Consumer Products

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Consumer Products

PRODUCT RECALLS
THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS
IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
16 – 28 FEBRUARY 2015
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 14
Audio Video and Household Appliances (17)
IT & Telecommunication (1)
Luminaires (3)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (0)
HARDGOODS
Pages 15 to 22
DIY, Tools and Hardware (3)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (12)
Sport & Leisure Goods (5)
Miscellaneous (0)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 23 to 36
Toys (23)
Juvenile Products (3)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 37 to 39
Cosmetics and Personal Care (1)
Household Care (2)
SOFTLINES
Pages 40 to 48
Textile and Clothing (9)
Shoes (1)
Bags and Accessories (0)
Jewelleries (6)
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
BURNS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Electric coffee maker
In the event that the product is
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Primo
NAME: Unknown
time, the pot could overflow
when it is lifted from the base.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NE200A (Bronze)
Consequently, there is a risk
Batch number/Barcode: 5205505005290
DESCRIPTION: The product consists of two parts.
The first part is a metallic, coffee pot with a lid and a
handle on the side. The second part is a plastic base
with a plug cord on the side.
USA
operated beyond a certain
product from the
market.
that the user be scalded when
using the product.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
60335.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Brewmaster Ceiling Fans
The ceiling fan hub holding the
blades can separate from the
immediately stop
using the recalled
shaft when operating in
fans and contact
reverse. If this happens, the
Fanimation for a
The recall includes Brewmaster belt-driven fans
fan blades and hub can fall and
retention collar for
powered by a remote motor. The fans have two
blades of various styles and colors, and were sold in
pose a risk of injury to
the Brewmaster
bystanders.
fan.
UNITS: 9,300
DESCRIPTION
a short neck assembly, extending 15 inches from the
ceiling and a long assembly extending 26 inches
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
pewter and black hardware. A face plate on the
The firm has received two
reports of the ceiling fan hub
lower part of the head assembly reads in part, “THE
falling. No injuries have been
BREWMASTER by FANIMATION.” Fans with the
reported.
from the ceiling. The fans were sold in antique brass,
following model numbers on their packaging are
included in the recall: FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL,
FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL and FP20PW.
IMPORTER
Fanimation Inc., of Zionsville, Ind.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Electric fan
The moving fan blades are
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Oscillating Fan
protective grill at the back of
the fan and could cause
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref. 95024
injuries.
DESCRIPTION: Electric table fan in a blue cardboard
EU/ITALY
accessible because there is no
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
60335.
FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Food mixer
The thermal protection switch
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Johnson
may fail to operate correctly
when needed to protect the
NAME: Birillà
motor. As a result, overheating
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AD-833
of the motor could occur,
DESCRIPTION: A food chopping and mixing machine
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
leading to a fire.
enclosed in cardboard packaging.
60335.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: USB charger
The electrical insulation is not
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: EXTRA DIGITAL
adequate.
the product and
any accompanying
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: STC001
measures.
NAME: Micro USB Charger
DESCRIPTION: USB charger in plastic packaging.
60950.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Artificial Christmas trees
The motor that turns the color
disc can overheat, posing the
immediately stop
risk of a fire.
the recalled
UNITS: About 220
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves 7-foot tall artificial Christmas
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
using and unplug
Christmas trees
trees lighted by optical fibers in the branches. The
trees have a base that contains a 60-watt light and a
Hayneedle has received 20
and contact
Hayneedle for a
reports of incidents of smoke
full refund.
motor that rotates a multi-colored disc that makes
and a burning smell coming
Hayneedle is
the optic fibers in the trees change colors. Recalled
from the motor. No injuries or
contacting
trees are white with a silver base and green with a
property damage have been
reported.
consumers
black base.
directly.
IMPORTER
None reported.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Mobile phone charger
The product poses a risk of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Mobia
electric shock because the
product from the
NAME: MicroUSB Kotilaturi
insulation is not sufficient and
the clearance/creepage
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: S-TR-027
distances between the primary
Recall of the
and secondary windings in the
product from end
main transformer are not
sufficient.
users.
DESCRIPTION: Mobile phone charger. Sold in a
yellow cardboard box.
market,
60065.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Sears Kenmore 24-inch electric ranges
The heating element can fail to
properly adhere to the cooktop,
immediately stop
using and unplug
posing an electrical shock
the recalled
hazard to consumers.
electric ranges and
UNITS: About 3,000
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Sears Kenmore 24-inch wide
freestanding electric ranges with model number
790.90152 with serial numbers from NF408 through
NF424 and model number 790.90153 with serial
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
contact Sears to
schedule a free
inspection and
repair if necessary.
numbers from NF408 through NF427. The ranges
have smooth cooktops and are white or black with
stainless steel accents. The model and serial
numbers are located on the bottom right frame of
the range inside the storage drawer.
IMPORTER
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
MANUFACTURED IN: Canada
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Kogan Australia PTY LTD—Kogan 1400W Vitablast
DEFECTS
Immediately stop
Blender
Due to an inconsistency in the
using the product
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
metal used in the manufacture
and contact
Blender / Food Processor with Detachable Jug
of the lower blade of the
Kogan.com for a
blender, there have been
replacement part.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
KAVTABLSTXA
instances where the blender
blade has broken during use.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
Kogan Australia PTY LTD
If the defect occurs, broken
SUPPLIER
blade pieces may become
mixed with food or drinks,
Kogan Australia PTY LTD
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
posing an ingestion and / or
choking hazard.
http://www.kogan.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Catchoftheday.com.au Pty Ltd—Heller Fan Heater
DEFECTS
•Stop using the
FHH20A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The heater does not comply
with the flammability
heater
immediately;
Oscillating Floor Fan Heater
requirements of the Australian
unplug it from the
standard. Internal wiring may
socket outlet.
Model Number: FHH20A
be loose and may make
contact with moving parts.
