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 – 31 OCTOBER 2013
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 12
Audio Video and Household Appliances (7)
IT & Telecommunication (0)
Luminaires (7)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (6)
HARDGOODS
Pages 13 to 30
DIY, Tools and Hardware (7)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (31)
Sport & Leisure Goods (13)
Stationery and Office Supplies (1)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 31 to 42
Toys (19)
Juvenile Products (4)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 43
Cosmetics and Personal Care (1)
Household Care (0)
SOFTLINES
Pages 44 to 57
Textile and Clothing (22)
Shoes (4)
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/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Glue gun
The product poses a risk of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
electric shock because live
parts are accessible due to:
NAME: Hot Melt Glue Gun
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: WN-A02
- insufficient cross-section
area of the mains supply cable;
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
- insufficient dimensions of the
DESCRIPTION: The glue gun has black plastic cover,
red trigger and metal support bracket. The product is
The product does not comply
packaged in blister.
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/GERMANY
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
standard EN 60335.
CATEGORY: Machinery
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Petrol power generator
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Rotenbach
electric shock because:
product from the
- the protection of users
market
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FO-65 ,
against direct contact with live
parts is insufficient;
Compulsory
Serial number: 131 -212 - 2013
- the wiring requirement is not
of the product
met;
from end users.
DESCRIPTION: Petrol generator with red tank and
black tubular steel frame. The dimensions of the
- labelling and instructions are
generator are 61 cm x 43 cm x 43.5 cm. It can be
started by pull starter or electronic ignition, the
with the Machinery Directive
power output is 6.5 HP.
standards EN 12601.
NAME: Unknown
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plugs.
product from the
measures: Recall
insufficient.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVENIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Power inverter
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SUVPR
electric shock because its
NAME: Unknown
design enables single-pole
insertion of plugs, thus leaving
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DY-75
live parts accessible.
Batch number/Barcode: 6937316117129
DESCRIPTION: Power inverter for cars to convert
DC 12V to AC 220V-240C 75-100W.
product from the
market.
standard EN 60950.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Blenders
UNITS: About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in
A piece of the blender’s mixing
blade unit can break off during
immediately stop
using the recalled
Canada
use, posing an injury hazard.
blender and
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders,
model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL.
Calphalon has received four
The model number is located on the underside of the
blender’s mixing blade
blender’s base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall,
breaking off. No injuries have
brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the
been reported.
contact Calphalon
for a free repair kit.
reports of a piece of the
Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine
black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the
power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass
pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume
measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a
removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup;
and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless
steel blades.
IMPORTER
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Tommy Bahama® Outdoor Ceiling Fans
The brackets holding the fan
immediately stop
UNITS: About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in
blades can break and cause the
using the recalled
Canada
blades to fall, posing a risk of
fans and contact
injury to bystanders.
Emerson Air
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Comfort Products
to schedule a free
Emerson Air Comfort has
in-home repair or
Breeze” style name. The fan has model number
received three reports of fan
to order a free do-
TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of
blades detaching, including one
the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal
it-yourself repair
kit.
accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside
report of a laceration to a
consumer who was hit in the
the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has
back of the head by a falling
“Tommy Bahama” embossed on it. A date code is
blade.
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch
outdoor ceiling fans sold under the “The Copa
represented by three letters printed on the lower
right corner of a label on the top of the motor
housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter
combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA,
BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF,BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ,
BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG,
BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and
BCDThis recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the “The Copa
Breeze” style name. The fan has model number
TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of
the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal
accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside
the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has
“Tommy Bahama” embossed on it. A date code is
represented by three letters printed on the lower
right corner of a label on the top of the motor
housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter
combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA,
BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF,BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ,
BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG,
BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and BCD
IMPORTER
Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric
Co., of St. Louis, Mo
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
ALDI—'Lumina' Electric Blanket
DEFECTS
Immediately cease
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The cord between the
using the blanket
Lumina electric blankets in single, queen and king
controller and the blanket may
and return it to
sizes.
become fatigued,
your nearest ALDI
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
resulting in a potential short
Store for a full
circuit or arcing.
refund.
HAZARDS
For further
Single, queen and king sizes with batch code
04/2012
Single and king sizes with batch code 04/10
Risk of fire or electric shock.
information call
Global Source
The products feature the electrical approval number
Trading Pty Ltd’s
N20135
support line on
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
1300 554 124
between 9am and
ALDI stores
SUPPLIER
5pm EST (Mon-Fri)
or email
Global Source Trading Pty Ltd
products@gstradin
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
g.com.au.
No
EU/SPAIN
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Electric hot plate
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Arinsal
electric shock because the
insulation and the section of
NAME: Placas Electricas
the cable are insufficient as
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JB-3218
well as its resistance to heat.
market.
Since the cable is not properly
anchored it can easily touch
DESCRIPTION: Single electric hot plate packed in a
hot parts of the appliance:
cardboard box. The technical specifications are the
given the low insulation this
following: 220 -240V -50/60Hz, 1000W.
may leave live parts of the
product from the
cable accessible.
standard EN 60335.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Portable lamp
The charger supplied with the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: TOULUM
LED portable lamp poses a risk
product from the
NAME: Unknown
of electric shock because the
insulation is not sufficient and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FYB A00900300,
the clearance /creepage
Recall of the
B227 / lot n° 212 E
distances between the primary
product from end
and secondary circuits are not
sufficient.
users,
DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable cordless portable
lamp (LED) and charger.
market,
Destruction of the
product.
standard EN 61558.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Lighting chain
BRAND: A.I.&E.
electric shock because:
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
- The cross-section area of the
market,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model N°: XN-723
external and internal wires is
not sufficient and the wires
Recall of the
Batch number/Barcode: Batch n°: 354203, Bar code
could consequently overheat.
n°: 5 998791 197236
- The mechanical strength of
DESCRIPTION: The lighting chain includes serial-
the flashing unit is not
parallel connected non-replaceable, 192, blue LED
sufficient and its cover can be
fragmented, resulting in
NAME: 192 LED VILÁGIT (192 Led light)
lamps. The product can be operated with flashing
switch and control unit (8 functions). The main parts
product from end
users.
accessible live parts.
of the lighting chain are: two-pin plug ("2.5A 250V");
- The dimensions of the plug
bipolar socket outlet without signs; flashing switch,
are insufficient therefore the
control unit and function marks in English.The
internal printed circuit board: one-wire, single-
user may touch the pin of the
plug during connection.
insulated connecting cables and two-wire single
insulated main supply cable without
marking.Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
-The structure of the swinging
socket outlet enables singlepole insertion of plugs and the
live parts of the free remaining
pin are accessible.
- The decorative lighting chain
is not protected against
moisture, yet it is
recommended for outdoor use.
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Lamp
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: ÖZCAN
product from the
NAME: S.IMAGE PICTURE LAMP/K. IMAGE PANO
internal wires can contact the
sharp edges of the lamp, - the
AYD
internal protection tube is not
Recall of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model n°: 5136-1
secured against loosening, -
product from end
Batch number/Barcode: 8 698522 519555
the terminal block is not fixed
and the metal parts of the lamp
users.
DESCRIPTION: A lamp consisting of aluminum and
can become live. In addition
chrome-plated brass parts. The jointed lamp arms can
the product is not accompanied
be adjusted in two places.The main parts of the lamp
are : AC-powered electronic operating means with
by a user manual in Hungarian
and the endings of the terminal
plastic housing LED module. Technical specifications:
block are not marked.
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz, IP 20; Class I; max. 31x0.068
W. Product dimensions: 350 mm x 47 mm x 155
mm. Packaging: cardboard box.
EU/LITHUANIA
electric shock because: - the
market,
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
standard EN 60598.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Handheld lamp
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
anchorage of the hand-held
NAME: Auto working lamp
lamp does not protect against
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: WJO-56
stress and because all the
DESCRIPTION: Handheld lamp packed in a
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
conductors and other pieces
could easily break.
cardboard box.
standard EN 60598.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Portable light
The portable light poses a risk
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: GTV
NAME: Unknown
anchorage of the lamp cord
does not protect against stress
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: OS-KAX527-10
and parts of the cord can be
DESCRIPTION: Portable light, 8 W, in a clear plastic
bag with label.
