them in
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref 919009206
the mouth and choke.
09206 Bebé Pipi 30 cm
Batch number/Barcode: 4892813092060; batch:
4297/2015
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard
DESCRIPTION: Doll ("Drink & Wet Play") with
accessories: baby bottle, soother and potty.
Packaging: cardboard box with a window.
border.
EN 71-1.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy xylophone
The white pins connecting
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
the sound bars to the base
detach easily, generating
NAME: Happy Time
small parts. A small child may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item 3019; batch
put them in the mouth and
2013/02/9008
choke.
DESCRIPTION: Small xylophone with a plastic
base and 4 different coloured sound bars, packed in
transparent packaging.
the product and
any
accompanying
measures.
relevant European standard
EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic ball with spikes
The toys contain small parts
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: YF
(the squeaking mechanism)
NAME: FLASHING SPIKY BALL and FLASHING
that detach easily. A small child
might put them in the mouth
FOOTBALL
and choke on them.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 75mm, 70mm
DESCRIPTION: Squeezable plastic balls resembling
a football, various colours, with soft spikes, a
squeaking mechanism and a light, size 70 and 75
mm, supplied in cardboard boxes.
product from the
market.
71-1.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Bow and arrow set
The suction cups of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: ATOSA
projectiles become detached
easily. If a child puts them in
NAME: SUPER SHOOT GAME
the mouth, they can obstruct
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model 666-3, code
the airways.
14734, ref. MA4086
DESCRIPTION: Bow and 4 arrows supplied in a
Toy Safety Directive or the
blister pack.
product from the
market.
71-1.
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EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The plastic of the doll contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: MARCOS TOYS
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
NAME: PRETTY
(DEHP) (measured value
27.7% by weight). This
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No. CF555
phthalate may harm the health
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with orange blouse and
skirt, supplied in a cardboard box with transparent
window.
product from the
market.
of children, causing possible
damage to the reproductive
system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Magnetic dartboard
The toy darts contain a little
BRAND: R&T (RAMA TRITTON)
magnet with a high magnetic
flux which becomes detached
NAME: DARTBOARD
easily. If a child swallows the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref. 95760
magnet and other metal
Batch number/Barcode: 8436019695760, batch:
RP4491/13
DESCRIPTION: Toy magnetic dartboard with three
darts supplied in a blister packaging and fixed to a
cardboard.
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Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
objects, they could attract each
other, causing intestinal
blockage or perforation.
71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic whistles
The cord attached to the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: VAN DER MEULEN
whistle is a fixed loop and has
NAME: KID FUN
no breakaway feature. This
may cause the child to be
strangled.
Batch number/Barcode: 8712051208442 ; batch
33849
DESCRIPTION: 4 different coloured whistles,
attached to a long cord and with a smiley face printed
on it. The whistles are packed in transparent
packaging.
product from the
market.
71-1.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Finger paint
The paint contains yeast and
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: MOLIN
mould. There is a risk of
infection if the paint is
NAME: Pintura para Dedos ('Finger paint')
swallowed or comes into
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PDD976-04
contact with the skin.
DESCRIPTION: A 30-ml black jar of paint with a
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product from the
market.
white cap.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru
71-7.
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INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Magnetic fishing toy
The toy contains a little magnet
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: CIGIOKI
with a high magnetic flux
NAME: CANNA DA PESCA
which becomes detached
easily. If a child swallows the
magnet and other metal
DESCRIPTION: Magnetic toy consisting of a fishing
rod and four fish. The product is packed in a
transparent blister pack on a blue cardboard backing.
product from the
market.
objects, they could attract each
other, causing intestinal
blockage or perforation.
Toy Safety Directive or
European standard EN 71-1.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The doll's pink shoes di-(2-
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: XINLIANFENG
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value 4 % by
NAME: Beauty Fashion Girl
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Nº 60815AJ
harm the health of children,
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with different outfits and
accessories. Packaging: cardboard box, the front of
which is transparent.
causing possible damage to
the reproductive system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, SUFFOCATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The small electronic music
measures:
Withdrawal of the
KINGDOM
BRAND: Aqure
component in one of the toy
NAME: Giraffe Baby Crib Activity Spiral Stroller Toy
birds can be easily accessed by
opening the Velcro fastening. A
child may put it in the mouth
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: I041315
market.
and choke. The plastic bag of
DESCRIPTION: Soft giraffe toy to be used on baby
the packaging is too thin. If a
child plays with the packaging,
cribs or prams, with a spiral shape. Four soft toy
the plastic can cover the mouth
birds, one of which contains an electronic music
and nose causing the child to
component inside a Velcro pouch, are attached to the
toy giraffe. The product is supplied in a plastic bag.
suffocate.
product from the
71-1.
EU/LATVIA
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy scooter
There are accessible gaps
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Eddy Toys
between moving parts, which
may cause injuries due to
NAME: STEP SCOOTER
entrapment of fingers while
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No.53359,
folding the scooter.