•Catch Group will
be contacting all
HAZARDS
affected
catchoftheday.com.au
Risk of fire and burns.
mumgo.com.au
scoopon.com.au
SUPPLIER
Catchoftheday.com.au Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://catchoftheday.com.au
customers and
provide
instructions for
return or disposal.
•Contact
Catchoftheday for
a refund or store
credit. For further
information,
No picture available.
contact
Catchoftheday by
email
recalls@catchofthe
day.com.au.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Smiggle—Smiggle Colour O'Clock Cube Clock &
DEFECTS
Customers should
Smiggle Build A Light
The screw to the secure
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
battery compartment is
stop using these
items and return
Smiggle Colour O'Clock Cube Clock
missing.
them to Smiggle for
Smiggle Build A Light
HAZARDS
Please note this recall only affects products
purchased between 7 February 2015 & 18 February
Children may remove the lid,
access the battery
2015. Products available for sale after this date have
compartment and place the
been fully repaired.
batteries in their mouths,
causing a choking and
ingestion hazard.
Smiggle Colour O'Clock Cube Clock - Line number:
refund, exchange or
in-store repair.
Please call 1800 612
236 Mon-Fri 9am5.30pm (AEDT) or
email
[email protected]
m.au or visit
smiggle.com.au for
443346
more information.
Smiggle Build A Light - Line number: 411557
Smiggle stores
SUPPLIER
Just Group Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
AUSTRALIA
Ideal Sources Pty Ltd—Costello Portable Inflatable
DEFECTS
If you believe that
Bubble Spa
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A fault in the heating
element assembly may
you have purchased
M Spa, model B141,
Portable Inflatable Spa
cause the water/wet parts to
immediately stop
become live.
using the spa and
HAZARDS
unplug it from the
socket.
Item #B141
electric shock.
Contact Ideal
Private sale
Sources Pty Ltd,
SUPPLIER
with a proof of
purchase to arrange
Ideal Sources Pty Ltd
for a full refund or a
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
replacement of the
No
control box of the
spa.
For further
information related
to this recall, contact
Ideal Sources Pty Ltd
on 03 9587 7706 or
email
enquiries@idealsourc
es.com.au.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Oasis Leisure Products P/L—M-Spa Luxury Exotic,
DEFECTS
Contact Oasis
Tuscany Grande & Birkin Inflatable Spas
During operation of the pump
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
control box, ineffective
Leisure to arrange
for a new class
Luxury Exotic Bubble Spa - 4 Person B131 and 6
insulation of the internal water
one electronic
Person B151
heating element may allow
control box to be
electrical current to enter from
the element to the control box,
supplied at no cost
Birkin Bubble Spa 4 Person B132
Tuscany Grande 6 Person B170
water or wet parts.
HAZARDS
B131, B151 (luxury Exotic); B132 Birkin
B170 - Tuscany Grande
Electric shock may occur when
in contact with the control box,
SAA approval number 110113EA (all models)
water or wet parts.
to the consumer.
Sold direct to consumers
SUPPLIER
Oasis Leisure Products P/L
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://mspadirect.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Bunnings Group Limited—Heller 2000W fan heater
DEFECTS
Consumers should
supplied by GAF Control Pty Ltd (FHH20A)
immediately cease
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The heater does not comply
with the flammability
Heller 2000W fan heater with oscillating base
requirements of the Australian
Fan FHH20A and
standard. Also, the internal
contact their
wiring is not routed as
Date Code 0514
approved and loose wires may
nearest Bunnings
store for a full
come into contact with
refund. To locate
Bunnings Australia and Bunnings New Zealand
oscillating/moving parts.
your nearest
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
GAF Control (Sales) Pty Ltd
Risk of fire and burns.
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.gafcontrol.com.au
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using the Heller
Bunnings store,
please call (03)
8831 9777 or go to
www.bunnings.co
m.au.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Electric fan
It is possible for the user to
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Changli Crow
touch internal cables protected
NAME: Whole House Air Circulator
by only basic insulation or to
access dangerous moving
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FS-450
parts. The front grille can be
DESCRIPTION: Floor-standing electric fan, 70 W;
product from the
market.
removed without the use of
any tools.
the packaging is a cardboard box.
60335.
EU/ITALY
FIRE
PRODUCT: Electric hot-water bottle
The thermostat may
BRAND: Unknown
malfunction and the product
may consequently catch fire.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: GLS-161CS
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measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
any accompanying
NAME: Dhom Teck System
DESCRIPTION: Electric hot-water bottle.
Compulsory
measures.
60335.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Hot glue gun
During use, melted glue can
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Merca Tools
spread inside the glue gun
NAME: Pistola Termoencoladora
causing the feed to become
blocked and the glue gun to
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. MT-64328 (60W)
overheat. The conductors in
product from the
market.
the cable are too thin and could
DESCRIPTION: Black hot glue gun in a grey case.
overheat. Both of these
problems can lead to a fire.
60335.
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Portable LED billboard
The power supply unit poses a
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Natura
risk of electric shock because
product from the
NAME: Fluorisoiva LED-valomainostaulu
the insulation is not sufficient
and the creepage distances
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 255812. Mains
between the primary and
Recall of the
adaptor: GDCDL-121000
secondary circuits are not
product from end
sufficient.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 6 410412 558121
DESCRIPTION: Portable LED billboard supplied with
an AC/DC adapter. Sold in a plain brown cardboard
box. AC/DC adaptor: 100-240V ; 50/60Hz / 12VDC ;
1000mA.
market,
relevant European standards
EN 60598 and EN 61347.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Lighting chain
The power cord is not properly
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Gicos
attached. As a result, the
NAME: Unknown
insulation of the power cord
may break and the user could
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 180
touch live parts.
Batch number/Barcode: LEP/180L; bar code
8025569262371
DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with coloured LED
lights in plastic packaging.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
60598.