USA
of electric shock because the
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
easily broken.
standard EN 60598.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Hanging pendant lamps
The lamp’s wires can be
connected incorrectly because
immediately stop
the wires’ polarity labels can
lamp and contact
fall off or be mislabeled, posing
Crate and Barrel
fire and shock hazards to
consumers.
for a replacement
lamp of equal
UNITS: About 19,000 and 860 in Canada
DESCRIPTION
This recall includes Crate and Barrel Finley Collection
pendant lamps with a white or wheat (off-white)
linen large, small drum or rectangular lamp shades.
They have a 9-inch long silver electrical wire with
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
tandem metal support cables and chrome-plated
Crate and Barrel has received
steel ceiling plate. The large lamp with SKU number
684-069 or 684-077 measures12-inches high and 28-
four reports of lamps shorting
out, including minor property
inches in diameter, the small lamp with SKU number
damage and a minor burn.
676-384 or 440-755 measures 12-inches high and 20inches in diameter; and the rectangular lamp with
SKU number 322-067 or 322-423 measures 14inches high, 12.25 inches wide and 30-inches long.
using the recalled
value or a full
refund, including
shipping and $100
reimbursement for
charges incurred in
removing and
replacing recalled
lamps by using a
licensed
electrician.
The lamps are illuminated by two 60-watt bulbs. The
SKU number can be found on a white label inside the
ceiling plate.
IMPORTER
Euromarket Designs, Inc. dba Crate and Barrel, of
Northbrook, Ill.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights
The internal fixture wiring can
immediately stop
UNITS: About 210,000 in the U.S. and 13,000 in
energize the entire surface and
using the lights
Canada
fittings of the fixture, posing an
and turn off the
electrical shock hazard.
power switch
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
before removing
the light from its
No injuries were reported.
mounting. Contact
DESCRIPTION
This recall includes multiple Heath®/Zenith Motion
Activated Outdoor Lights used for porch lighting. The
product comes in 21 designs with a variety of
the company for
finishes and is designed to turn on at night when
motion is detected. The product replaces a standard
instructions on
how to return the
outdoor wall-mounted light fixture. The brand name
light fixture and
and model number can be found on a label located
receive a free
on the back of the motion sensor for wall-mounted
replacement.
models, or underneath the motion sensor cover for
ceiling-mounted models.
IMPORTER
HeathCo, LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Charger
A supplementary fastening on
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Samsung
the various soldered
product from the
NAME: Chargeur secteur (connectique micro -USB)
connections of the secondary
circuits is missing from the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No.:
adaptor and if a wire
Recall of the
ATADU10EBE Sserial No.: RT7C824OS/7-B /
disconnects, there is a risk of
product from end
electric shock to the user,
because the creepage
users.
DESCRIPTION: Mains charger for a mobile phone.
distances and the clearances of
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Republic of Korea
market,
reinforced insulation may be
reduced. The product poses
the risk of fire, because the
creepage distances and
clearances of the functional
insulation may be reduced.
standard EN 60950.
EU/FINLAND
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Universal AC adaptor
The AC adaptor poses a risk of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: eSTUFF
product from the
market,
NAME: 90W universal -3 in 1 AC-adapter
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ES1002
distances between the primary
Recall of the
and secondary circuits are not
product from end
sufficient. A user can touch the
users.
DESCRIPTION: Universal AD adapter for computers.
live parts accessible due the
Sold in a black/white cardboard box. Technical
defect in the product, the
specifications: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A, Class I.
person receives an electric
DC Input: 11-24 V, 9 A (MAX). Output: 18.5-20.5 Vd.c.,
4.5 A (MAX), 90 W. USB output: 5 Vd.c., 1 A (MAX)
shock and may be
electrocuted.
standard EN 60950.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
FIRE, BURNS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Mains extension lead
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: PSE
NAME: Unknown
easily catch fire as its
resistance to heat is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8812
insufficient. In addition, the
Batch number/Barcode: 3 meters: 5291788005232 ,
5 meters: 5291788003924
DESCRIPTION: Mains extension lead of 3 and 5m,
with a switch button and neon power lamp, sold in a
product from the
market.
product poses a risk of electric
shock because live parts with
high voltage are easily
accessible.
red and black plastic package. The sockets allow dual
use of plugs.
and the relevant standard
BS1363.
EU/ITALY
burns and fire because it can
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Power supply unit
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: AC Adapter
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AC Adapter
distances in the power unit are
DESCRIPTION: Power supply unit contained in a
paper envelope.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
not sufficient. In addition, the
power unit does not have
instructions for use.
standard EN 60950.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Customers should
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID
The adaptors can overheat,
immediately stop
709 Internet Tablets
posing a fire hazard.
using the adaptor
UNITS: About 21,000
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION
The firm has received
The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a
charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709
approximately ten reports of
the adaptor overheating. No
seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the
injuries or property damage
receive an
PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for
have been reported.
plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading
envelope for
returning the
to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom
recalled product
of the casing near the plug prongs has “Polaroid
with their
Power Adaptor” printed on it with the model number
replacement
adaptor.
SX-30017-D.
and contact
Southern Telecom
for a replacement
adaptor at no cost.
Customers will
IMPORTER
Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY.
EU/LITHUANIA
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Cable reel
The product poses a risk of fire
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Not available
and electric shock because
there is no protection against
NAME: Unknown
excessive temperatures and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: U6-240
the insulation of the cables is
DESCRIPTION: Cord extension set for 3 plugs.
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the product and
any accompanying
measures.
insufficient.
Product packed in clear plastic bag with a label.
(LVD) and the relevant
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belarus
European standard EN 61242.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Other
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Elastic straps
The metal hooks can detach
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: BRICMAN
from the elastic strap which
NAME: PULPO ELÁSTICO
can lead to injury to the user.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Reference: 090850
with the relevant standard BS
Pieza
AU 258.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Two elastic cords, 1.5m in length,
covered with red webbing with black metal hooks at
either end. The packaging is a clear plastic bag
stapled shut with a piece of card folded in half. The
brand name, article name, quantity and
measurements appear on the front of the card.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Other
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Elastic straps
The metal hooks can detach
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: MUNCHINA
from the elastic strap when
under tension, hitting the user
NAME: Cuerda pulpo
or anyone in its trajectory and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model no. 73979
causing him/her serious injury.
'Octopus', 3 PC, 0.8 m
with the relevant standard BS
DESCRIPTION: Three cylindrical elastic straps,
product from the
market.
AU 258.
coloured blue, red and green, finished at both ends
with black metal hooks. Plastic blister pack, with
labelling on the blue upper part.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Supercheap Auto Pty Ltd—SCA 2500kg Trolley Jack
DEFECTS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Affected jacks may not comply
cease using the
SCA 2500kg Trolley Jack (PLU 324009), Batch No.
with the requirements of the
product
4502472625
mandatory standard for trolley
immediately and
jacks (based on the
return it to their
Australian/New Zealand,
AS/NZS 2615-2004) in relation
nearest Superheap
Auto store for a
to:
full refund.
Affected jacks are marked with both Batch
No.4502472625 and PLU 324009 identifiers.
- clause 6.7 eccentric load; and
Supercheap Auto stores from 1 June 2013 to 24
- clause 5.5 overload protection
October 2013
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
Vehicles supported by an
Supercheap Auto Pty Ltd
unsafe or inappropriately used
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
trolley jack can fall onto a
person, creating a risk of injury
http://www.supercheapauto.com
or death.
AUSTRALIA
Couplemate Trailer Parts Pty Ltd—Easy Jack Caravan
DEFECTS
Contact
and Trailer Axle Jack
Couplemate Trailer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The jack failed to comply with
the mandatory standard due to
Caravan and trailer axle jack
the absence of warning labels
the adhesive
and instructions.
safety guidelines
HAZARDS
label and
instruction sheet
Product may be misused by
or to return the
consumers without the correct
Couplemate Trailer Parts
Easy Jack for a full
safety guidelines and
SUPPLIER
instructions, posing a potential
crushing hazard.
refund of the
purchase price.