916-146-1048
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 2016967,
Barcode: 8711252533599
DESCRIPTION: Toy scooter with adjustable steering
tube, made of metal and equipped with braking
product from the
market,
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
71-1.
device on the rear wheel. The scooter can be folded.
The product is supplied in a multi-coloured cardboard
box.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CUTS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Magnetic backgammon set
The board holder has sharp
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: TIGER
edges which could lead to
lacerations and cuts.
product from the
market.
NAME: MAGNETISK BACKGAMMON ('Magnetic
Backgammon')
Batch number/Barcode: 0200023001446; Batch
69481
71-1.
DESCRIPTION: Magnetic backgammon set.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Bow and arrow set
The suction cups can detach
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: NICKY TOY
from the projectiles. If a child
puts them in the mouth, these
NAME: BOWMAN hight super
can obstruct the airways.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art nr 22529
Batch number/Barcode: 8717273225291;
15/22529NS02
DESCRIPTION: Plastic bow with 3 arrows in holster.
relevant European Standard EN
71-1.
Packaging: cardboard and plastic.
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CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Fancy-dress accessory
The product releases a too high
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: PARTYPRO
amount of copper (measured
product from the
NAME: Hachoir Médiéval (Medieval cleaver)
value: 35400 mg/kg). Exposure
to excessive levels of copper
can induce nausea, vomiting
Recall of the
and/or abdominal pain and
product from end
kidney and liver damage.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 882-06
DESCRIPTION: Medieval-style cleaver, 32 cm, made
of painted plastic; attached to a cardboard label.
market,
71-3.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Doll with toy pushchair and rattle
The rattle can easily break,
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Fnanga Toys
releasing small balls that small
children can put into their
NAME: Sweet Ums Baby
mouth and choke on.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: P8857-1
Moreover, the toy pushchair
DESCRIPTION: Set containing a plastic doll, a toy
pushchair and a rattle packaged in a cardboard box
with window.
easily collapses, posing a risk
of injuries.
71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy telephone
Two small green pieces on the
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Intellect TOY
NAME: Study Telephone
with the earpeace may easily
detach. A small child may put
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 593/00768442
these small parts in the mouth
DESCRIPTION: Battery-operated toy telephone with
vocal features (Spanish/ English), coloured keys and
an earpiece, supplied in cardboard box.
EU/SPAIN
cord connecting the telephone
and choke on them.
71-1.
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The toy contains small parts
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Pelliche
(the eye and the nose) that can
easily detach. A child could put
NAME: Unknown
them in the mouth and choke
on them.
DESCRIPTION: Brown teddy bear. The product has a
label showing the importer’s details, the reference
and the bar code.
71-1.
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
LATTJO Tongue drums and LATTJO Drumstick sets
The rubber ball on the
UNITS: About 2,000 tongue drums and 1,300 drumstick
drumsticks can detach or
should
immediately
sets
be unscrewed, posing a
take the recalled
choking hazard.
drum and
DESCRIPTION
The recall includes LATTJO Tongue Drum and LATTJO
Drumstick set.
The LATTJO Tongue Drum is a solid birch rectangularshaped drum with a turquoise-dot print on the front and two
solid red circles on top. The drum measures about 8 inches
long by 2-3/4 inches wide by 2-3/4 inches deep. The drum
comes with a seven inch mallet with a turquoise painted
handle and black rubber ball on the end. IKEA and LATTJO
drumstick sets
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
away from
IKEA has received six
children and
reports of the rubber ball
return them to
on the end of the
IKEA for a full
refund.
drumsticks detaching or
being unscrewed. These
reports were from staff in
IKEA stores in Germany,
are printed on a label on the bottom of the drum.
Denmark, Spain and the
Netherlands. No incidents
The LATTJO Drumstick set includes two solid birch
or injuries have been
drumsticks, two brushes and two mallet-type drumsticks
reported in the United
with black rubber balls on the ends. The set was sold in a
States.
turquoise polyester roll-up pouch with a red and white
striped fabric panel in the center. The pouch measures
about 15 inches long by 10 inches wide. IKEA and LATTJO
was printed on a label attached to the pouch.
IMPORTER
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Whistle in the form of a snake
The whistle can easily
BRAND: Peñastigi
Compulsory
measures:
detach. A child could put it
in the mouth and choke on
NAME: Unknown
it.
comply with the
DESCRIPTION: Whistle in the form of a snake contained in
a transparent plastic bag, bearing on the attached label the
word: TOYS.
Import rejected
at border.
requirements of the Toy
Safety Directive and the
relevant European
standard EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy bag
The zipper pull on the back of
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: HIRALAL
NAME: Unknown
Small children can put this
small part in the mouth and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2747 and 2748
choke on it.
DESCRIPTION: Plush bags in the shape of a camel.
AUSTRALIA
the bag can be easily removed.
