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product recalls
PRODUCT RECALLS
THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS
IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
1 – 15 SEPTEMBER 2015
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 11
Audio Video and Household Appliances (7)
IT & Telecommunication (2)
Luminaires (6)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (3)
HARDGOODS
Pages 12 to 23
DIY, Tools and Hardware (3)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (14)
Sport & Leisure Goods (6)
Miscellaneous (1)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 24 to 34
Toys (22)
Juvenile Products (2)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 36 to 38
Cosmetics and Personal Care (3)
Household Care (1)
SOFTLINES
Pages 39 to 45
Textile and Clothing (9)
Shoes (0)
Bags and Accessories (2)
Jewelleries (2)
Please note that from November 2012 on, product recall notifications can be searched on line in
several countries via the Global portal on product recalls hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). You can access the OECD site by using the following link.
E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit
The lower blade guard can get
immediately stop
UNITS: About 165
stuck in the fully retracted
using the recalled
position and not automatically
saws and contact
release to cover the blade. The
Panasonic to
exposed blade poses a
laceration hazard and risk of
receive a return
prepaid shipping
injury.
label. Panasonic
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves the EY3530NQMKW 15.6V
Cordless Metal Cutter Kit and the EYC136NQK 15.6V
Cordless Metal Cutter Combo Kit. The model
EY3530 metal cutter saw is a circular metal cutting
saw in black with yellow accents. “Panasonic” is
printed in white letters on the upper wrap around
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
blade guard. “15.6 V” and “Metal Cutter Saw” are
will replace the
safety guard and
return the saws to
the consumer.
printed in black letters with yellow highlights on the
blade guard. The recalled metal cutters are about 13
inches long and 6.7 pounds. The model EY136
combo kit includes the EY3530 circular metal cutting
saw and also includes a drill and other accessories.
The model number and date code are located on the
bottom of the lower support, between the battery
and the blade.
IMPORTER
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark,
N.J.
MANUFACTURED IN: China and Japan
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Power converter
The creepage and clearance
BRAND: Watt and Co Nomade
distances between the
NAME: Convertisseur 12V – 230V - 150W / USB
windings are too small. The
soldered connections do not
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CV12-220-150
have any supplementary fixing
Batch number/Barcode: 3760110680550
measures: Import
rejected at border.
which could lead to a wire
becoming loose. As a
DESCRIPTION: Power converter, 12V to 230 V,
consequence, there is a risk of
intended for vehicles equipped with a lighter socket.
a short circuit which could lead
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Compulsory
to the user receiving an electric
shock.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60950.
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Dehumidifier
A defective capacitor inside the
measures: Recall
of the product
KINGDOM
BRAND: Wikes / Homebase / GET / ARGOS
dehumidifier may result in
overheating and fire.
from end users.
NAME: Portable Dehumidifier
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Homebase 623182 /
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
ARGOS 415 0114 / 415 1319 / Wikes SKU 156447
Low Voltage Directive.
/GET DHMD102
Batch number/Barcode: All batches sold between
June 2006-December 2008.
DESCRIPTION: 10 litre dehumidifier, 220W.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Blenders
UNITS: About 150 in the U.S. (an additional 860 sold
The lower blade can break
during use, posing a laceration
immediately stop
using the blender
in Canada)
hazard.
and contact
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The recalled blender is the Kenwood Blend-X PRO,
BLM800. The glass jar has a glass handle and a black
No reports of incidents or
replacement blade
injuries.
assembly kit to be
Kenwood to
arrange for a free
plastic lid and sits on a grey power unit with a motor
mailed to their
and user control panel. On the front lower portion of
homes.
the base is the Kenwood logo on a silver plate. On
the bottom of the blender’s base, the rating label of
recalled units has Type BLM80 and a date code
ranging from 14X01 to 15X22 (“X” being any letter)
stamped on the label.
IMPORTER
De’Longhi America, Inc., of Upper Saddle River, N.J.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
USB Cord & Wall Chargers for iPhone 5/5S
The chargers can
UNITS: About 3,200
overheat and catch fire
immediately stop using
recalled chargers and
while in use, posing a fire
contact MiWorld for a
hazard.
full refund.
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves wall chargers with USB cords
that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5S. The
chargers have a geometric print in mint green and
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
There has been one
peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004
report of the charger
are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of
catching on fire. No
the package. “Charlotte Russe” and “USB Cord &
injuries have been
reported.
Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S” are printed on the
packaging.
IMPORTER
MiWorld Accessories LLC, of New York
MANUFACTURED IN: China
AUSTRALIA
Mercator Pty Ltd—Trinidad Ceiling Fan with LED
DEFECTS
DO NOT REMOVE the
Lighting
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
When the diffuser (lamp
cover) is removed from
lamp cover. There is no
need to remove the fan
Ceiling fan with LED light.
the fan access to live
from ceiling.
parts is possible if the
Consumers should
ceiling fan light is turned
on.
register their product
with the Mercator
Special Note: Trinidad ceiling fans without light are
NOT affected by this notice.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
IDENTIFICATION (Located on the fan motor
housing):
Mercator – Model no.
FC428133BK; FC428133WH; FC428133WW
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
Risk of electric shock.
warranty department
who will arrange for the
installation of a safety
cover by a qualified
electrician at no cost to
the consumer.
For further information,
Retail Lighting Stores and Electrical wholesalers
please direct all calls
SUPPLIER
and any queries
Mercator Pty Ltd
concerning this recall to
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
the Mercator Pty Ltd –
Warranties department
http://.mercator.com.au
– 1300552255 or
warranty.administrator@
mercator.com.au.
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Off-Board Charger for Segway Personal Transporter
A wire inside the charger can
immediately stop
(PT)
detach and touch the side of
using the recalled
UNITS: About 17
the charger, posing a shock
chargers, unplug
hazard.
and contact
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Segway or the
Segway dealer
None reported.
from whom it was
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Segway PT Off-Board Chargers
manufactured from November 2012 to November
2014 with part number 23288-00001. The chargers
purchased to
are black, box-shaped and measure 8 inches wide by
13.75 inches deep by 4 inches high. Two wires used
receive a free
replacement
to connect the unit to Segway PT batteries extend
power cord
from one end. The Segway brand name is on the
equipped with a
charger above these wires. Chargers with the
ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI).
following serial numbers are being recalled:
13240C000265, 13240C000266, 13240C000268,
Segway is
13240C000269, 13240C000272, 14205C000275,
contacting
14205C000278, 14205C000280, 14205C000295,
consumers
14205C000296, 14205C000297, 14205C000298,
14205C000302, 14209C000313, 14209C000314,
directly.