CM070 stamped on side of product
Couplemate Trailer Parts PTY LTD
Parts to receive
Couplemate Trailer
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
Parts
http://www.couplemate.com.au
Phone: (07) 3348
3822
Email:
sales@couplemate
.com.au
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Laser pointers
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Laser pointer
This product poses a risk of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
damage to sight because it is a
NAME: 3 in 1 - LASER - Pointer & Led Pen
Class 3A laser product, and
potentially dangerous to the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KQ-KM,
sight in any conditions of use.
Batch: 120630-600
product from the
market.
with the relevant European
standard EN 60825.
DESCRIPTION: Laser and LED pen sold in various
colors (red, green and blue). The device is powered
by two button cells. The products are packed in a
black cardboard box which holds 24 pieces.
Manufacture date: June 2012
AUSTRALIA
Bunnings Group Limited—Syneco Multi-Purpose
DEFECTS
Customers should
Folding Ladder – 3.7m Aluminium 150kg
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Recent tests in accordance
with the Australian safety
not use the ladder
for loads in excess
Syneco Multi-Purpose Folding Ladder – 3.7m
standard for ladders (AS/NZS
of 120kg.
Aluminium 150kg
1982.1:1996) showed that the
Customers should
item failed to meet the
return the ladder
requirements for ladders with
to the nearest
Item Number: 0860243
the rated loading capacity of
Bunnings store
I/N 0860243 & BC 7340200928111
150kg. The actual maximum
with proof of
safe loading capacity for the
purchase to
ladder is 120kg.
arrange for a new
Bunnings
SUPPLIER
Bunnings Group Limited
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.bunnings.com.au
HAZARDS
Using the ladders to support
rating label marked
with the safe
loads greater than 120kg may
loading capacity
(120kg) to be
result in fall injuries.
affixed and also to
receive a $10 gift
card.
Alternmatively,
customers may
return the ladder
for a full refund of
the purchase
price.
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CATEGORY: Laser pointers
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Laser pointer
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
damage to sight because it is
NAME: Laser & Led Light
classified as a Class 3A laser
product. The product does not
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no: 806
comply with the relevant
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Laser and LED torch with an
attached key-ring. The head of the product is silver
while the body comes in various colours (purple, red
and silver). The device is powered by two button
cells. The products are sold on a cardboard sheet.
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PRODUCT: Stainless steel knives, choppers and
scissors set with cutting board
CHEMICAL
Re-dispatch.
No picture available.
EU/IRELAND
EU/GERMANY
PRODUCT: Melamine cups
CHEMICAL
Migration of formaldehyde
(26.4 mg/kg - ppm) from
melamine cups from China, via
the Netherlands.
PRODUCT: Plastic bowl
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hungary
Migration of formaldehyde (218
mg/kg - ppm) from plastic bowl
from Hungary.
EU/GERMANY
PRODUCT: Ceramic cups with handle
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Poland
Migration of lead (up to 73.7
mg/l) from ceramic cups with
handle from Poland.
EU/ITALY
EU/FRANCE
PRODUCT: Ovens
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey
Migration of nickel (0.886 mg/
kg - ppm) and of manganese
(0.208 mg/kg - ppm) from
ovens from Turkey.
PRODUCT: Melamine salad bowls
CHEMICAL
(335.1; 449.5; 535 mg/kg dry
matter) and too high level of
overall migration (76.3 mg/kg
dry matter) from melamine
salad bowls from China.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Grids for ovens
CHEMICAL
kg - ppm) from grids for ovens
from China.
EU/FINLAND
PRODUCT: Kitchen utensils
CHEMICAL
Absence of health certificate(s)
for kitchen utensils from China,
via Hong Kong.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Cutlery
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand
Too high level of overall
migration (25 mg/dm²) from
cutlery from Thailand.
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Migration of chromium (8.6;
17.7; 28.5; 37.8 mg/kg - ppm),
of nickel (0.2; 05 mg/kg - ppm)
and of manganese (0.3; 0.5;
1.1; 1.9 mg/kg - ppm) from
stainless steel knives,
choppers and scissors set with
cutting board from China.
Withdrawal from
the market.
Withdrawal from
the market.
Re-dispatch.
Official detention.
Destruction.
Official detention.
Placed under
customs seals.
Placed under
customs seals.
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PRODUCT: Melamine bowls
CHEMICAL
Destruction.
Migration of formaldehyde (8;
12.7; 22.3 mg/kg - ppm) from
melamine bowls from China,
via Hong Kong.
PRODUCT: Melamine bowls and plates
CHEMICAL
Migration of formaldehyde (8.0;
8.8; 19 mg/kg - ppm) from
melamine bowls and plates
from China, via Hong Kong.
PRODUCT: Coffee makers
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: India
kg - ppm) from coffee makers
from India.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
EU/ITALY
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Barbecue grids
CHEMICAL
kg - ppm) from barbecue grids
from China.
EU/MALTA
PRODUCT: Various cutlery and crockery
CHEMICAL
Absence of health certificate(s)
for various cutlery and crockery
from China.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Kitchen utensils
CHEMICAL
Migration of chromium (1.7;
2.39 mg/kg - ppm) from kitchen
utensils from China.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
EU/FINLAND
PRODUCT: Melamine dishes
CHEMICAL
(21.5; 20.8; 12.1 mg/kg - ppm)
from melamine dishes from
China.
PRODUCT: Shot glasses
CHEMICAL
Migration of lead (18 mg/dm²)
from shot glasses from China.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
EU/IRELAND
PRODUCT: Slotted turners and spoons
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
Migration of primary aromatic
amines (300; 308; 911 µg/kg ppb) from slotted turners and
spoons from Hong Kong.
PRODUCT: Lids of jars containing coconut oil
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Sri Lanka
High content of DINP - diisononyl phthalate (3.0 %) in
lids of jars containing coconut
oil from Sri Lanka, via the
United Kingdom.
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Destruction.
Informing
authorities.
Official detention.
Placed under
customs seals.
Re-dispatch.
Destruction.
Placed under
customs seals.
Destruction.
Withdrawal from
the market.
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PRODUCT: Hip flask sets
CHEMICAL
Migration of lead (1.2 mg/dm²)
from hip flask sets from China.
Placed under
customs seals.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
EU/CROATIA
Destruction.
PRODUCT: Kitchen utensil sets
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
Migration of primary aromatic
amines (31.4 µg/kg - ppb) from
kitchen utensil sets from Hong
Kong.
CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Novelty lighters
The products pose the risks of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: HONG HC CHENG
burns and fire because the
NAME: Hongcheng smoking set- refined series
safety requirements are not
respected. It is therefore
lighters
possible that a child will play
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BK 610-045
with them and suffer burns
DESCRIPTION: Novelty lighter in the shape of a big
match. The product is made of plastic and metal. The
body of the lighter is yellow and the head (top of the
match) is red. The lighter ignites by pressing down
the switch which is located in the middle of the
lighter, creating a flame at the top of the match.
product from the
market.
due to the flame or cause a
fire.
with the Commission Decision
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of
novelty lighters.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hong Kong
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Construction products
BURNS, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Solid fuel stove
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Ambra
burns because the controls are
not sufficiently insulated.
NAME: Unknown
Moreover, the various leaking
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: M98 - Antique bronze
parts of the stove could cause
DESCRIPTION: Stove for solid fuel combustion. The
stove consists of a rectangular antique-style casing,
presumably made of cast steel. The casing stands on
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
fire.
standard EN 13240.
four decorative feet, which are screwed to the
casing.
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CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories
CUTS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Cutting device set
While cutting with the cutter
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: Genius
one or more blades of the
NAME: Nicer Dicer Plus
cutting block may brake off.