AUSTRALIA
Kathmandu—Hand Torch Rechargeable 135
DEFECTS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
If the rechargeable battery is
placed in the torch the wrong
stop using the
Hand Torch
way round, when the torch is
Rechargeable 135
then connected to the USB
immediately and
charging cable, it may cause
the cable to heat up and
arrange to return
the item to Stores
Kathmandu Stores, Kathmandu Online
potentially melt the cable.
or contact
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
Kathmandu
The heat generated from
recharging the torch with the
Rechargeable Torch
61541/902 (Product SKU)
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz
Customer Services
to receive a full
refund.
battery incorrectly loaded in the
torch may melt the cable and
may be a potential hazard if left
unattended when charging.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: UV lamp for nails
Accessible metal parts of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: CN
UV lamp are separated with
NAME: UFO UV Lamp / 18 Watt Gel Curing
only basic insulation from the
live parts. In the event of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
failure of the insulation, this
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown.
market.
could lead to accessible parts
DESCRIPTION: Mains operated UV lamp for nails.
becoming live. The product
does not comply with the
Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
requirements of the Low
product from the
Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standards
EN 60335 and EN 61199.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
“Xcelite” cable stripping tools
The tool’s plastic end cap can
immediately stop
UNITS: 327
fly off the product with force
using the cable
either during use or while in
stripping tool and
DESCRIPTION
storage, posing an impact
contact
This recall involves the Pressmaster Xcelite
hazard.
professional stripping tool for round cables of all
insulation types. The tool is black and is
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Pressmaster to
return the product
approximately six inches long. “Xcelite” “CJS 200”
No incidents or injuries have
are printed on the face of the tool.
been reported.
for a free
replacement.
IMPORTER
Pressmaster Inc., of Westmont, Ill.
MANUFACTURED IN: Sweden
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Hand trucks
The wheel hub can separate or
break and eject pieces during
immediately stop
inflation, posing a risk of injury
hand trucks and
UNITS: About 273,000
DESCRIPTION
using the recalled
to the consumer and
contact Cosco for
This recall involves Cosco Home & Office Products
bystanders.
a free repair kit.
3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles
can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks
Cosco has received 10 reports
have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1
of wheel hubs separating or
and were manufactured from January 2009 to
October 2011. The model number and manufacture
breaking and ejecting pieces
including four reports of
date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the
bruises and lacerations.
bottom cross member.
IMPORTER
Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Laser pointers
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Laser pointer
The product is a class 3B laser
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: HUONJE
NAME: Green Laser Pointer
sight. The product is incorrectly
labelled as being of a lower
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HJ-A85
laser class.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown.
DESCRIPTION: Laser pointer in cardboard box.
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and can cause damage to
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
with the relevant European
standard EN 60825-1 with
respect to labelling.
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Food tray in melamine
CHEMICAL
Migration of formaldehyde
(15.8;17.4; 38.9; 17.6 mg/kg ppm) from food tray in
melamine from China.
Withdrawal
from the
market.
PRODUCT: Stainless steel parts of grill
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
Migration of manganese (0.19
mg/kg - ppm) from stainless
steel parts of grill from Hong
Kong.
PRODUCT: Tools kit for barbecue
CHEMICAL
Migration of nickel (0.1 mg/kg ppm) from tools kit for
barbecue from China.
EU/ITALY
EU/ITALY
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Knives set stainless steel with plastic
handle
EU/ITALY
EU/SPAIN
Re-dispatch.
CHEMICAL
Migration of chromium (28.7
mg/l), of nickel (0.30 mg/l) and
of manganese (0.90 mg/l) from
knives set stainless steel with
plastic handle from China.
PRODUCT: Hand blender
CHEMICAL
Too high level of overall
migration (237 mg/kg - ppm)
from hand blender from China
Informing
recipients.
Informing
authorities.
Official
detention.
CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Thermos flask
The separators of the double
measures:
Withdrawal of
BRAND: JIAHE
glass wall of the thermos
the product
contain asbestos fibres. If the
NAME: Vacuum Flask
thermos breaks, the user may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1 litre
inhale asbestos fibres, which
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Cylindrical vacuum flask, slightly
narrower at the top. It has two handles, one in the
from the
market.
are carcinogenic.
with the REACH Regulation.
middle and one at the top, plus a cup which serves as a
closure. The sample analysed is red. The flask bears a
label with a blue background showing the trademark
and other information in English, including that the
product is ideal for everyday use. There is no packaging.
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COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Decorative articles
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Oil lamp
The design of the product
measures:
Withdrawal of
BRAND: NOWA
allows easy access to the lamp
NAME: Lampa Naftowa (kerosene lamp)
oil which can cause lung
damage if swallowed.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: N°: XCK001
with the relevant standard EN
DESCRIPTION: Oil lamp made of transparent glass and
blue metal. Packed in a transparent pack.
the product
from the
market,
Recall of the
product from
end users,
14059 and the REACH
Regulation.
Ban on the
marketing of
the product and
any
accompanying
measures.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Hula Girl Cocktail Shaker and Glass Set
The glass shaker can break or
shatter unexpectedly, posing a
should
laceration hazard.
stop using the
UNITS: About 1,700
DESCRIPTION
The recall includes the Tommy Bahama Hula Girl Shaker
immediately
recalled Hula
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
& Glass Sets sold with one glass 18-ounce shaker and
two 8-ounce cocktail glasses. The glass shaker has a
Tommy Bahama has received
Girl Shaker &
Glass Set and
five reports of the glass shaker
contact Tommy
stainless steel top, a green palm tree decal and three
breaking or shattering,
Bahama for a
decals of hula girls wearing red bikini top, green grass
including one report of a
full refund.
skirts and yellow and red leis around their neck. The
two cocktail glasses have one dancing hula girl decal.
laceration requiring stitches
when the shaker broke during
The shaker sets were sold in a yellow and light brown
use.
box with a white label on the bottom of the package
with the Tommy Bahama logo and product style code
TH31993 printed above the UPC code.