14209C000321 and 14209C000324. The serial
number and part number are on a silver data plate
attached to the bottom of the charger.
IMPORTER
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
EU/MALTA
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
FIRE
Voluntary measures:
PRODUCT: Tablet computer
Due to thermal runaway,
Recall of the product
from end users.
BRAND: NVIDIA
the battery can overheat
which can lead to a fire.
NAME: SHIELD Tablet
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: P1761, P1761W and
The product does not
comply with the
P1761WX and serial numbers 0410215901781 to
requirements of the
0425214604018
Radio equipment and
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment
DESCRIPTION: Tablet computer supplied in a
cardboard box.
Directive.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
AUSTRALIA
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Ltd—Fujitsu LifeBook®
DEFECTS
Consumers should
incorporating Panasonic Battery Packs
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
In rare instances battery
packs manufactured by
identify if their notebook
and/or batteries are
Lithium ion battery pack for certain Fujitsu notebook
Panasonic Corporation
affected and to follow the
models:
may overheat.
safety instructions as a
1. Sold and shipped together with Fujitsu notebook
HAZARDS
during the period 2011-May to 2012-July
If the battery pack
2. Sold as an option (standalone battery pack sales)
overheats this poses a
3. Provided as a battery pack replacement for PC
product under warranty service
hazard to users.
the replacement battery
arrives.
Turn the computer off,
unplug the AC adaptor
and remove the battery
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
pack.
Models: E752 / P702 / S792 / SH792 (shipment
Check the Product
period: 2012 May ~ 2012 Jul)
number and Serial
number on the battery
Battery Part number: CP556150-01, CP556150-02
pack and see if they
Battery Serial number: Z120102~Z120512
match the description
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
shown under "Affected
battery packs" if they
BLUECHIP INFOTECH PTY LTD
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
match do not use this
battery pack. To use your
FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED
computer, power it using
SUPPLIER
the AC adaptor directly.
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Ltd
Visit the Fujitsu website
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.fujitsu.com/h
http://www.fujitsu.com/hk/support/products/2015-
k/support/products/2015battery-recall.html for
battery-recall.html
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fire risk and a burns
preventive measure until
more details.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Table lamp
The strain relief device on the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: DECOLAC
power cable is inadequate
NAME: Unknown
which could lead to live parts
becoming accessible. The
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1351BL
insulation of the accessible
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Table lamp: white ceramic base and
oval fabric lampshade. Supplied in a white cardboard
box with only the model reference.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal
product from the
market.
metallic parts is insufficient
which could lead to accessible
parts becoming live.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60598.
EU/LATVIA
CATEGORY: Lighting chains
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Lighting chain
The cable attached to the
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Huan Qiu
flashing unit does not have
sufficient mechanical strength
from end users,
NAME: Unknown
and could break exposing live
Destruction of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
parts.
product.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with approx. 100
lamps attached to the heart-shaped cardboard.
Marking on the label attached to the cable: Huan Qiu.
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60598.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Night light
When removing the light from
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: IKEA
the mains socket, the coloured
NAME: Patrull
plastic dome cover may detach
exposing the live electrical
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: pink 002-461-15,
components.
orange 502-411-39, white 702-390-22, white GB 502-
One accident reported.
588-70, pink GB 702-588-69, orange GB 902-588-68
from end users.
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
with the requirements of the
DESCRIPTION: Night lights: orange, white and pink.
Low Voltage Directive.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wall lamp
The cable anchorage is not
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Scan Lamps
sufficient for efficient
protection against pulling. The
from end users,
NAME: Veggllampa
cable can consequently detach
Withdrawal of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: WDV 33
exposing live parts.
product from the
Batch number/Barcode: 7 041662 002813
One accident reported.
DESCRIPTION: Wall lamp decorated with cartoon
The product does not comply
characters. Sold in a cardboard box.
with the requirements of the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Norway
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
market.
60598.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Halogen Bulbs
The lens of the bulb can
UNITS: About 370,000
shatter in the lamp or the lens
should
immediately stop
can fall and shatter, posing a
using these
laceration and burn hazard.
recalled bulbs,
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Philips 60W PAR 16 120V halogen
bulbs manufactured from November 2013 to March
2015. Date codes that represent the month and year of
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
remove them
from any fixtures
Philips has received 13
and contact
production are painted on the bulb glass along with
reports of the lens of the bulb
Philips to request
“PHILIPS Halogena PAR 16,” “China” and
shattering, including five
“60W/120/V.”
reports of property damage
totaling about $700 and two
packaging
materials and
IMPORTER
laceration injuries.
Philips Lighting North America Corporation, of
instructions for
returning the
recalled bulbs at
Somerset, N.J.
no cost. Philips
MANUFACTURED IN: China
will provide free
replacement
bulbs.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
LED Downlights for Recessed Cans
UNITS: About 24,400 (in addition, 6,200 units were sold
The internal wiring in the LED
downlights can contact the
should
immediately
in Canada)
downlight’s metal trim,
contact TCP to
posing a shock hazard to
receive a free
consumers.
replacement
lamp with
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Connected by TCP 5-inch and 6-inch
LED Downlight retrofits for recessed cans. These
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
replacement downlights are white and produce a soft
None reported.
installation
instructions.
white (2700 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color
Consumers
temperature. Affected units have item number
should not touch
“CD611LC” and the date code printed directly on the
the lamp while it
black base of the lamp. Consumers will need to shut off
is powered.
power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check
the item number and date code.
IMPORTER
Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor
Live parts can be touched by
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Brunner
NAME: Con-Cube 150, Universal Travel Adapter
the user during operation.
The product does not comply
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 7203361N
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
Batch number/Barcode: 8022068027555
relevant national standard.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Three-part travel adaptor with USB
output.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Mains wall socket
The electric resistance is
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: KAXIGE
insufficient which could lead to
the user getting an electric
NAME: Unknown
shock. The plastic is not
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 81 W-07-18
sufficiently resistant to heat
Batch number/Barcode: 4770364223815
DESCRIPTION: White two-pin mains wall socket
with earthing contacts. Transparent plastic packaging
with a label.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
which could lead to a fire.