These blades could get into the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NLAC33148 en
food and consequently come
NLAC33148
into the mouth or be
swallowed, therefore the piece
of broken blades can cause
DESCRIPTION: Carton box, with cutting device and
lacerations.
7 parts (8-pieces).
product from the
market.
3 incidents reported.
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Glass bottle and carafe
BRAND: Magazin
injuries because it can easily
explode when filled with
NAME: Flasche Glasbidon - Karaffe Glasdekant
Voluntary
measures: Recall
of the product
from end users.
carbonated liquids.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Glass bottle - Serial
No: 41806 ,
Glass carafe - Serial No: 41807
DESCRIPTION: Bottles and carafes in transparent
glass with screw top.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
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FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Smoke detector
The smoke alarm does not
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Linxor
have sufficient sensitivity and
product from the
NAME: Unknown
can fail to generate an alarm
signal. This would prevent
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JB-SO1
users and those around them
Recall of the
from taking the measures
product from end
necessary to avoid the fire risk.
users,
box.
Destruction of the
product.
standard EN 14604.
DESCRIPTION: The product is sold in cardboard
market,
No pictures are available
EU/FRANCE
FIRE, ASPHYXIATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Smoke detector
The smoke alarm does not
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: EYSTON
have sufficient sensitivity and
can fail to generate an alarm
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
signal. This would prevent
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model No: SD-
users and those around them
Recall of the
131HSF, Lot No: 05S11
from taking the measures
product from end
necessary to avoid the fire risk.
users,
Destruction of the
DESCRIPTION: White "Eyston" smoke detector,
powered by battery 9V LR 622.
product.
standard EN 14604.
AUSTRALIA
Universal Enterprises—"Ed" iPad Bean bag
DEFECTS
If you have the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The zip on the bag does not
have a child-resistant slide
affected product,
cease using it
fastener.
immediately and
Mini bean bag used as an iPad rest
ED11IPBBPE
ED11IPBBBK
HAZARDS
In contravention of the
nearest
Officeworks Store
mandatory safety standard for
for a full refund.
ED11IPBBBE
bean bags, the bag is not fitted
with a child-resistant slide
Officeworks Superstores Pty Ltd
fastener and may therefore
allow access to the polystyrene
SUPPLIER
Officeworks
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
return it to the
beads, which pose a potential
choking hazard to young
children.
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/content/Home
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CATEGORY: Lighters
BURNS, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Novelty lighter
The products pose the risks of
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: ÇAK - SAN
burns and fire because the
NAME: Mutfak çakmaklari (kitchen lighters)
safety requirements are not
respected. It is therefore
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
possible that a child will play
DESCRIPTION: Novelty lighter in the shape of a
gun. The lighter has 3-parts: gun grip in red colour,
barrel of the gun with trigger in white colour and
lighter which is placed in the barrel of the gun. By
pulling the trigger at the top of the gun barrel a flame
appears. Sold in packages containing 12 pieces,
individually packaged in transparent PVC bags.
product from the
market.
with them and suffer burns
due to the flame or cause a
fire.
with the Commission Decision
2006/502 EC prohibiting the
placing on the market of
novelty lighters.
AUSTRALIA
Yatsal Distributors Pty Ltd—Windowland Bamboo
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Roll Up Blinds
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The blinds do not have
complete warning labels and
return the product
to the place of
Bamboo roll up blinds
instructions as required by the
purchase to obtain
Trade Practices (Consumer
a full refund.
Item Numbers: HOM-293, HOM-294, HOM-295,
HOM-296, HOM-298, HOM-299, HOM-300, HOM301, HOM-302, HOM-303, HOM-304 & HOM-305
positioned above the barcode on the packaging
Product Safety Standard—
Corded Internal Window
Coverings) Regulations 2010.
HAZARDS
Failure to install the blinds in
accordance with the
Discount variety stores
instructions or installing them
SUPPLIER
while unaware of the risk of
Yatsal Distributors Pty Ltd
strangulation by the cord poses
a serious safety risk to
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
children.
No
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Circo-brand Chloe and Conner Sitting Stools
The stabilizing bar can crack
UNITS: About 69,000
and cause the stool to collapse,
immediately stop
using the stool and
posing a fall hazard to the user.
return it to a
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves children’s sitting stool, sold as
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
part of the Circo-brand Chloe & Conner Collection.
Assembled stools measure 11 inches tall by 11
Target has received seven
reports of the stools breaking
inches wide by 11 inches deep. The painted wood
or collapsing and causing a
stools were sold in red, white, navy and pink. Item
child to fall. In five of the
numbers 249200218 (red), 249200207 (white),
249200217 (navy), 249200208 (pink) are printed on a
reported incidents, bumps,
bruises and cuts were
sticker on the underside of the stools.
reported.
Target store for a
full refund.
IMPORTER
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
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CATEGORY: Pyrotechnic articles
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
The stability during functioning
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Screaming Girls
is insufficient.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 344,
with the Pyrotechnics Directive
Batch: 43F555/641/11
standard EN 15947.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Battery of 168 shots packaged in
cardboard boxes.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Energy
is insufficient.
product from the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 600-3720,
Batch: 43F318/063/12
standard EN 15947.
market.
DESCRIPTION: Battery of 7 shots, packaged in
cardboard box.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
is insufficient and this can lead
to burning parts.
NAME: North
Batch: 43F318/063/12
product from the
market.
standard EN 15947.
cardboard box.
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PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Pyroshow
is insufficient.
Batch: 43F318/063/12
standard EN 15947.
product from the
market.
cardboard box.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Rumba
is insufficient.
product from the
market.
Batch: 43F318/063/12
standard EN 15947.
cardboard boxes.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
BURNS, INJURIES
PRODUCT: Fireworks
BRAND: Next Generation Fireworks
NAME: "Kill Bill"
is insufficient.
People nearby can be hit by
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
falling parts of the firework,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 294, 43F555/105/12
causing burns or injuries.
DESCRIPTION: Battery 9 shots; transport
packaging: carton boxes.
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HEARING, INJURIES
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
PRODUCT: Fireworks
NAME: Oplawaai
is insufficient. People nearby
can be hit by falling parts of the
firework, causing burns or
product from the
market.
injuries.
damage to hearing because the
sound level is too high.
standard EN 15947.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
Stability during functioning is
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Schitterend
NETHERLANDS
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 296; 43F555/126/12
EU/THE
insufficient.
product from the
market.
standard EN 15947.
BURNS, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: X- Treme fire works
NAME: Unknown
43F318/063/12
is insufficient.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Battery 9 shots in transport
standard EN 15947.
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PRODUCT: Fireworks
measures:
Withdrawal of the
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: Diamond Dance
NAME: Batteri de monocoups (Batteries of singleshot)
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DC020
is insufficient.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 36F311/022/12
standard EN 15947.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
PRODUCT: Fireworks
BRAND: Heron Fireworks
BURNS, DAMAGE TO
Compulsory
HEARING, INJURIES
measures:
Withdrawal of the
is insufficient. People nearby
NAME: Cake 9
can be hit by falling parts of the
firework, causing burns or
product from the
market.
injuries.
damage to hearing because the
sound level is too high. The
product does not comply with
the Pyrotechnics Directive and
the relevant European standard
EN 15947.
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Apollo Bicycle Company — Radius Strata, Freespirit
DEFECTS
Consumers should
& Jaguar Bicycles
If the front wheel is not
immediately stop
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
correctly tightened in the fork,
using the bicycle
Radius Strata Mens & Ladies Hybrid Bicycles
there is a possibility the front
and contact their
2013/2014 Models
wheel may fall out.
local Radius dealer
Radius Freespirit Ladies Mountain Bicycles
2013/2014 Models
HAZARDS
to arrange for a
new front axle to
Serious injuries are likely to
be fitted to the
Radius Jaguar Mens Mountain Bicycles 2013 Models
occur to the user if the front
bike.
wheel detaches.