IMPORTER
Willingham Designs, of Park City, Utah
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COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Food-imitating products
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Decorative stones
The products pose a risk of
BRAND: River rocks
measures:
Withdrawal of
choking because the
NAME: Unknown
decorative stones are similar to
sweets that could be confused
with real sweets and
DESCRIPTION: 1) Decorative stones with various
shapes resembling children’s candy in various pastel
colours – yellow, orange, red, violet, cyclamen, blue and
green. 2) Oval-shaped glass marbles, with diameter of
about 18 mm, resembling sucking candy in transparent
colour with various nuances – green, brown, blue,
yellow, in transparent packages with a cardboard label.
the product
from the
market.
swallowed by small children,
causing injuries.
Directive 87/357/EEC on
products which, appearing to
be other than they are,
endanger the health or safety
of consumers.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Safe Step Walk-In Tubs
The tub’s heated seat can get
stuck in the “on” position. If a
should not put
a towel or other
towel or other item is covering
item on the
UNITS: About 6,400
DESCRIPTION
the seat of an empty tub, the
seat and
This recall involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage
seat can overheat, posing a
contact Oliver
bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have
model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or
burn hazard to consumers.
Fiberglass for
LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569
new
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
instructions and
containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or
There have been 11 reports of
warning
MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on
stickers to
the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of
the empty tub’s heated seat
getting stuck in the “on”
the tub.
position, including one report
tubs. Oliver
of the seat overheating and
becoming hot to the touch. No
Fiberglass is
contacting tub
injuries have been reported.
owners directly.
IMPORTER
None reported.
place on the
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
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Hunter Douglas Limited—Venture Folding Arm Awning
DEFECTS
Cease use of
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A bolt that secures the folding
the awning until
A range of folding arm awnings designed for outdoor
arm sections together may
a technician
use, in particular, under the eaves of dwellings
break under load.
arranged by the
extending over patios.
HAZARDS
If the fixing bolt breaks, an
awning arm may detach from
Ventura FAA
seller has
conducted the
required
rectification
the awning, posing an injury
work on site.
hazard to consumers.
Hunter Douglas Authorised Dealers and independent
stores.
SUPPLIER
Hunter Douglas Limited
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.hunterdouglas.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Sherwood Valve, LLC—PVE2035AT-11.2 Multi-valve
DEFECTS
Contact your
Propane cylinder
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Leak occurs when the rubber
material of the main fill valve
local dealer for
further
Propane cylinder valve for 190kg cylinders
seal separates from the brass
instructions.
Identified per cylinder retest date stamps (1 December
2013 through 6 February 2015)
CEM International Pty Ltd, Coolaroo VIC 3048
poppet.
HAZARDS
In some applications the
release of unburnt gas may
result in a potentially explosive
mix.
SUPPLIER
Sherwood Valve, LLC
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.sherwoodvalve.com
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CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Ski pole
Due to receiving an incorrect
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Black Diamond
heat treatment during
from end users,
NAME: Whippet Ski Pole
manufacture, the pick could
break and fail to slow or stop
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: a) Whippet Ski Pole, b)
users from sliding downhill on
product from end
Carbon Whippet Ski Pole
a snow or ice covered slope,
users.
Batch number/Barcode: a) 793661190516 b)
Recall of the
resulting in injuries.
793661190523 The recall affects poles manufactured
from 1 May 2013 to 15 January 2014.
DESCRIPTION: Ski pole with a stainless steel pick
for ski mountaineering.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
EU/CYPRUS
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Airsoft gun
The product does not bear a
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: H H - HuangHe
warning label with regard to
the laser. The misleading use
NAME: Storm Gun
of CE marking will lead the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: M-207A
user to the conclusion that the
consequently use it in a
manner that could cause
CE mark on packaging and age warning sign (0-3
damage to sight.
market.
product is safe and
DESCRIPTION: Plastic Airsoft gun with laser sight.
years).
product from the
standard EN 60825-1 with
respect to labeling.
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Specialized Bicycles—MY 2012-2015 Specialized
DEFECTS
Consumer should
Carbon Aerobar With Aero Stem & Hydroformed
Alloy Aerobar
The extension clamp bolt
holding the Aerobar in place
stop using the
Aerobars. An
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
may loosen, resulting in
approved solution
The term “aerobar” refers to a set of bicycle
potential fatigue and/or fracture
is being finalised
handlebars or handlebar extensions that are
of the bolt.
and parts will be
designed to put a rider’s body in a low, aerodynamic
HAZARDS
position
If the extension clamp bolt
information
breaks from fatigue the rider
There are no identifying numbers
can lose control and fall, which
may pose an injury hazard to
consumers can
contact
available shortly.
For further
infoau@specialized
the rider.
.com.
SRAM LLC—Zipp 88 First Generation Front Hub
DEFECTS
• If your front hub
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
is involved in this
These hubs can be found on all Zipp wheels made
First generation 88 hub
retaining rings may fail and this
from Oct-2008 to May-2010 date of manufacture.
can result in ejection of all the
riding your bicycle
wheel's spokes and
immediately until
subsequent wheel failure.
you have received
a replacement
Authorized Specialized Retailers
SUPPLIER
Specialized Bicycles
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.specialized.com
AUSTRALIA
First generation Zipp 88 hubs have a “Z” logo on the
retaining rings. No other versions have logos on the
HAZARDS
retaining rings. The hub shell is silver in colour.
If the defect occurs, the rider
The retaining rings are gray in the standard option
and gray, red, blue, pink, or gold in the ZedTech
options. The outside diameter of the two clinch nuts
may lose control of the bicycle
potentially resulting in a serious
fall injury.
recall, please stop
front hub.
• If you are unsure
that your Front
Zipp hub is
involved, please
is approximately 1.14 inches. (29mm)
visit your dealer to
confirm before
riding.