The product does not comply
with the relevant standard IEC
60884.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Extension lead
The wires are too thin and the
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: BIERSIN
insulation can break exposing
NAME: Przedluzacz (extension lead)
the live cores which could be
touched by the user.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: SG-81
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: 5905578561951
with the requirements of the
DESCRIPTION: Mains extension lead 30 m packed
in clear plastic bag with a label.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant standard IEC 60884.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Autoplus Pty Ltd—Autoplus 48" High Lift Farm Jack
DEFECTS
Consumers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Affected high lift vehicle jacks
cease using the
48" (inch) High Lift Farm Jack
do not comply with the
product and return
requirements of the mandatory
it to Autoplus. For
standard for vehicle jacks,
further information
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
which is based on the
Australian/New Zealand
please call 02
9313 5988.
None reported
Standard AS/NZS 2693:2007.
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
Autoplus Pty Ltd
Jacks that do not comply with
the mandatory standard pose a
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
n/a
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
crushing hazard. This may
result in serious injury or death.
No picture available.
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LATVIA
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Glue
The glue contains toluene
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Alteco
(measured value: 0.2% by
weight).
NAME: Super glue
the product and
any accompanying
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
measure.
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Glue
The glue contains chloroform
measures:
Withdrawal of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode: B4J102, bar code:
8888299758404
DESCRIPTION: Glue for use with plastic, metal,
wood, rubber, paper and leather; in a black metal
tube with printed coloured letters. The tube is
packed in a blister pack.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Indonesia
EU/CYPRUS
BRAND: Unknown
(measured value: 0.23%).
Chloroform in high doses
NAME: Super Glue
causes skin irritation and can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art.No:12107
damage health if inhaled or
Batch number/Barcode: 5204396121072
DESCRIPTION: Glue in a black tube supplied in
yellow-black packaging with transparent plastic
product from the
market.
swallowed.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
cover.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
PRODUCT: Paper napkins
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of primary aromatic
amines (7.75 µg/l) from paper
napkins from China.
Withdrawal
from recipient.
No picture available.
EU/ITALY
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of chromium (3.3
mg/kg - ppm) and of
manganese (0.2 mg/kg - ppm)
and too high level of overall
migration (25 mg/dm²) from
butter knife, cleavers and
knives table stell from China.
No picture available.
EU/GERMANY
PRODUCT: Glasses
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of cadmium (1,33;
1,53; 1,63; 1,62 mg/item) and
of lead (24,7; 27,1; 29,4; 29,4
mg/item) from glasses from
China, via the Netherlands.
No picture available.
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Stainless steel knives
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of chromium (0.5;
1.7; 2.6 mg/l) from stainless
steel knives from China.
No picture available.
AUSTRALIA
Re-dispatch.
PRODUCT: Butter knife, cleavers and knives table stell
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd—Rheemglas 5 Star /
DEFECTS
Rheemplus 5 Star / Everhot 5 Star
Input your text
Withdrawal
from recipient.
Withdrawal
from recipient.
Input your text
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gas Storage Water Heater
HAZARDS
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Input your text
Model Number -- Model Name
350265N0 -- Rheemglas Freeloader 5 Star 265L Nat
Gas; 350265P0 -- Rheemglas Freeloader 5 Star 265L
Propane; 350295N0 -- Rheemglas Freeloader 5 Star
295L Nat Gas; 350295P0 -- Rheemglas Freeloader 5
Star 295L Propane; 354265N0 -- Rheemplus Freeloader
5 Star 265L Nat Gas; 354265P0 -- Rheemplus
Freeloader 5 Star 265L Propane; 354295N0 -Rheemplus Freeloader 5 Star 295L Nat Gas; 354295P0 - Rheemplus Freeloader 5 Star 295L Propane;
250265N0 -- Everhot 5 Star 265L Nat Gas; 250265P0 -Everhot 5 Star 265L Propane; 250295N0 -- Everhot 5
Star 295L Nat Gas
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Tradelink; Reece; Electsales; Harvey Norman; Plumbers
SUPPLIER
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.rheem.com.au/
No picture available.
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Glacier Bay and Schӧn kitchen faucets
The battery box used to power
immediately
UNITS: About 4,500
the faucet’s sensor can short
unplug and
circuit, overheat and/or melt,
remove batteries
DESCRIPTION
posing fire and burn hazards to
from the faucet’s
This recall involves Glacier Bay and Schӧn brand
consumers.
touchless kitchen faucets that allow the user to
waive a hand in front of a sensor to start and stop
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
battery box and
contact Lota USA
the flow of water, a pull-down sprayer head with a
The firm has received six
battery box for the
white LED light and a single handle to manually turn
reports of the faucet’s battery
faucet.
the water on and off. The touchless feature is
powered by four 1.5V batteries installed into a
box overheating, melting
and/or smoking, including one
battery box connected to the faucet. The Glacier Bay
report of a fire in the box and
faucets include a matching soap dispenser. Glacier
one report of a burn to a
Bay is printed on the base of the Glacier Bay faucets.
Schӧn is printed on the base of the Schӧn faucets.
consumer’s thumb.
for a replacement
The Glacier Bay faucets were sold in chrome,
Mediterranean bronze and stainless steel. The Schӧn
faucets were sold in chrome and stainless steel. The
model number and the manufacturing date are
printed on the faucet’s black piping that connects the
faucet to the kitchen’s water pipe under the sink.
Manufacturing dates are the YY-MM-DD format, e.g.
14-10-29 was manufactured on October 29, 2014.
IMPORTER
Lota USA, of Los Angeles, Calif.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories
BURNS
PRODUCT: Barbecue
The temperature of the base
BRAND: Maisons du Monde
on which the barbecue is
sitting becomes too high
NAME: Outside Charcoal BBQ
during use which could lead to
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model ZR 12
burns.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown.
DESCRIPTION: Outdoor, charcoal barbecue on 3
feet, made of sheet steel with a lid.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/MALTA
CATEGORY: Machinery
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Stairlift
The seat post may separate
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Acorn
from the main seat support
NAME: 120 Superglide Stairlift
while in use leading to the user
falling down the stairs. Two
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 120 Superglide Stairlift
fatal accidents reported.
Batch number/Barcode: Between 110101209781 and
The product does not comply
110202352678
with the requirements of the
DESCRIPTION: Stairlift
from end users.