13600 - 13605 STRATA 2013 MODELS
14609 - 14614 STRATA 2014 MODELS
13306 - 13611 FREESPIRIT 2013 MODELS
14625 - 14630 FREESPIRIT 2014 MODELS
13612 - 13619 JAGUAR 2013 MODELS
Various bicycle retailers
SUPPLIER
Apollo Bicycle Company
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.radiusbikes.com.au
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SOLA Sport Pty Ltd—FOX 2013 Evolution Series
DEFECTS
To determine
Bicycle Fork
The damper units in some of
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
these forks may not adequately
whether the fork is
affected enter the
Specified FOX Model year 2013, 32 and 34 Evolution
vent oil that flows in during
serial number at
Series Forks having 120-160mm of travel
normal operation. Internal
http://www.ridefox
damper pressure can
overcome the seal head
.com/recall
If the fork is within
"Evolution Series" appears on the largest left and
retaining ring and cause the
the recall range,
right decals
damper to break. A broken
the consumer
damper will decrease certain
performance characteristics of
should cease
using the fork
the fork, and in some cases the
immediately and
undamped air spring might
contact their local
bike store. The
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
break and allow the lower unit
of the fork to separate from the
http://solasport.com.au/
bicycle.
receive a free
HAZARDS
upgrade damper
Various bicycle retailers
SUPPLIER
SOLA Sport Pty Ltd
The fork damper cylinder /
piston assembly in some of
these units may separate and
allow the fork to over-extend
under certain circumstances,
possibly causing the front
wheel to detach from the
bicycle while in use, creating a
fall hazard.
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consumer will
for the recalled
fork, to be
installed by FOX or
by a qualified
retailer. If the fork
is not within the
recall range, the
consumer may
continue using the
fork.
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CATEGORY: Toys
ENVIRONMENT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Colouring pencils
The product poses an
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Kapel
environmental risk (chemical
NAME: Coloured pencils
pollution) because the plastic
material of the package
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number 15207 in
contains 1600 mg/kg of
invoice and in the product
cadmium. The product does
not comply with the REACH
Regulation 1907/2006.
DESCRIPTION: A set consisting of 10 different
coloured pencils packed in a transparent plastic bag.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic horse
The product poses a chemical
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
risk because it contains 32.7 %
product from the
NAME: MIBO
by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP). According to
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JHD567
the REACH Regulation the
Destruction of the
phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP
product.
DESCRIPTION: White horse with pink pattern, mane
are prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles, while
and tail, for children more than 3 years old. No
phthalates DINP, DIDP and
packaging
DNOP are prohibited in toys or
childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
market,
children.
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Jemark Imports—Beach Time Bike, Buggy & Boat
DEFECTS
Return the product
Toy Set
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The toys may not comply with
the mandatory standard for
to the place of
purchase for a full
Plastic mini toy bike, buggy and boat set
toys for children up to and
refund.
including 36 months of age,
Item no: TOY 138555
AS/NZS 8124.1:2002 (as
amended by the regulation)
Barcode: 9320760138555
because they may produce
small parts when dropped.
Discount variety stores
HAZARDS
SUPPLIER
If small-parts are liberated
Jemark Imports
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
during use, this poses a
potential choking hazard to
young children.
http://www.jemark.com.au
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CATEGORY: Toys
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Remote controlled jeep
The battery charger supplied
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Nonesuch Flame ( the remote controlled
with the remote controlled jeep
product from the
jeep), Eleica (the charger)
poses a risk of electric shock
because the insulation is
NAME: Unknown
insufficient and the clearance
Destruction of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1:18 R/C Racing car
/creepage distances between
product.
series,
the primary and secondary
circuits are not sufficient. A
Battery charger: Eleica TP-814
user can touch the live parts
accessible due the defect in
DESCRIPTION: Remote controlled jeep supplied
the product, the person
receives an electric shock and
with a battery charger. The product is sold in
transparent cardboard package. Technical
may be electrocuted.
specifications:220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, Class II / 4,8Vdc
250mA.
with Low Voltage Directive and
market,
EN 60335.
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: QB Toys & Gifts
choking to small children, if
they rip the seams and force
NAME: Unknown
the filling material to come out
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No.: 95524
of the toy. If placed in children
DESCRIPTION: A yellow plush banana with a string
fibrous material could cause
suffocation. The product does
to set the toy hanging to the wall. A cardboard label
not comply with the Toy Safety
is attached.
Directive and the relevant
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European standard EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Happy star
NAME: Modern Charm
24.9 % by weight of bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. N°: MPI54678
According to the REACH
Regulation, phthalates DEHP,
DESCRIPTION: The toy is a plastic doll with soft
head. It is dressed in a shirt with a button in the neck
area and a suit in white and golden colours. The toy
is packed in a cardboard box with a plastic window.
EU/POLAND
risk because it contains up to
market.
DBP and BBP are prohibited in
all toys and childcare articles,
while phthalates DINP, DIDP
and DNOP are prohibited when
the toy or the childcare article
can be placed in the mouth by
children.
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll with accessories
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Happy star
risk because it contains 24.3%
by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl)
NAME: My delicate fashion vogue girl
phthalate (DEHP).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. N°: MPJ99992
According to REACH
DESCRIPTION: The product is a toy set consisting of
a plastic doll with the following accessories: three
dresses, magic wand and a bag.
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product from the
market.
all toys, while phthalates DINP,
DIDP and DNOP are prohibited
when the toy can be placed in
the mouth by children.
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CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Gazelo toys
choking because small parts
NAME: Unknown
(duck’s feet) may be easily
detached by a child when
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Z0850-Z0850-12
playing. Children may therefore
DESCRIPTION: Plastic squeezable duck shaped toy
(of 74 mm height), made of soft, flexible pink plastic
material with spikes. Feet (13 mm long) of the toy
are made of hard plastic. Eyes and beak are painted.
Inside the toy there is a spherical element that emits
product from the
market.
put them into the mouth and
swallow them.
with the Toy Safety Directive
standard EN 71-1.
light (flashes) when shaken.
EU/SLOVENIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
BRAND: CIGIOKI
risk because the head of the
doll contains 28, 3% bis(2-
NAME: Happy Girl
etylhexyl phthalate) (DEHP).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1529,
Lotto N. 201203
Batch number/Barcode: EAN : 8034048115145
DESCRIPTION: Baby doll packed in pink cardboard
box with transparent window in front.
Voluntary
measures: Recall
of the product
from end users.
children.
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Voluntary
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: TO.BIA'S GIOCHI
risk because the head of the
NAME: LISA Fashion
doll contains 17,6 % bis (2etylhexyl phthalate) (DEHP).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art.N.: 26288G,
NM20111207
Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 8023297769339
DESCRIPTION: Baby doll packed in cardboard box
with transparent window in front.
from end users.
children.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Musical toy set
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: BULLYCAN
choking because the toys can
easily break releasing small
NAME: Party band
parts that could be swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: B661
by small children. Furthermore,
Batch number/Barcode: Batch n°: 1207/9000868, Bar
yellow maracas are too long
and could get stuck in the
DESCRIPTION: The product is composed of four
mouth of the child.
maracas and a trumpet.
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market.
the handles of the green and
code: 8413419135898
musical instruments: a rattle with bells, a pair of
product from the
with the Toys Safety Directive
standard EN 71-1.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy bow and rifle
The products pose a risk of
measures: Import
rejected at
BRAND: Marco's Toys
choking because small parts
NAME: 1. Bow: Super Toxophily 2. Rifle: Shootgame
(the arrows and projectiles
suction cups) could easily
powerful
detach and be swallowed by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bow:1924 ,
small children. The product
Rifle: 1925
poses a risk of injuries because
the kinetic energy of the
Batch number/Barcode: Bow: 8435399002663,
projectiles and arrows is too
Rifle: 8435399002670
DESCRIPTION: 1. Bow: Toy bow and arrows with
suction cups. 2. Rifle: Toy rifle with projectiles with
suction cups The rifle comes with other accessories
such as a toy mobile telephone. Both are packaged in
border.
high.
standard EN 71-1.
a colourful blister pack.