Bicycle stores and online sales
SUPPLIER
SRAM LLC
For further
information please
call SRAM on 03
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
9212 6100 or
https://www.sram.com/service#recall-notice
email
sramaustralia@sra
m.com.
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PRODUCT: Bicycle helmets
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: SCOTT
injuries because it does not
NAME: SCOTT Vanish Evo
provide sufficient protection
against impact. It may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: Vanish Evo
therefore cause a serious head
Batch number/Barcode: Models affected : Vanish Evo
Helmet (CPSC): Serial Numbers: 2014-06/009359 to
2014-09/027210, Article Number: 238473; Vanish Evo
Helmet (CE): Serial Numbers: 2014-06/009359 to
2014-09/027210, Article Number: 238472; Vanish Evo
injury to the user in the case of
a fall.
Personal Protective Equipment
MTB Helmet (CE): Serial Numbers: 2014-06/009359
Directive 89/686/EEC and the
to 2014-09/027210, Article Number: 238485;
1078.
DESCRIPTION: The recall affects all CE and CPSC
from end users.
homologated SCOTT Vanish Evo bicycle helmets of
model year 2015.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Teddy bear
The product contains small
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Play by play
parts (the eyes) that can be
NAME: Shaggy cream bear small
easily detached. A child could
put them in the mouth and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: item No 10581
choke on them
DESCRIPTION: Small cream-coloured teddy bear.
No packaging. A cardboard label attached to the left
ear.
product from the
market.
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard
EN 71-1.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic dolls
The head of the doll contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: WanJu
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
(DEHP) (measured value:
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
34% by weight). This
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 0986A
phthalate may harm the
Recall of the
health of children, causing
product from end
possible damage of the
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 1. 5995170605863 ,
2. 5998665725244
reproductive system.
DESCRIPTION: Two different types of plastic doll
According to the REACH
with different clothes and shoes, supplied in
Regulation the phthalates
transparent plastic bag with cardboard label.
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll set
The head and the boots of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: E'LAINE
doll contain di-(2-ethylhexyl)
product from the
NAME: Beautiful Girl
phthalate (DEHP) and di(2butyl) phthalate (DBP)
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.38398
(measured value DEHP: 2.5%
Recall of the
by weight, DBP: 0.18% by
product from end
weight). These phthalate may
harm the health of children,
users.
DESCRIPTION: The set consists of a plastic doll
dressed in a casual dress, a comb, a pair of shoes,
causing possible damage to
two hair clips, one bracelet, three rings and one bag.
the reproductive system.
The product is supplied in a cardboard box with a
transparent window.
market,
childcare articles.
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy train
The elephant's trunk, the rabbit
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: PLASTOY
ears, the crocodile's nose and
the giraffe's head are too long:
product from the
market,
Name: Barbatrain - Barbapapa
small children may put them in
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: 60820
the mouth where they may get
Recall of the
stuck and obstruct the airways.
product from end
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 05.13 ,
Barcode: 3521320608204
The small hook of the black
DESCRIPTION: Soft plastic train including an engine,
carriage can easily detach. A
small child could put it in the
four carriages and four animal figurines (black giraffe,
mouth and choke on it.
green crocodile, blue rabbit and red elephant),
supplied in a cardboard box.
users.
with the requirements of Toy
Safety Directive and the
71-1.
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PRODUCT: Bath toys
The trunk of the elephant, the
BRAND: PLASTOY
rabbit's ears, the crocodile's
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: Barbapapa
nose and head of the giraffe
are too long: small children
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: 80505, Set No. 5
may put them in the mouth
Recall of the
where it may get stuck and
product from end
obstruct the airways.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 04.11 ,
Barcode: 35213208050
DESCRIPTION: Set of bath toys including four soft
plastic figurines of animals (a black giraffe, a green
market,
crocodile, a blue rabbit and a red elephant), in a
transparent plastic box.
71-1.
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Bow and arrows set
The suction cups can be easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
removed from the projectiles.
If a child puts them in the
market,
NAME: VICTOR - high speed roomage
mouth, they can block the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 8824 (on the
airways.
packaging), PJ9560367 (on the sticker)
Batch number/Barcode: 6991295603677 (on the
sticker)
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
71-1.
the marketing of
DESCRIPTION: The set includes a plastic bow, three
arrows with suction cups and a case for arrows. It is
supplied in a cardboard package with blister.
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy police set
The suction cups can be easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
detached from the projectiles
product from the
NAME: SWAT WEAPONS confront terrorist
and could be put in the mouth
by a child and block the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO. 0937A-1 (on the
airways.
packaging), NGH6744276 (on the label)
Compulsory
DESCRIPTION: The toy set contains a plastic gun,
Toy Safety Directive and with
the relevant European standard
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
EN 71-1.
the product and
knife, three projectiles with suction cups, compass,
whistle, transmitter and target. Packed in a
transparent plastic blister with paper backing.
market,
Destruction of the
product
any accompanying
measures.
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Baby walker toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Eichhorn
parts (the screws) that can be
easily detached. Screws on the
NAME: Activity Walker (Spiel- und Lauflernwagen)
frame can work loose. A child
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 10 000 3740
could put them in the mouth
DESCRIPTION: Baby walker with wooden building
product from the
market.
and choke on them.
blocks.
71-1.
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PRODUCT: Soft toy with spring
Some small parts of the toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Rubbabu
may be detached easily (ring,
NAME: Unknown
snap hook) and swallowed or
inhaled by small children,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: 5015 TG 78 -
causing choking. In addition,
various models in the form of animals
the presence of non-functional
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 2014-A
sharp elements (tip of the
spring) could cause injury to
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy animal with a metal spring
the user.
attachment comprising a ring and a snap hook.
product from the
market.
71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Magnetic fishing game
The magnets in the toy, which
BRAND: Huan Le
are small parts and have an
excessive magnetic flux, can
NAME: Fishing Series
easily come loose. If
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. 555-40 41 ,
swallowed by children, the
Ref Or.1801062, Ref. IEM: 21067
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Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
magnets can attract one
another and cause intestinal
blockage or perforation.