Machinery Directive.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Radion wireless smoke alarms
The alarms can fail to alert
consumers to a fire, posing a
immediately
contact their
fire hazard.
dealer/installer for
UNITS: About 950
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Bosch’s Radion wireless round
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
a free replacement
smoke alarms installed as part of Bosch security
systems. Bosch security alarm systems use a control
Bosch has received two
alarm. Bosch has
contacted dealers
reports that alarms failed to
and installers
keypad labeled “Bosch” on the front surface. The
sound during installation
directly.
alarms are made of white plastic and measure 5.6
testing.
inches across and 2.4 inches high. The alarms have a
Bosch label on the back with “RFSM-A,” a bar code
with “F01U263962” and a 17-digit serial number
starting with 0922320XXX. The XXX in the 8th
through 10th positions of the serial number
designates the date code. Only alarms with date
codes 001 through 458 are included in the recall.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Shaker Chairs and Bar Stools
The legs and back of these
immediately stop
UNITS: About 780
products can break, causing
using the chairs
the person sitting on the chair
and bar stools.
or stool to fall.
Rejuvenation is
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
contacting
customers directly
None reported.
to arrange for the
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves a Shaker chair and four different
Shaker bar stools
IMPORTER
product to be
Rejuvenation of Portland, Ore.
returned for a full
refund.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Water dispensers
The screws holding the heat
band in the dispensers can
immediately stop
using the recalled
break or detach and cause the
water dispensers,
UNITS: About 190
DESCRIPTION
unit to overheat, posing a fire
unplug the units
This recall involves Nestlé three and five gallon cold
hazard.
and hot water dispensers. The units are white and
silver in color and measure about 38 inches tall by 13
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
and contact Nestlé
for a free pickup of
inches wide. Water is dispensed from the large
None reported.
plastic water bottle on the top of the unit through the
the recalled unit
and delivery of a
machine by pushing on the paddles below that are
free replacement
water dispenser.
marked with blue for cold water and red for hot
Nestlé is
water. The Nestlé Waters North America logo is on
contacting renters
the front of the units.
of the water
dispensers
IMPORTER
MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
directly.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattresses
The crib mattresses fail to
immediately stop
UNITS: About 38,400 (VYSSA SPELEVINK crib
meet the federal open flame
using the recalled
mattresses were previously recalled in January 2015
standard for mattresses,
crib mattresses
and again in May 2015 for entrapment hazards.)
posing a fire hazard.
and return them to
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
any IKEA store for
a full refund.
This recall involves IKEA VYSSA SPELEVINK crib
None reported.
Mattresses that
mattresses. The recalled mattresses are 52 inches
were given in an
long and 27 1/2 inches wide. The crib mattresses are
white with a blue piping around the edge and have
exchange to
consumers for
an identification label attached to the mattress cover
their VYSSA
has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YY format
SPELEVINK
or YY-W format and the VYSSA SPELEVINK model
mattresses in the
two previous
name. Mattresses made after July 2007 also have a
federal tag at the foot of the mattress.
recalls are
included in this
IMPORTER
recall program.
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken,
Pa.
MANUFACTURED IN: Mexico
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Tadpoles Baby and Kids Moses Basket and Stand
The Moses basket fails to
meet the federal hand held
immediately stop
infant carrier standard and the
baskets as a hand
stand fails to meet the
held infant carrier.
bassinet/cradle standard. The
basket can slide off an inclined
Consumers who
purchased both
surface and the stand can tip,
items should
posing a fall hazard for infants.
immediately stop
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
using the recalled
stand and contact
None reported
the firm for
UNITS: About 5,500 baskets and 800 stands
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves the Tadpoles Baby and Kids brand
Moses baskets and stands. The Moses basket is
made from natural tan wild palm leaves and
measures about 33 inches long by 14 inches tall and
10 inches wide. The stand has a pine wood frame, a
fabric platform and polyester rope design. The stand
measures 17 inches tall by 14 inches wide and 15
using the Moses
inches wide when extended. “Tadpoles” is printed
instructions on
on the clear plastic wrapping on the Moses baskets
and stands.
returning the
basket and stand
IMPORTER
to receive a store
Sleeping Partners International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
credit.
MANUFACTURED IN: Morocco (Moses basket) and
China (stand)
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AUSTRALIA
Super A-Mart—"Majesty" Dining Chairs
DEFECTS
Consumers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
In some isolated
check that their
Dining chairs constructed of hardwood timber legs and
circumstances, the
chairs are stable and
pine frames topped with a fully upholstered smooth
front leg joint on the
that there are no
leather-look seat and back. Measurements:
seat base of the
signs of loosening
920Hx430Wx450D
product may become
loose and fail.
or fracture. To
check the stability
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
The products have no identifying numbers
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
If the leg joint on the
of the chairs:
• turn the chairs
over
Super Amart stores only
seat base fails whilst in
use, the chair might
SUPPLIER
collapse and may cause
dust covers
Super A-Mart Pty Limited and Rocklea Furniture
injury.
• inspect the front
International
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.superamart.com.au
• remove the Velcro
leg corner blocks to
ensure they are
properly attached.
For further
information, please
call 1800 383 291 to
arrange for
replacement chairs,
repair or a refund.
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EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment
INJURIES,
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Rifle cartridges
DAMAGE TO HEARING
BRAND: Sako
The cartridges may not
product from
contain (enough) gun
end users.
NAME: 308 Win Hammerhead
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 11,7g/180gr 256A
powder. The bullet can
consequently get stuck
Batch number/Barcode: 120315
inside the barrel. If a new
DESCRIPTION: Rifle cartridges in 20 round cartridge box
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Finland
measures:
Recall of the
round is then fired the
barrel of the blocked gun
can explode.
.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
The firm has
Cabrinha Kiteboard control systems
The point of connection
between the kiteboard’s
received four
reports of the
trim line and the depower
kiteboard trim
mainline can break, and
lines breaking.
cause a loss of control,
posing a risk of injury.
No injuries have
been reported.
UNITS: About 750
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves three TrimLite Cleat™ trim control
systems for Cabrinha kiteboards, including the Overdrive
1X with TrimLite, the standard 1X with TrimLite and the
Chaos 1X with TrimLite models. A trim line connects the
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
kite to the handle held by the user, allowing the user to
The firm has received four
control the kite. Only trim lines with white tape below the
loop connecting the trim line to the cleat are part of this
reports of the kiteboard
trim lines breaking. No
recall. The control systems are comprised of a light-weight
injuries have been
control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying
reported.
lines and a harness loop/quick release (QR) mechanism.