EU/SLOVENIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy puzzle mat
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Pamax
choking because it contains
small parts that easily detach
NAME: Tappeto Alfabeto
and could be swallowed by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: N.:061-2,
small children.
lotto:LUGLIO2012
Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 8033765687300
DESCRIPTION: Puzzle with coloured letters packed
from end users.
standard EN 71-1.
in clear plastic bag with a coloured label inside. On
label there is an age warning unsuitable for children
under the age of 3.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy gun shooting set
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Super Shooters
risk because the plastic
product from the
NAME: Police Force Gun
projectiles of the toy contain
8,3% by weight of di(2-
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 090-6
etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and
Recall of the
1,8% by weight of Dibutyl -
product from end
phthalate (DBP). According to
the REACH Regulation the
users.
DESCRIPTION: The set includes 2 blue guns, 1 silver
and 1 gold pistol with black grips, 2 police badges, 2
phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP
hand grenades, 6 blue and 6 black projectiles with
are prohibited in all toys and
orange suction cups. Packaging: blister card
childcare articles, while
phthalates DINP, DIDP and
market,
DNOP are prohibited in toys or
childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
children.
Moreover, the product poses a
risk of choking to children
because the suction cups could
be easily removed and
swallowed by small children.
standard EN 71-1.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Building Toy Playsets
The plastic hats found on
playset figures pose a
should
choking/aspiration hazard for
remove the
children.
plastic hat from
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Safari Sam and
Mighty Mike and
CPSC is aware of one incident
contact Infinitoy
back of the box in the lower right corner. The sets
in which an 18-month-old child
Inc., to exchange
come in a white box with “Softimals. Build, Play,
placed a hat in their mouth and
Repeat” and “Ages 1 ½ to 5” printed in a colorful
the hat for a free
replacement
font on the front and back of the package. The sets
started to gag/choke but the
toy was removed. No injuries
have numerous plastic pieces that can be connected
have been reported
UNITS: About 7,134 units
DESCRIPTION
Infinitoy Inc. is recalling the Super Safari Set model
#30025 and the Deluxe Circus Train Set model
#30040. The model number can be found on the
immediately
figure.
and fit together to build a vehicle pulling cars with a
hippo, giraffe, zebra and other animals. The drivers of
the lead vehicles, Safari Sam and Mighty Mike, have
removable blue or yellow plastic hats.
IMPORTER
Infinitoy, Inc., San Mateo, Calif.
MANUFACTURED IN: Italy
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BIG W—Dymples Plush Blankie (Monkey, Elephant
DEFECTS
Customers should
and Lion)
With use, the stitching on the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
edge of the “blanket” section
immediately
cease using the
Small soft plush blanket with plush animal head in
of the toy may become frayed
product and
the middle (Monkey, Elephant and Lion)
and expose the polyster filling.
return it to any
In addition, the loops on the
corners of the blanket may
BIG W store for a
full refund.
The product is made from a variety of plush materials
with a plastic sheet in the middle allowing infants to
touch and feel the item whilst the 'crinkle' action of
the sheet makes a sound.
mandatory standard for toys for
children up to and including 36
Keycode: 8332039
months of age, AS/NZS ISO
Assortment of 3 designs sold under the same
8124.1:2002 (as amended by
keycode (Monkey, Elephant and Lion)
the regulation).
HAZARDS
BIG W
If the stiching becomes loose
and/or the loops on the corners
BIG W
of the blanket form small parts,
these defects may pose a
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
choking hazard if ingested by
http://www.bigw.com.au
children.
Crystalize Couture—"Swarovski" Bling Dummies
DEFECTS
Cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Baby pacifiers and dummies embellished with
The products contravene the
permanent ban on baby
product
immediately and
crystals
dummies with unsafe
contact Crystalize
decorations, Consumer
Couture for a
Protection Notice No.33 of
2011. The embellishments on
refund.
Not applicable
the dummies may liberate
Swarovski retailers
small parts.
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
Crystalize Couture
If the crystals detach from the
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
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parts, thereby breaching the
SUPPLIER
AUSTRALIA
become loose and form small
product they may become a
choking, inhalation or ingestion
hazard, possibly causing death,
illness or injury to the baby.
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Kaleidoscope Australasia Pty Ltd—Manhattan Group
DEFECTS
Immediately
Quixel Baby Rattle
The plastic arches can break
cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
near the ends, producing a
products and
Plastic baby rattle with colourful arches, sliding
small part that could present a
return them to
beads, and elastic
choking hazard for infants and
the place of
thereby breach the mandatory
standard for toys for children
purchase for a full
refund.
Item # 211110
up to and including 36 months
of age, AS/NZS 8124.1:2002
Sold through gift and toy stores nationally
(as amended by the regulation).
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
Kaleidoscope Australasia Pty Ltd
If small-parts are liberated
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://manhattantoy.com
during use, this poses a
potential choking hazard to
young children.
AUSTRALIA
Hunter Leisure—Airwalk Reflex Scooter
DEFECTS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Airwalk Reflex scooter is a two-wheeled inline
There is a possibility of the
steering tube breaking under
contact Hunter
Leisure to receive
scooter. The scooter was sold in two colour
conditions of extreme use.
a replacement
schemes: purple/black and black/gold.
HAZARDS
Only the Airwalk Reflex scooter identified with item
If the defect occurs, the rider
number 41414 is included in this recall. All other
may lose control of the
Airwalk scooters are not included.
scooter, resulting in injury.
fork, which will be
sent out free of
charge.
Contact Hunter
Leisure between
8.30am-5pm,
Model Number : 41414
Mon-Fri on 1800
Batch code : HE 122013
632 792 to
The model number and batch code can be found on
the bottom side of stem connection tube, near the
front wheel.
arrange a
replacement fork
that can easily be
replaced by
consumers.
Target
Customers can
SUPPLIER
also contact our
Hunter Leisure
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.hunterleisure.com.au
website on
www.hunterleisur
e.com.au or via
email on
spares@hunterleis
ure.com.au.
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines
A brass rivet can fall out of the
UNITS: About 102,000
sno-cone machine’s ice-
should stop using
the recalled sno-
shaving cylinder and into a sno-
cone machines
DESCRIPTION
cone, posing a risk of injury to
immediately and
This recall involves Cra-Z-Art Snoopy Sno-Cone
the mouth or the teeth.
contact LaRose
Machines with one of three batch numbers
BCH003005A28-0812, BCHTRU001A17-0812 or
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
BCHTRU004A16-0712 printed on the back of the
The firm has received 64
which includes a
white plastic doghouse and on the side of the box.
reports of brass rivets falling
The plastic sno-cone machines are white in the
new ice shaving
cylinder. Do not
shape of a dog house with a red roof and red shovel.
out of the sno-cone machine’s
ice-shaving cylinder. No injuries
Snoopy is on the dog house and Charlie Brown and
have been reported.
Industries for a
free repair kit,
return the recalled
sno-cone
Lucy images are on the front along with a snowman.
machines to the
A metal ice-shaving cylinder in the middle of the snocone machine dispenses ice shavings out of the
store where
purchased.
front. The words “SNOOPY” and “SNO-CONES”
are on the front of the machine and “Cra-Z-Art” is on
the back.
IMPORTER
LaRose Industries LLC, of Randolph, N.J.
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CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
INJURIES, CHOKING
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
equipment
PRODUCT: Pushchair
injuries due to an inadequate
BRAND: Cangaroo
locking mechanism placed in
the lower left section and
NAME: Hanna
because the product can move
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: № G608
when left on an inclined
surface. Moreover, the product
poses a risk of choking to small
DESCRIPTION: Combined children’s stroller,
children because small parts
consisting of a chassis with a carry-cot for a newborn
(zip puller placed in the
baby and a 'basket' for a child 6 months old. The label
and briefing manual are in Bulgarian.
backrest) could be easily
removed and swallowed. The
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
EN 1888.