DESCRIPTION: Magnetic toy consisting of a fishing
rod and six plastic ducklings. The packaging is a
plastic blister and cardboard, a label on the back
states that the product is magnetic.
71-1.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Set of toy tools
Parts of the saw and the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Stylish
screwdriver become easily
NAME: unknown
detached, producing small
parts that may be swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model 6805 (ref.
by small children, causing
36523, CH No 0282512)
choking. Furthermore, the nuts
and screws are small parts that
are supplied loose in the blister
DESCRIPTION: Set of toy tools in various colours.
packaging.
All have painted eyes and some are topped with a
work helmet. There are also nuts and screws. The
packaging is a plastic and cardboard blister pack with
images of tools. The cardboard bears a number of
labelling elements: pictograms of unsuitability for
children under the age of three; indication that the
packaging is recycled and a CE mark.
product from the
market.
71-1.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Toy animal with whistles
The small whistles can easily
BRAND: Franga Toys
detach. A small child could put
them in the mouth and choke
NAME: Chenish Animal
on them. The shape and size of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Force Link 1266,
the crocodile is such that it
IEM 23948 (crocodile, turtle, octopus and starfish)
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
could get stuck in the mouth of
a child and obstruct the
airways.
DESCRIPTION: Pack of four rubber animals
(crocodile, turtle, octopus and starfish) in different
colours. The animals contain a whistle. The product is
packed in a plastic bag sealed with a cardboard flap.
The label shows images of different animals.
71-1.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy mask
The mask is highly flammable
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Mo Pei
and it can cause burns if it
catches fire.
market.
NAME: Animal Series Mask
DESCRIPTION: White plastic mask representing a
blood-stained skull. The eyes are black. It is sold
product from the
71-2.
without packaging, with a cardboard label attached.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Rattle Set
The handle of three out of four
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Le Bei
rattles is too long. A small child
NAME: Baby Series
where they can get stuck and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no. 621835
obstruct the airways. The
product from the
market.
handle of one rattle can easily
break releasing small parts. A
DESCRIPTION: Set of three different rattles with
small child could put the small
animal designs. One of them represents a train
parts in the mouth and choke
engine. The product also includes a small mirror, with
on them.
a face of a bear on the cover. The product is supplied
in a cardboard box with transparent plastic on the
front.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy gun set
The product contains 6.1 % by
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)
product from the
NAME: SOFT Bullet Gun
phthalate (DEHP) and 2.1 % by
weight of dibutyl phthalate
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 298-03A (ID:8303)
(DBP). These phthalates may
Recall of the
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Plastic toy gun with 3 projectiles
with suction cup. The set comes also with 3 plastic
ducks. Packaging: a blister.
market,
childcare articles.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL, CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Bow and arrow set
The product contains 5.5% by
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP) and 2.2 % by
product from the
market,
NAME: Tarbet Bow Arrow
weight of dibutyl phthalate
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO 8810-1
(DBP). These phthalates may
Recall of the
product from end
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 5 997446 736639
DESCRIPTION: The set consists of a black bow with
handle in golden colour, 3 coloured arrows with
suction cups, an arrow holder and a paper target. The
product is fixed on a colourful cardboard sheet.
childcare articles.
Furthermore, the suction cups
could be easily removed and
therefore they can be
swallowed by children, causing
choking.
71-1.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy tool set
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: FEI PAN
parts (the nut and bolt). A child
NAME: Study Tool Set
and choke on them.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model 326
DESCRIPTION: Toy tool set consisting of a saw, a
spanner, a screwdriver, nut, bolt, nail, pincers and
adjustable wrench in different colours. The product is
product from the
market.
71-1.
packaged in a cardboard blister pack.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL, CHOKING
Compulsory
The plastic projectiles contain
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: POLICE SERIES
3.6 % by weight of bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
product from the
market,
NAME: Police Force
and 10% by weight of Dibutyl -
phthalate (DBP). These
Recall of the
phthalates may harm the
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: The toy police set consists of 8
possible damage to the
parts. The game is provided with 3 projectiles with
suction cups. Packaging: blister
Regulation, the phthalates
childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
children.
Furthermore, the suction cups
can be easily removed and
therefore they may be
swallowed by children, causing
choking.
with the acquirements the Toy
Safety Directive and the
71-1.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The head of the doll contains
BRAND: BRATZ
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
NAME: PIAO LIANG WA WA
(DEHP) and di(2-butyl)
phthalate (DBP) (measured
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO:989
value: 39% and 0.87% by
Recall of the
weight). These phthalates may
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: A plastic doll with fair hair and a blue
dress. Packaging: a plastic bag.
market,
childcare articles.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wooden pull-along toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Grapi
parts which can be easily
detached (beads on the
product from the
market,
NAME: Grapi fa késségfejlesztő játék
wheels) and swallowed by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 194-YW50428
small children, causing
Recall of the
choking.
product from end
DESCRIPTION: A wooden toy in the form of a frog
on a stick that can be pushed or pulled along. There
are 3 small wooden beads attached with yarn on
both wheels.
users.
71-1.
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Compulsory
The plastic projectiles contain
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SUPER
5.1 % by weight of bis (2-
product from the
NAME: PowerFUL weapon - Super Police Set
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
and 9.7 % by weight of Dibutyl
- phthalate (DBP). These
Recall of the
phthalates may harm the
product from end
possible damage to the
users.
DESCRIPTION: The toy police set consists of 9
parts. The game is provided with 3 pink projectiles
with suction cups. Packaging: blister.
market,
childcare articles.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The toy's eyes and nose may
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: EASETIME TOYS
easily become detached and
are small parts which a child
NAME: Unknown
may swallow or inhale.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No: F083-4
DESCRIPTION: Brown soft teddy bear with dark
brown ears, holding in its front paws a white and
blue cushion indicating 'Good boy'; the soles of the
product from the
market.