The Overdrive 1X with TrimLite, model number
KS6CSODQC, was sold in two sizes 48 cm and 56 cm. The
standard 1X with TrimLite control system, model number
KS6CSFXQL, was sold in three sizes 42 cm, 52 cm and 60
cm. The Chaos 1X control system, model number
KS6CSCHFX, measures 44 cm. The model numbers are
located on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line
restrainers at the end of the bars.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Cannondale mountain bicycles with OPI
The OPI stem/steering tube
immediately stop
stem/steering tube
assemblies can fail, posing a
using the recalled
UNITS: About 23,000 (in addition, about 800 were
risk of injury from a fall.
bicycle and take it
sold in Canada)
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION
None reported
authorized
Cannondale dealer
This recall involves all model year 2011 through 2015
for a free repair.
Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and
Cannondale
Trigger Cannondale mountain bicycles, with OPI
stem/steering tube assemblies “OPI” is printed
dealers will fit a
locking
diagonally across the stem/steering tube in black
reinforcement
letters.
wedge assembly
IMPORTER
inside the OPI
stem/steering tube
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
and replace the
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
AUSTRALIA
to the nearest
clamp bolts.
Oceania Bicycles Australia—2015 Breezer
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Downtown 3 and Downtown EX Bicycles
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The bicycle pedal can separate
from the spindle (axle) during
immediately stop
using the bicycles
Breezer Downtown 3 and Breezer Downtown EX
use.
and return them to
Bicycle
HAZARDS
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
If the defect occurs, this may
purchase for a free
pedal
N/A
cause the rider to lose control,
replacement.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Various bicycle retailers
SUPPLIER
posing a serious fall hazard.
the place of
For further
information please
phone: 03 9799
4144
Oceania Bicycles Australia
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.ocbicycles.com.au
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AUSTRALIA
Monza Imports Cycling—Cannondale One Piece
DEFECTS
Consumers with
Integration (OPI) Mountain Bike Stem
During testing the OPI steerer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
had a reduced fatigue life-span
an OPI Stem
should
OPI stem steerers were used on Cannondale
and this can lead to premature
immediately stop
mountain bicycle models that had a Lefty front fork.
breakage of the fork clamps or
using the bicycle
All OPI Stem Steerers from 2011 to 2015 are
bolts.
and go to a
affected by the recall.
HAZARDS
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
If the steerer fails during use
replacement of the
KR053 & KR052
this may cause the rider to lose
affected steerer.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
control and may pose a fall
hazard to the cyclist.
Cannondale Dealer
for assistance and
All Cannondale Dealers between 2011 and 2015
SUPPLIER
Monza Imports Cycling
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.monzaimports.com.au
AUSTRALIA
SOLA Sport Pty Ltd—MY14 and MY15 Bianchi
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Sempre Pro and Oltre XR1 AS029 Stem
stop riding their
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A faulty stem may damage the
fork at the front side of the
The affected part is the AS029 stem. This part was
steerer tube in the location
immediately and
included on 2014 and 2015 year model Bianchi
where the stem is clamped to
return the bicycle
Sempre Pro and Bianchi Oltre XR1 bicycles
the handlebar.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
to the place of
purchase, or
Please see the attached list for affected stock
If the defect occurs, this may
dealer for
keeping units (SKU).
damage the fork and cause the
inspection.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
rider to lose control and pose a
fall hazard to the cyclist.
bicycle
another Bianchi
Sold through Independent Bicycle dealers within
Australia
SUPPLIER
SOLA Sport Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.solasport.com.au
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AUSTRALIA
Smiggle Pty Ltd—Original Spy Pen and Notebook
DEFECTS
Customers should
Lock Holographic with Spy Pen
The button cell batteries in the
immediately stop
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
original spy marker pen are
using the original
Original Spy Pen and Notebook Lock Holographic
secured with a twist top lid,
spy marker pen
with Spy Pen
which may become loose and
and return it to
release the batteries.
Smiggle for a
refund or
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Line numbers: 471241 and 405620
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
None reported
HAZARDS
If young children gain access to
the button batteries and ingest
SUPPLIER
them, they may suffer internal
burn injuries, which can result
Smiggle Pty Ltd
in serious illness and even
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
death.
exchange.
Please call 1800
612 236 Mon-Fri
9am-5.30pm
(AEDT) or email
[email protected]
om.au or visit
smiggle.com.au
for more
information.
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EU/CYPRUS
CORRIGENDUM
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product does not bear a
Consumer Products– July 1 - 15 –2015 has been
warning label with regard to
measures:
Withdrawal of the
removed after a revised risk assessment by the
notifying authorities.
the laser.
CATEGORY: Toys
PRODUCT: Airsoft gun
product from the
market.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
BRAND: Smart
NAME: Gun Powerful Weapon
60825-1 with respect to
labelling.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: K33B
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Black and silver plastic toy gun with
laser aimer, supplied in cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The plastic material of the head
measures:
Warning
BRAND: Unknown
of the doll contains di-(2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
consumers of the
risks,
NAME: Smile Fashion Princess
(measured value: 14.7% by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.JB3818 (on the
weight). This phthalate may
Recall of the
package) JB3818B (on the label) N: 106530 (on the
harm the health of children,
product from end
label)
causing possible damage to
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 8585030106530 (on the
label)
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with long blond hair,
white wedding dress, white veil, purple necklace,
pink belt decorated with flower, white gloves and
pink shoes. Packaging: a pink cardboard box with a
transparent plastic window on the front side.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
the reproductive system. It
also contains di-isononyl
phthalate (DINP) (measured
value: 0.2% by weight).
According to the REACH
Regulation DEHP is prohibited
in all toys and childcare articles
and DINP is prohibited in toys
or childcare articles that can be
placed in the mouth by
children.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy police set
The suction cups can easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
be removed from the
NAME: SHOOT GUN
projectiles and be put in the
mouth and block the airways.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.444- (on the
The product does not comply
package) ITEM NO:38109 (on the label)
with the requirements of the
Batch number/Barcode: 7521890381091 (on the
Toy Safety Directive and the
label)
relevant European standard
EN 71-1.