EU/BULGARIA
equipment
INJURIES
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
PRODUCT: Pushchair
injuries because :
BRAND: Jumbo
- an insufficient distance
any accompanying
NAME: Venus
between fixed and moving
parts of the movable cover and
measures.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Orange colour Item
of the footrest could cause
Nr: E-1266-1 ,
entrapment;
Red colour: Item Nr: E-1266-2
- the brake is not activated
Batch number/Barcode: Orange: 0264051000031,
simultaneously on all rear
wheels;
the product and
Red: 0264042000033
DESCRIPTION: Children's pushchair sold in orange
and red colours.
- the handles can easily reverse
thus preventing proper
handling of the pushchair.
standard EN 1888.
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CHEMICAL
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Children's chair
risk because it contains 7.85%
BRAND: M&E (Maximo Encanto)
di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
(DEHP).
NAME: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Metal chair with a plastic seat
packaging and the seat is wrapped in plastic with a
label.
EU/BULGARIA
children.
CHOKING, SUFFOCATION
equipment
PRODUCT: Children's bedding set
BRAND: TED
choking and suffocation to
small children, in case some
filling material comes out in the
NAME: Unknown
form of fine fibres which may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Children’s collection –
be swallowed or inhaled by the
Everything for your good sleep
baby. The product does not
Batch number/Barcode: 3800140100625,
3800140102742, 3800140102759
market.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 12007
decorated with brightly coloured pictures. There is no
product from the
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
comply with the relevant
European standard EN ISO
12945.
DESCRIPTION: Children’s bedding set (5 pieces),
which includes a white pillow, a colourful pillow case,
a colourful cover, a sheet and a textile piece in 6
parts to place around the sides of a cot.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bulgaria
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CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Tattoo ink
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Eternal Ink
NAME: Triple Black
3.4 mg/kg of policyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH). According
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Lot: 087 ,
to the Council of Europe
Batch: 02
DESCRIPTION: Black liquid in 30 ml plastic bottle
with screw cap. Best-before date 04/2014.
product from the
market.
Resolution ResAP (2008) on
requirements and criteria for
the safety of tattoos and
permanent make-up, the level
of PAH may not exceed 0.5
mg/kg.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's clothing set
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Last Star
strangulation due to the
NAME: Unknown
presence of drawstrings in the
hood area. The product does
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BO-5007 S13C022
not comply with the relevant
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Children's clothing set consisting of
three pieces (jacket, t-shirt and trousers), for children
aged 4. The jacket is white, blue and green, the tshirt is green and blue and the trousers are blue and
white. The jacket has a hood which is designed with
blue drawstrings and it presents a zip placed in the
middle.
EU/CYPRUS
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Girls' clothing set
BRAND: Best Kids
injuries due to the presence of
cords below the lower hem of
NAME: Unknown
the product. The product does
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: S13C255
not comply with European
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' clothing set of two pieces
(blouse and trousers) for children of 6 years old. The
blouse is white, light blue, red and yellow. The
trousers are red. The blouse has cords hanging
below its lower hem.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: In-Line collection
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: SCHOOLC014
not comply with European
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
DESCRIPTION: Children's sweatshirt in black, for
children 6 years old. It has a hood with black
drawstrings and a zip in the middle of the garment.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Egypt
EU/HUNGARY
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Girls' T-shirt
BRAND: Cactus Clone
choking because the small
decorative elements
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
(rhinestones) can be easily
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: GTJM2012
detached and swallowed by
Recall of the
small children.
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Pink T-shirt for small girls. A picture
of a girl with a rhinestone decoration is printed on
the front of the T-shirt. The size of the product is: 23/92-98.
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CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' sweatshirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Grace
choking because small
product from the
NAME: Unknown
decorative elements
(rhinestones) of the sweater
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: WT8168
can easily detach and be
Recall of the
product from end
market,
users.
DESCRIPTION: Sweater with hood, zip-fastener and
front pocket. The sweatshirt is decorated with glued
rhinestones. The product is available in white, yellow
and pink colours. The size is 18M.
EU/HUNGARY
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Girl’s T-shirt
BRAND: ARINO
decorative elements
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
(rhinestones) of the T-shirt can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model n°: AR-8058
easily detach and be
Recall of the
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Newspaper patterned T-shirt for
small girls. The product is decorated with glued
rhinestones.Size: 98. Packaging: transparent
polyethylene bag.
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CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girl’s jacket
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Seagull
product from the
NAME: Unknown
decorative elements
(rhinestones) of the jacket can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model n°: CSQ-99105
easily detach and be
Recall of the
product from end
market,
users.
DESCRIPTION: Pink children’s jacket with hood, zipfastener and fleece lining. The product is decorated
with a head of horse, roses and an inscription: „
seagull ". On the product can be found glued
rhinestones and sewn sequins. Size: 98
EU/HUNGARY
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Children’s shorts
The products pose a risk of
BRAND: Playback
injury to children because of
the presence of not fixed
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
drawstring in the waist area
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1) G8066 ,
hanging below the lower hem
Recall of the
of the garment. The product
product from end
does not comply with the
users.
2) G8060
DESCRIPTION: 1) The shorts, in light blue, pink,
khaki, and light pink, are decorated with an
relevant European standard EN
14682.
inscription "26" and many flowers. The waist part of
the shorts includes not fixed drawstring with free
ends. At the lower hems of shorts there are
drawstrings hanging below the lower hems of
shorts. The drawstring forms a loop, with a diameter
of 14 cm. Size: 4-6-8-10. Packaging: transparent
polyethylene bag.
2) Shorts for children with one flower motif. The
waist part of the shorts includes not fixed drawstring
with free ends. At the lower hems of shorts, the
drawstrings hang below the lower hems of shorts.
The drawstring forms a loop with a diameter of
20cm. Size: 4-6-8-10-12. Packaging: transparent
polyethylene bag.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children’s sweatshirt
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: C&S
strangulation to children due to
product from the
NAME: Unknown
the presence of drawstrings in
the hood, with knots and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: D-0916
toggles on the ends. The
Recall of the
product from end
EN 14682.
users.
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt in yellow and black, and
market,
also in black and white, with hood and zip in the
middle, decorated with inscriptions "2”, "3” and
"Aloha”. The hood includes not fixed drawstring with
knots and metal toggles in the ends. Size: 4; 6; 8; 10.
EU/CYPRUS
BRAND: Target Sportswear
NAME: Unknown
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
DESCRIPTION: Children's clothing set in dark blue
and red: a pair of trousers and a sweatshirt, for
children aged 4. The sweatshirt has a hood with red
drawstrings. The sweatshirt has a zip in the middle
of the garment.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Greece
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ clothing set
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Nipper Land
injury to small children due to
NAME: Unknown
the presence of functional
cords in the area of the waist
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 5488
longer than 140 mm. The
DESCRIPTION: Set of leggings and a tunic for girls
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
EN 14682.
aged 6 – 24 months, in different colours: brown,
white and pink. The tunic has a textile functional cord
in the waist, to be tied in front of the garment, sewn
in two points, with width about 2.4 cm and length
over 40 cm. The tunic is long-sleeved with a long
collar in front, on which there is a decoration of a
flower with a pearl in the middle; in the lower left
side of the tunic there are 3 similar flowers with
pearls.
EU/CYPRUS
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
PRODUCT: Girls' clothing set
injuries and strangulation due
NAME: Unknown
to the presence of drawstrings
in the hood and waist area. The
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: G14125
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
EN 14682.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' clothing set of a pair of
trousers and a sweatshirt in pink, black and green,
for children of 4 years old. The sweatshirt has a hood
with green drawstrings, and a zip; the trousers have
black drawstrings.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/BULGARIA
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls’ cardigan set
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Nipper Land
injuries due to the presence of
NAME: Unknown
functional cords in the waist
area which are too long.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. No. 5642
DESCRIPTION: Knitted cardigan for girls with
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
standard EN 14682.
artificial fur collar and a separate scarf. The product is
sold in two different colours: pink and beige. The
cardigan has four large buttons on the front, it is
long-sleeved and is intended for children aged from 2
to 6 years.