A zipper is placed on the back of the bag.
relevant European standard 71-
1.
IKEA—LATTJO Drum Sticks and LATTJO Tongue
DEFECTS
IKEA urges all
Drum
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The rubber ball of the drum
sticks can detach or be
customers that
have an IKEA
Children's Drum Sticks and Tongue drum toys.
unscrewed.
LATTJO drum
HAZARDS
LATTJO drum sticks - 70310264
A loose rubber ball may pose a
tongue drum to
immediately stop
potential choking hazard to
using it and to
small children.
return it to any
LATTJO tongue drum - 40310265
IKEA Stores nationally.
sticks and LATTJO
IKEA store for a
full refund.
SUPPLIER
IKEA Pty Limited and Cebas Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/
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CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Hair dye
The hair dyes contain sodium
measures: Import
rejected at border.
KINGDOM
BRAND: Sta-Sof-Fro
NAME: Permanent Powder Hair Colour
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Auburn 60062,
perborate.
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
Black 60060, Dark Brown 60064, Jet Black 60063,
Medium Chestnut 60066
Batch number/Barcode: Auburn: 643582-092017,
Black: 642181-092017, Dark Brown: 622901-082017,
Jet Black: 648010-092017, Chestnut 644770-082017
DESCRIPTION: Hair dye in various colours, supplied
in a beige and brown cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South Africa
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Skin lightening product
The product contains
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Rapid'Clair
hydroquinone (value indicated
on the product: 1.99% by
NAME: Super lightening - Antiseptic soap
weight). Hydroquinone can
cause skin irritation and
Batch number/Barcode: Expiry date : 10/2017
DESCRIPTION: Skin lightening soap contained in
white cardboard box with orange text.
from end users.
dermatitis.
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Cameroon
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CHEMICAL
Compulsory
measures: Import
rejected at border.
KINGDOM
BRAND: Caring
hydroquinone (value indicated
NAME: Body Treat / MAXITONER Clarifying Skin
on the product: 1.8% by
weight). Hydroquinone can
Beautifying Cream
cause skin irritation and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BN 019
dermatitis.
DESCRIPTION: Skin lightening cream supplied in
cardboard box with orange front and white text.
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Nigeria
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL
hydroquinone (measured value:
3.83% by weight).
NAME: Crème B.S.C - Black Spot Corrector
Hydroquinone can cause skin
irritation and dermatitis.
Batch number/Barcode: Lot number: D196844 "S" ,
Barcode: 6182000104309
Regulation.
DESCRIPTION: Skin lightening cream in a small
yellow and orange jar of 30ml. The product is
supplied in yellow and orange outer box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ivory Coast
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SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' sweatshirt
The drawstrings in the hood
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Piazza Italia Girls
and at the back of the
NAME: Unknown
sweatshirt, hanging below the
lower hem of the garment, can
become trapped during various
Amarena/HR265ABA15BA
activities of a child, causing
DESCRIPTION: Girls' hooded sweatshirt in pink,
intended for girls up to 5 years and designed with
drawstrings in the hood and at the lower back.
product from the
market.
strangulation or injuries.
standard EN 14682.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bangladesh
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Gloves
The gloves contain azo-dyes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Michelin
which release the aromatic
amine 3,3’--
NAME: Unknown
Dimethoxybenzidine (in excess
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MI0132M - Medium.
of 100mg/kg). When the
MI0132L - Large. MI0132XL - XL
product is in direct and
market.
prolonged contact with the
skin, this aromatic amine may
DESCRIPTION: Leather and nylon gloves, navy and
be absorbed by the skin.
reflex blue colour, in sizes medium, large and extra
Aromatic amines can cause
large.
cancer, cell mutations and
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Pakistan
product from the
affect reproduction.
with the REACH Regulation.
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SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Children’s Pajamas
The pajamas do not meet the
immediately take
UNITS: About 450
federal flammability standards
the sleepwear
for children’s sleepwear,
away from
posing a risk of burn injuries.
children and
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
contact Zulily for
instructions on
None reported.
returning the
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves six styles of Lilli Lovebird girls’
two-piece, long-sleeve, striped pajama sets. The
pajamas are 95 percent cotton and 5 percent
elastane, and were sold in sizes 4 through 12. The
product for a full
long-sleeve pajama tops have a sewn-on pocket in
the shape of a heart located on the center front. The
refund. Zulily is
notifying
pajamas came in pink and white stripes with a red
consumers directly
heart; dark pink, gray and white strips with a pink
about the recall.
heart; green, red and white stripes with a red heart;
light purple and white stripes with a pink heart; steel
gray and white stripes with a red heart; and
Christmas red and white striped with a green heart.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: Mauritius
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SOFTLINES
SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES
GCSC has compiled the below sources:
Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in
English on http://ec.europa.eu/rapex, © European Union, 2005 – 2014.
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)-Notifications search page.
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/portal/
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
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