DESCRIPTION: Toy police set made of plastic
product from the
market,
Ban on the
marketing of the
product and any
accompanying
measures.
material containing two guns, six projectiles with
orange suction cups, a knife, a compass, a badge,
two grenades and a target. Packaging: a
transparent plastic blister with paper back.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic toy pony
The plastic material of the toy
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Sweet manja
contains di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP) (measured
NAME: Sweet Pony with Natural Colors
value: up to 10.7% by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LOT: 05/05/2014
weight). This phthalate may
Batch number/Barcode: 6920141191198
DESCRIPTION: Plastic pony with a rotating head in
4 different colours with flowers on the body. The
package also includes a pink brush, little stickers
and individually wrapped candies. Package size
approximately 65 x 83 x 25 mm.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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product from the
market.
harm the health of children,
causing possible damage to
the reproductive system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The soft toy has small parts
BRAND: PAUL
that can easily be detached
(the eyes).
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
In addition, the fibrous stuffing
material of the toy is easily
Batch number/Barcode: 5097
accessible due to the
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy donkey with scarf, in sitting
measures:
weakness of certain seams.
position.
A small child could put the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
parts or the stuffing in the
mouth and choke on them.
Recall of the
product from end
users.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
EU/DENMARK
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft book with soother holder
The attachment of the soother
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Heimess
holder is rigid and longer than 3
cm. For a child unable to sit
NAME: Cloth picture book with sootherchain
unaided there is a risk that an
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 742620
impact could occur in the back
Batch number/Barcode: charge 1907695 /
4011534426200
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the attachment in the mouth
and falls face down. The
attachment could block the
holder, marketed together as a toy. The soother
internal airway of the child, or
holder is supplied with round wooden pearls in
colours and a flat round red wooden garment
the attachment could cause
attachment with 3 holes, a diameter of 35 mm and a
pharynx/trachea area.
of the toy from 1 February 2015, batch 1945251 and
higher, where the garment fastener is smaller. This
market.
of the mouth if the child has
DESCRIPTION: Soft book with attached soother
metal-part sticking out 13 mm. There is new version
product from the
bruising around
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
notification covers only the described old version.
Toy Safety Directive and with
the relevant European standard
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
EN 71-1.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL, SUFFOCATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Fancy-dress costume
The material of the black collar
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Party Pro
of the jacket contains di-(2-
product from the
NAME: Pompier US ('Firefighter US')
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value: 13.2% by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Costume 7-9 years -
weight). This phthalate may
Recall of the
ref 8728750879 Costume 4-6 years - ref 8728750846
harm the health of children,
product from end
Batch number/Barcode: lot: 871-43 /bar codes:
causing possible damage to
the reproductive system.
users,
According to the REACH
product.
3700393632181 and 3700393632174 - manufactured:
2015
DESCRIPTION: Fireman fancy-dress costume made
of red material comprising a jacket, trousers and a
hat, packaged in a transparent plastic bag with black
material. A card inserted in the top part of the
packaging contains product information and
markings.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
market,
Destruction of the
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
Furthermore, the plastic bag of
the packaging is too thin: if a
child plays with it and puts the
head inside the bag, this may
easily cling to the mouth and
nose causing suffocation.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soap bubble toy
The soapy water in the product
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SWEET TOYS
contains an excessive amount
NAME: Bubble hands pompero
of aerobic mesophilic bacteria
(measured value up to 1.8
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 2530 (batch
million cfu/ml). There is a risk
270113)
of infection as the solution may
Batch number/Barcode: 8436033025307
come in contact with the
mouth, hands and eyes.
DESCRIPTION: Pink plastic tube which contains a
soap solution. The tube has a container for sweets at
the end.
product from the
market.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Bow and arrow set
The product poses a risk of
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: KingSport
injuries because the kinetic
NAME: Archery Set - Shooting
energy of the arrows
discharged from the bow is too
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: art. 58326
high.
Batch number/Barcode: 6438022583265
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Plastic archery set for children with a
bow, red arrows with suction cups, a red arrow bag
and a target supplied in a cardboard box.
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
CATEGORY: Toys
MICROBIOLOGICAL
PRODUCT: Make-up set
The product contains mold
BRAND: MADE
(measured value: 2100 cfu/g)
and aerobic mesophilic bacteria
NAME: Petite Girls
(measure value: 3700 cfu/g).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: REF. 76741 ITEM NO.
The contamination can cause
40888
eye irritation and inflammation
Batch number/Barcode: 8590756767415
DESCRIPTION: Make-up kit includes a round mirror
on a chain, stickers for nails, pink gel with glitters and
pink oval cosmetic case with a transparent lid, which
consists of: 1 blush, 4x eye shadow, 2x lipstick and
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
of the conjunctiva.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
brush for application of cosmetics supplied in blister
packaging. AGES 3+.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/DENMARKS
CATEGORY: Toys
SUFFOCATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wooden puzzle
The plastic bag of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Biltema
packaging is too thin. If a child
NAME: Fiskepussel ('fishing puzzle')
plays with the packaging, the
plastic can cover the mouth
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art nr 85-7820
and nose causing the child to
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Flat wooden puzzle (9 pieces) with
magnetic fishing rod. Each piece can be lifted using
the fishing rod which has a magnet at the end of a
string. The puzzles show an underwater scene. Size:
30 cm x 22 cm.
product from the
market.
suffocate.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy swords and shield
The shield contains di-(2-
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value: 0.46% by
market,
NAME: TAG Sword
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. no.: ZW858-01
harm the health of children,
Recall of the
causing possible damage to
product from end
the reproductive system.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Two toy swords and a shield made
of plastic; the shield is black and gold with a skull.
The toy is supplied in a plastic bag with a cardboard
base.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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product from the
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The plastic material of the doll
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
contains di-(2-ethylhexyl)
NAME: NOVI Stars
phthalate (DEHP) (measured
value: 2.5% by weight). This
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2026 A
phthalate may harm the health
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll packaged in a cardboard
box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
of children, causing possible
damage to the reproductive
system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic horse and carriage
A small plastic part can easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Chuang Xing
detach from the wheel of the
carriage. A small child may put
NAME: Wagon - my funny pony
it in the mouth and choke on it.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 518
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 20140730,
with the requirements of the
Barcode: 0446214000038
DESCRIPTION: Plastic horse and carriage operated
by 3 "AA" batteries. The product is supplied in a pink
product from the
market.
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
cardboard box with a transparent window.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/DENMARK
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic toy
The head and tail of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Unknown
detached, generating small
parts and making the small
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 0590017
balls inside the toy accessible.