EU/CYPRUS
STRANGULATION
NAME: Unknown
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Children's clothing set: a pair of
trousers and a sweatshirt, in blue and black, for
children aged 4. The sweatshirt has a hood with blue
drawstrings, 21 cm each long. The sweatshirt has
got a zip in the middle of the garment and writing
across the front "Target Way & Sports".
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COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: OX-ON
risk because the leather
NAME: Driver II ( Goatskin leather glove )
contains up to 12.0 mg/kg of
Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI)
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art No.: 096.09
is classified as sensitising and
DESCRIPTION: Work gloves in cream coloured
leather, lined with white material.
product from the
market.
may trigger allergic reactions.
with the Personal Protective
Equipment Directive (PPE).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Denmark
No pictures are available
EU/HUNGARY
STRANGULATION, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
The product poses a serious
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: LEONADO
risk of strangulation and
injuries because of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
presence of functional cords
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model N°: C15
with free ends in the neck area
Recall of the
and at the back of the
product from end
swimsuit.
users.
DESCRIPTION: Light pink and white girl’s bikini. The
top of the bikini is decorated with sewn flowers. The
top can be tied with functional cords that have free
ends in the neck area and on the back. The bottom
of the bikini is decorated with bows.The product is
standard EN 14682.
available in purple and white colour.Size: -3; 4-5; 6-7;
7-8; 9-10.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CROATIA
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Good Kid
strangulation to children due to
NAME: Unknown
the presence of drawstrings in
the hood of the jacket. The
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
the European standard EN
14682.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' sweatshirt with a hood, brown
with pink sleeves, for children 3-6 years old. The
drawstrings in the neck area are long more than 200
mm. Size: 4, 6.
EU/CROATIA
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
BRAND: Summer love
injuries and strangulation due
to the presence of halter neck-
NAME: Unknown
style cords with free ends in
the neck and in the back areas.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' bikini with pink and white
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
standards EN 14682.
stripes, for girls 3-6 years old: the upper part has
functional cords to be tied in the neck area. Size: 6.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Children's jacket
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: H&S
strangulation for children due
product from the
NAME: Unknown
to the presence of the
drawstring placed in the hood
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: A-1768B
with metal toggles on the ends
Recall of the
that may get caught in objects
product from end
(eg. doors, wheel spokes). The
users.
DESCRIPTION: Jacket for children with zip, a hood
that can be removed and drawstring with metal
toggles on the ends. The coat is reversible. Size:
EN 14682.
market,
134-164.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Trail Crest boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and
jackets
The hoodies and jackets have
drawstrings through the hood
immediately take
UNITS: About 350
or neck which pose a
away from
strangulation hazard to young
children.
children. In February 1996,
CPSC issued guidelines about
Consumers can
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Trail Crest brand boys and girls
hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes x-small, small and
the garments
remove the
drawstrings in children's upper
drawstrings to
medium. They have a camouflage pattern on
outerwear. In 1997, those
eliminate the
shoulders and arms, with drawstrings in the hood
guidelines were incorporated
into a voluntary standard. Then,
hazard or return
the garments to
and zippers at the neck. They come in birch and
camouflage, pink and camouflage, and purple and
in July 2011, based on the
Trail Crest for a full
camouflage. There is a tag sewn on the outside of
guidelines and voluntary
refund. Contact
the jacket left sleeve with style number 29121.
standard, CPSC issued a
There is an additional Trail Crest tag in the neckline
federal regulation. CPSC's
Trail Crest for a
return address
IMPORTER
actions demonstrate a
label and
Trail Crest, Brooklyn, N.Y.
commitment to help prevent
instructions for
children from strangling or
returning the
garment.
getting entangled on neck and
waist drawstrings in upper
outerwear, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
No injuries have been reported.
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COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants
The zipper pull tabs and sliders
immediately stop
UNITS: About 15,000
can detach posing a choking
using the
hazard to infants.
BreathableSacks
DESCRIPTION
The BreathableBaby BreathableSacks are sleeveless,
wearable blankets. They come in two sizes: small
(10-18 pounds) and medium (16-24 pounds) and
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
from Lot No. 124
and contact
BreathableBaby to
request a
come in three colors: kiwi Whoo, pink Hip, and blue
replacement
Splash. There is one animal stitched on the left chest
garment.
of each blanket of an owl, hippo or elephant. Only
BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 with a
manufacture date of 04/17/2012 are included in the
recall. A tag sewn inside the recalled units where
the infant’s right foot would be located states the
“Date of Manufacture: 04/17/2012, Lot No. 124,”
along with the washing instructions on the back of
the tag.
IMPORTER
BreathableBaby LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
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COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Brand Republic Pty Ltd—Baby GAP Assorted
DEFECTS
Consumers who
Children's Nightwear
The garments do not comply
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
with the mandatory standard
purchased any
baby GAP
1. White and grey striped one-piece garment for
for children's sleepwear and
garments with the
ages 6-12 months;
limited daywear, AS/NZS
"LOW FIRE
1249:2003 (as amended by
regulation) because the "LOW
DANGER" label
attached to the
2. Green and grey striped one-piece garment for
ages 6-12 months;
FIRE DANGER" label on the
side seam rather
3. White and pink striped one-piece garment for ages
garments was attached to an
than inside the
6-12 months;
inner side seam rather than at
the neck where it would have
back neck should
been visible from the outside.
garments to their
5. Primarily orange coloured pyjamas with short
In addition, the packaging of
nearest GAP Store
sleeved top and pants for ages 18-24 months
some of the garments
obscured the "LOW FIRE
for a full refund.
4. Cream, pink and yellow coloured pyjamas with
short sleeved top and pants for ages 18-24 months;
1. White and grey one-piece garment: barcode
2885780612
2. Green and grey one-piece garment: barcode
2885800612
3. White and pink one-piece garment: barcode
2061990612
return the
DANGER" label, contrary to the
requirements of the mandatory
standard.
HAZARDS
Parents or carers may not see
the "LOW FIRE DANGER" label
and may be unaware of the fire
4. Cream, pink and yellow pyjamas: barcode
danger rating for these
2733761824
garments.
5. Orange pyjamas: barcode 2734771824
Brand Republic Pty Ltd through GAP Stores
SUPPLIER
Brand Republic Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
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SOFTLINES: SHOES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Ladies' shoes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Emilia Shoes
risk because the leather insole
NAME: Unknown
of the shoes contains up to 10
mg/kg of Chromium (VI).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article: PS 59
Chromium (VI) is classified as
product from the
market.
sensitising and may trigger
allergic reactions.
DESCRIPTION: Red ballerina shoes with leather
insole.
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Style shoes
risk because the leather insole
contains up to 20 mg/kg of
NAME: Unknown
Chromium (VI).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article: PO-10
Chromium (VI) is classified as
DESCRIPTION: Black leather shoes for ladies.
product from the
market.
allergic reactions.
EU/GERMANY
CHEMICAL
BRAND: 5 TH Avenue
7.5 mg/kg of Chromium VI.
NAME: Unknown
Chromium VI is classified as
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN-Code: 1241 4611
Batch number/Barcode: 12414611GER0125
Voluntary
measures:
Destruction of the
product.
allergic reactions.
DESCRIPTION: 5 TH Avenue by Halle Berry - ladies'
sandal with heel.
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NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' shoes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: PRIMIGI
choking to small children due
product from the
NAME: Unknown
to the presence of small parts
(beads) that can be easily
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 81480/00
detached and swallowed. The
Recall of the
Loren
product from end
the relevant standard.
users.
market,
DESCRIPTION: White leather shoes for young girls,
decorated with leather flowers and beads. Packaging:
paper box, size: 21
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SOFTLINES
SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES
GCSC has compiled the below sources:
PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE
The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview
reports of RAPEX notifications.
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm
The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the
information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex
II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the
information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.
The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-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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Group Management SA. SGS’s services including
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on publicly available sources as of the date stated
herein for which SGS bears no responsibility.
Although every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy, SGS makes no warranty as to error,
omissions and does not accept any liability,
without limitation, for indirect or consequential
loss or damage, or any loss or damages arising
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