Toy Safety Directive and with
the relevant European standard
EN 71-1.
rear paws are in blue and white stripes. There is no
packaging.
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PRODUCT: Children's whistle with sweets
The cylindrical whistle attached
measures: Recall
of the product
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: TM Essentials
to the mouthpiece comes
NAME: Look O Look Party mix
loose easily and it is small
enough to cause choking if a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. N°: 230071
child puts it in the mouth and
DESCRIPTION: The whistle is in the shape of lips
and fits over the lips of a child. It is sold together
with sweets and is marketed under the name “Look
O Look Party mix”.
from end users.
swallows it.
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Voluntary
equipment
PRODUCT: Pushchair
CHOKING
measures:
Withdrawal of the
The restraint system is not
product from the
BRAND: Akjax
adequate to protect a child
market
NAME: Unknown
from falling, which may result
in injuries.
Compulsory
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Torent
measures:
There are accessible holes in
the front of the pushchair
Withdrawal of the
product from the
DESCRIPTION: Combination pushchair with a
where a child's finger may
market.
chassis, a removable cot, adjustable handle and
become trapped.
covers.
The small plastic label on the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland
handle is accessible and may
easily detach. A small child
may put it in the mouth and
choke.
standard EN 1888.
AUSTRALIA
eBay Trader "10.lovely"—Wow 2014 Modern Baby
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Walker and Rocker with Pushing Handle
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The baby walker does not
meet the requirements of the
cease using the
product, and
Baby walker
mandatory standard, Trade
return it for a full
Practices Regulations 2002,
refund.
No. 219. The baby walker has
n/a
an insufficient braking system
and no mandatory warning
The product was also sold via the Discount Bazaar 2
label.
website
HAZARDS
SUPPLIER
Due to the braking system
10.lovely
being insufficient, there is no
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://ebay.com.au
mechanism to prevent the
walker from falling down stairs
and injuring the child.
Consumers would also be
inadequately warned of such
hazards due to the lack of a
warning label.
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TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
CHOKING
Compulsory
Some of the components of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Soother
the soother (teat and ring) can
BRAND: Baby/Auchan
easily detach and cause
obstruction of the airways.
product from the
market.
NAME: Chupete bebe latex
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref. AL-122 (0m+)
DESCRIPTION: Babies' soother with latex teat; the
disc and ring of the soother may be of various
colours and have a white support bearing a small
printed design. Sold in a blister pack with cardboard,
containing two soothers of different colours.
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COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Hair dye
The product contains 2-nitro-p-
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Henna Vital
phenylenediamine (measured
NAME: Kizil Burgundy Henna
value 1.9 %), which is
classified as strongly
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Henna Vital Colour
sensitising.
Red
Batch number/Barcode: Batch No. 001 / Barcode:
with the Cosmetics Regulation.
product from the
market.
8906043 560117 (560575)
DESCRIPTION: Fine, olive-green powder.
Packaging: six printed laminated film bags in
cardboard boxes, 4 original packs. Manufacturing
date: APR 2013, Expiration date: March 2016.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: HOUSEDHOLD CARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Yates —Blitzem! Wasp Killer & Nest Destroyer
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Aerosol Product
In rare cases, rust and
check the batch
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
corrosion may affect the
number of their can
Aerosol spray wasp killer and nest treatment
bottom of the can, potentially
and If their product is
product. The product is a domestic use wasp
causing the can to suddenly
an affected product,
control product.
and violently burst.
HAZARDS
they should
immediately stop
Affected units are marked with the identifying
If the defect occurs, a
carefully dispose of
batch number 448A DOM261114
consumer may be injured by
the rapid and violent expulsion
of the contents of the can, or
the product as
follows.
The product is sold through retail stores such as
by the physical movement of
Bunnings, Mitre 10, Woolworths and Home
the failed can.
Timber and Hardware.
SUPPLIER
Yates Australia ABN 67 000 049 427 (Yates)
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.yates.com.au
using the product and
Take the can
outdoors to a wellventilated area. We
recommend use of
protective clothing,
including gloves,
safety/sun glasses,
and long
sleeves/coveralls.
At arm’s length,
gently turn the can
upside down
ensuring that the
bottom of the can is
always pointing away
from any person.
With one hand
holding the can
upside down and
with the nozzle
pointing away from
any person, use your
other hand to
discharge the gas for
30 seconds or until
you can no longer
hear a hissing sound.
Take a photo of the
can ensuring that the
batch number is
visible.
Replace the cap and
carefully dispose of
the can by wrapping
it in newspaper,
placing in a plastic
bag and then into the
household rubbish.
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COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: HOUSEDHOLD CARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Skin lightening product
The product contains 3.2% by
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: 55 H+ Paris
NAME: 55 H+ Efficacité Exceptionnel Body Lotion,
Strong Bleaching Treatment
Hydroquinone causes skin
irritation and dermatitis.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
DESCRIPTION: White, printed 500 ml plastic bottle
the product and
with additional label.
any accompanying
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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weight of hydroquinone.
measures.
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SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's clothing set
The drawstrings in the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: J.D.L STAR
hood/neck area and unattached
NAME: Unknown
drawstrings in the waist area
can become trapped during
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PM811
various activities of a child. A
DESCRIPTION: Grey clothing set intended for
children up to 6 years old consisting of a hooded
sweatshirt and trousers. The set bears drawstrings in
the hood/neck and waist area.
product from the
market.
loop can be created and
strangulation to the child may
occur.
standard EN 14682.
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Children's sport trousers
The functional cords in the
BRAND: Gear Wear
waist area with threedimensional embellishments
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AR/01C/PANT
various activities of a child. A
DESCRIPTION: Grey sport trousers intended for
children up to 6 years old. The garment can be tied
and adjusted with drawstrings in the waist area.