Batch number/Barcode: 5766181749279
DESCRIPTION: The dinosaur is made of flexible
plastic and filled with very small balls that can be
squeezed. The dinosaur is green and brown colour
and 15 cm high.
EU/SLOVAKIA
dinosaur can be easily
product from the
market.
A small child could put the
small parts in the mouth and
choke on them.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
relevant European Standard EN
71-1.
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic educational toy
The product contains small
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
parts (the letters) which can be
easily detached. A small child
NAME: Unknown
could put them in the mouth
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 5010262 (on the label)
and choke on them.
Batch number/Barcode: 6951450102629
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Plastic, creative, educational, multicoloured cube with holes in the shape of letters and
small puzzle pieces. A transparent plastic bag
containing the letters is supplied with the cube
(inside). The product is packed in a white plastic
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
the product and
any accompanying
measures,
Warning
consumers of the
risks,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
mesh bag with an attached cardboard label.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/MALTA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Toy scooter
Small plastic parts and small
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Miou
bits of the stickers can easily
NAME: Today is 4 - SCOOTER
detach. A small child may put
them in the mouth and choke
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
on them. The locking device
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
maintaining the steering
DESCRIPTION: Pink toy kick scooter packaged in
column in position may
disengage while a child is
cardboard box.
riding. This may cause the child
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
to lose control on the scooter
and fall, suffering injuries.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game
UNITS: About 14,000 (In addition, about 200 were
The plastic worm at the end of
the fishing pole line can
immediately stop
using the recalled
sold in Canada)
separate, producing small parts
games and keep
that pose a choking hazard to
them out of the
children. Additionally, the small
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves two models of the Juratoys
fishing game, Sardines and Starfish. The fishing
magnet inside the worm can
reach of young
children.
liberate. Swallowing multiple
Consumers should
game user picks up a toy fish using a play fishing rod
magnets can result in serious
contact Juratoys
with a magnetic worm. The Sardine fishing game has
internal injury.
for a prepaid
shipping envelope
a red and white sardine with a yellow eye painted on
a sardine-shaped tin and has product number J08152
to return the
printed on the bottom of the container at the tail, and
The firm has received about
game. Juratoys
on the back of one of the fish pieces. The Starfish
417 reports of the plastic worm
fishing game has an orange starfish painted on a
will then send a
$15 refund check
starfish-shaped tin with a product number J08153
at the end of the fishing pole
line separating and releasing
printed on the bottom of the container and on the
small parts, including four
game and a $20
back of one of the fish pieces. Each set comes with
reports of children ingesting a
refund check for
two wooden fishing rods and several wooden fish
small part. No injuries have
been reported.
the Starfish game.
with a magnetic button in the middle. The lid of each
for the Sardines
Consumers who
tin package contains the word “Janod®.”
paid more should
IMPORTER
include a receipt in
the return to
Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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INCIDENTS/INJURIES
receive a full
refund.
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AUSTRALIA
Origo & Co Pty Ltd trading as DAISO—Megaphone
DEFECTS
Cease using the
Toy
Small parts may detach from
product
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
the product. The products do
immediately and
Megaphone Toy
not comply with the mandatory
return it to a Daiso
safety standard for toys for
Store for a full
children up to and including 36
months of age (Australian
refund.
Bar Code:4947678807714
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Standard AS/NZS ISO
DAISO stores located in Victoria:
8124.1:2003, as amended by
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Daiso Midtown Plaza CBD; Daiso Westfield
the regulation).
Doncaster; Daiso Box Hill Centro; Daiso Hive
Abbotsford
HAZARDS
This recall applies to affected products purchased
during use, this poses a
from the above stores only. Refunds are only
potential choking hazard to
young children.
available from these stores.
If small-parts are liberated
SUPPLIER
Origo & Co.Pty.Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.daisostore.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Origo & Co Pty Ltd trading as DAISO—Stomping
DEFECTS
Cease using the
Elephant Toy
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Small parts may detach from
the product. The products do
product
immediately and
Stomping Elephant Toy
not comply with the mandatory
return it to a Daiso
safety standard for toys for
Store for a full
children up to and including 36
months of age (Australian
refund.
Bar code:4984343904576
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Standard AS/NZS ISO
DAISO stores located in Victoria: Daiso Midtown
8124.1:2003, as amended by
Plaza CBD; Daiso Westfield Doncaster; Daiso Box
the regulation).
Hill Centro; Daiso Hive Abbotsford; Daiso Highpoint
This recall applies to affected products purchased
HAZARDS
from the above stores only. Refunds are only
during use, this poses a
available from these stores.
potential choking hazard to
SUPPLIER
young children.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
If small-parts are liberated
Origo & Co.Pty.Ltd.
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.daisostore.com.au
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AUSTRALIA
Origo & Co Pty Ltd trading as DAISO—Submarine
DEFECTS
Cease using the
Toy
Small parts may detach from
product
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
the product. The products do
immediately and
Submarine Toy to play in the water
not comply with the mandatory
return it to a Daiso
safety standard for toys for
Store for a full
children up to and including 36
months of age (Australian
refund.
Bar code:4947678007671
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Standard AS/NZS ISO
DAISO stores located in Victoria: Daiso Midtown
8124.1:2003, as amended by
Plaza CBD; Daiso Westfield Doncaster; Daiso Box
the regulation).
Hill Centro; Daiso Hive Abbotsford; Daiso Highpoint
HAZARDS
This recall applies to affected products purchased
If small-parts are liberated
from the above stores only. Refunds are only
during use, this poses a
available from these stores.
potential choking hazard to
young children.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
SUPPLIER
Origo & Co. PTY.LTD.
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.daisostore.com.au/
AUSTRALIA
Origo & Co Pty Ltd trading as DAISO—Tiger & Hippo
DEFECTS
Cease using the
Toys
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Small parts may detach from
the product. The products do
product
immediately and
Tiger & Hippo Toys
not comply with the mandatory
return it to a Daiso
safety standard for toys for
Store for a full
children up to and including 36
months of age (Australian
refund.
Bar code:4984343904613
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Standard AS/NZS ISO
DAISO stores located in Victoria: Daiso Midtown
8124.1:2003, as amended by
Plaza CBD; Daiso Westfield Doncaster; Daiso Box
the regulation).