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
loop can be created and
injuries to the child may occur.
standard EN 14682.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
STRANGULATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Children’s sweatshirt
The functional cords in the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: MISS IMAGE
hood may become trapped
NAME: Unknown
during various activities of a
child, causing strangulation.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LF-2897
DESCRIPTION: Dark grey children’s sweatshirt with
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
pockets and hood, intended for children up to 7 years
of age.
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
The product contains
BRAND: Unknown
Chromium (VI) (measured value
up to 13.2 mg/kg). Chromium
NAME: Heat Safe
(VI) is classified as sensitising
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model number
and may trigger allergic
5870.100
reactions.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Brown leather gloves with brown
knitted textile area and knitted cuffs, sample size 8.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children’s outfit of two parts
The product has unattached
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: HONG
drawstrings in the waist area
NAME: Unknown
that may become trapped
during various activities of a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: G270
child, causing injuries.
DESCRIPTION: Dark grey outfit for children
consisting of trousers and sweatshirt with hood and
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
standard EN 14682.
zip-fastener. The product is decorated with an
inscription: "KSA TOP THE 10".
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ clothing set
The product is designed and
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Pink Girl
manufactured with a belt in the
waist area with free ends, to
NAME: Unknown
be tied at the back, hanging
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: F38LJ
under the lowest part of the
DESCRIPTION: Children’s sleeveless dress with
jacket set, intended for small children of up to 7
years of age and older children and adolescents of 7
to 14 years of age, with the following specifications:
the dress is of thick fabric, in grey and pink colour,
product from the
market.
clothing that may become
trapped during various
activities of a child.
standard EN 14682.
black-dotted, with a zip-fastener on the back. SIZE:
F38.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children’s trousers
The product has functional
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Kidea
unattached drawstring in the
NAME: Unknown
waist area, with free ends, that
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 093TY
various activities of a child,
DESCRIPTION: Children’s trousers in pink colour,
intended for small children of up to 7 years of age,
manufactured of water-proof fabric, with an
product from the
market.
causing injuries.
standard EN 14682.
application at the front of the legs in the form of a
girl, slippers, white ribbon and hearts embroidered
with lame, stars and the inscription “Kidea”.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Gloves
BRAND: EWS textilvertrieb
Chromium VI (measured value
66 mg/kg). Chromium VI is
NAME: Jack Jordan Collection
classified as sensitising and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Coby
may trigger allergic reactions.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Gloves with red leather outer, red
synthetic textile finger-sides and a red synthetic
textile gauntlet; black synthetic textile lining.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Cavenline
Chromium VI (measured value:
NAME: Unknown
5.1 mg/kg). Chromium VI is
classified as sensitising and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NAN 0978068
may trigger allergic reactions.
.
product from the
market.
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
DESCRIPTION: Pair of black leather gloves,
the marketing of
the product and
adjustable wrist strap with press-stud, black fabric
any accompanying
inner lining, size S.
measures.
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Babies' shoes
The eyelets are small parts and
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Du Pareil Au Meme
NAME: Unknown
can easily detach. A small child
and choke on them.
from end users.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DULO1G , DULA1F
DESCRIPTION: Two models of grey shoes for
babies, with fluorescent yellow and pink trims
respectively.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France
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SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Jewellery
Abrus precatorius seeds
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
contain abrin, a toxin which is
NAME: Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro')
extremely toxic when ingested
or through direct contact with a
skin wound. Ormosia Coccinea
product from the
market.
seeds are poisonous if
chewed.
DESCRIPTION: Various articles made using Abrus
Precatorius or Ormosia Coccinea seeds. Ormosia
Coccinea (Huayruru) seeds are intense red with one
black spot on the seam, between 11 and 14 mm
long. Abrus Precatorius seeds are intense red with
one black spot at their base. They are between 3 and
8 mm long.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Earrings
The product contains cadmium
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Esheen
(measured value up to 27% by
weight). Cadmium causes
NAME: Unknown
damage to organs if swallowed
or inhaled and may cause
DESCRIPTION: Three pairs of earrings in black
metal. A pair of a half-sun shape, a pair of studs and
product from the
market.
cancer.
a cone. The earrings are mounted on a cardboard
label with the trademark.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hong Kong
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Bracelet
The product contains cadmium
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: ZTIZ
and lead (measured value: up
NAME: Unknown
to 12% by weight and 3% by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BR10123
cancer. Lead is harmful to
human health and hazardous to
bead.The bracelet contains of silver metal beads with
the environment.
with the trademark in silver print.
market.
DESCRIPTION: Bracelet in metal with a Buddha like
one larger patterned bead. Attached is a black label
product from the
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Ring
The product contains Cadmium
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Ztiz
(measured value 38 % by
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: na
DESCRIPTION: Metal ring in silver colour in shape
of a snake with two big eyes circling three times
product from the
market.
cancer.
around the finger. Black label with the trademark.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Earrings
The product releases up to 3.2
BRAND: Claire´s
EU/SWEDEN
µg/cm²/week of nickel,
NAME: Unknown
exceeding the limit value of 0.5
µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Style 11264 /Earring
sensitizer and can cause
pair
allergic reactions if present in
Batch number/Barcode: Bar code:5053264112649
articles that come into direct
and prolonged contact with the
DESCRIPTION: 1 pair metal earrings with semi-
skin.
precious stone.
CATEGORY: Jewellery
ENVIRONMENT
PRODUCT: Bracelet
The metal detail and the clasp
BRAND: Ciclón
measures: Other.
Voluntary
measures: Other.
on the bracelet contain up to
211 mg/kg of Mercury.
NAME: Unknown
Mercury is one of the most
hazardous environmental
the environment and through
DESCRIPTION: Black leather cord bracelet with
environmental contamination
black and orange knotted details and silver metal
also a threat to human health.
slider beads and clasp. The bracelet is labelled with
the trademark.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
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toxins known and is a threat to
with the relevent national
legislation.
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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/
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