Hill Centro; Daiso Hive Abbotsford; Daiso Highpoint
HAZARDS
This recall applies to affected products purchased
If small-parts are liberated
from the above stores only. Refunds are only
during use, this poses a
available from these stores.
potential choking hazard to
young children.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
SUPPLIER
Origo & Co.Pty.Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.daisostore.com.au
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EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
CHOKING, STRANGULATION
Compulsory
The wooden balls of the chain
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Soother Chain
break easily, generating small
BRAND: Small Foot
parts. A small child could put
them in the mouth and choke
NAME: Baby Soother Chain Mouse
on them. Furthermore, the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Mouse, type n° 2461
chain is too long, posing a risk
Batch number/Barcode: 4020972024619
DESCRIPTION: Wooden, colourful, mouse-themed
soother chain made of balls threaded on a cord;
supplied in a plastic bag.
product from the
market.
of strangulation.
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 12586.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
EU/BELGIUM
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Travel cot
BRAND: Dreambee
SUFFOCATION, INJURIES
Voluntary
The velcro holding the base of
measures: Recall
of the product
the bed (mattress) detaches
too easily. A small child could
pull on the base of the
NAME: Unknown
mattress and end up stuck
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 578557, 578559,
underneath, with the risk of
578562, 578566, 631369
suffocation. Moreover, the
Batch number/Barcode: 5414057570778
bed's locking system is not
appropriate. A small child could
DESCRIPTION: Folding travel cot for babies with
press down on the edge of the
carrier bag, mattress and two wheels. Five different
bed, the locking system
releases, with the risk of the
colours.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
from end users.
child passing over the top and
falling to the floor, causing
injuries.
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 716-2.
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EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Mascara
The product contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Ruby Rose
isobutylparaben, as indicated in
the list of ingredients.
NAME: 2000 Ruby Rose - Advanced Performance
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 01 HB-5030
product from the
market.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Batch number/Barcode: 3760133123928; batch
number: 11D11120 - Date of fabrication 08.05.2011 ;
Date of validity 08.08.2016
DESCRIPTION: Mascara, content: 10.5g in a black
plastic tube (110/20 mm), packaged in a black
cardboard box 110/25 mm.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: False Nails
The glue contains dibutyl
BRAND: 1. Ming Yu, 2. Unknown, 3. Unknown,
phthalate (DBP), which is toxic
to reproduction.
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
4. K-nail, 5. Unknown, 6. Unknown
The notifying country qualified
NAME: 1. Art Nails, 2. Art Nails, 3. Unique Mode, 4.
Nail Art, 5. Airbrush Nails, 6. Charming nails
the glue as a cosmetic product.
The product does not comply
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. Unknown,
with the Cosmetic Products
2. KP-801, 3. Unknown, 4. KP-1261, 5. Unknown,
Regulation.
6. Unknown
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Different sets of artificial nails with
glue in transparent plastic packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Nail glue
The nail glue contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
KINGDOM
BRAND: BYB
chloroform (measured value up
NAME: Bond Nail Glue
to 10%). Chloroform in high
doses causes skin irritation and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
can damage health if inhaled or
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Nail glue for false nails. Pink and
yellow label on opaque bottle with white screw on
product from the
market.
swallowed.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
cap.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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MEASURES
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Always keep all
Prestone® Windshield De-Icer and Prestone® Ice &
The trigger spray assembly can
Frost Shield
be removed from the De-Icer
products that
contain hazardous
UNITS: About 4.1 million
and Frost Shield container. The
chemicals out of
product contains methanol and
reach and sight of
ethylene glycol. Children may
gain access to the product by
children.
removing the trigger assembly,
inspect the bottle
posing a risk of poisoning.
to see if the
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
trigger assembly
can be removed
None reported
by twisting the
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves two products: Prestone
Windshield De-Icer and Prestone Ice & Frost Shield.
The Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) is used to melt
ice on vehicle windshields and windows. The De-Icer
was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray
plastic bottle with a black tip on the nozzle. The
Consumers should
Prestone Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247) is used to
neck shroud
reduce morning frost, light ice and snow on vehicle
counter-clockwise.
windshields, windows and wiper blades. The Frost
Shield was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger
If the trigger
spray plastic bottle with a yellow trigger pull. The
removed,
SKU number is printed on the bottom left of the back
label.
consumers should
contact Prestone
IMPORTER
to receive a new
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
assembly can be
replacement
trigger assembly
that, once
engaged, cannot
be removed.
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ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
Loose ends on children’s
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: YES! DO KID'S (YES!DO)
clothing, at the back, can
NAME: Unknown
become trapped during various
activities of a child. A loop can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: YD290
be created and injuries to the
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Floral print bikini designed for girls
up to 8 years of age. The bikini is manufactured with
cords to be tied at the back area of the garment.
product from the
market.
child may occur.
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Boys' swimming trunks
The functional cords in the
BRAND: SANS ELLE
waist area are too long and
may become trapped during
NAME: Unknown
various activities of a child,
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
causing injuries.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Black bathing trunks for boys with
an image of the character "Cookie Monster" printed
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
on the front – designed for children up to 7 years.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Babies' outfit
The small decorative elements
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Donino
NAME: Unknown
may be easily detached. A
small child may put them in the
mouth and choke.
product from the
market,
Recall of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Tk.677
product from end
Batch number/Barcode: 8697695204909
users.
DESCRIPTION: Babies' outfit made of a sweatshirt
and trousers. The product is decorated with three
bears and has glued rhinestones. The product is
supplied in a plastic bag.
Size: 62-3M
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Girls' trousers
The small decorative elements
BRAND: SEAGULL
of the trousers may be easily
detached. A small child may
NAME: Unknown
put them in the mouth and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CSQ-88110
choke.
Batch number/Barcode: 4578499874861
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Girls' jeans with elastic waist. The
product is decorated with a bow and with glued
rhinestones.
Size: 12-36 months
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Croker Kids Ireland kids hoodie
The sweatshirts have a
UNITS: About 1,200
drawstring around the neck
immediately take
these recalled
area which poses a
hoodies away
strangulation hazard to
from children.
children. Drawstrings can
become entangled or caught
Consumers can
remove the
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves James Trading Group’s Croker
Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie with model number
IR6012 printed on a hang tag attached to the hoodie.
on playground slides, hand
drawstring from
The kids hoodie has green fabric on the upper chest
rails, school bus doors or other
the hoodie to
and arms with a white diagonal stripe across the
moving objects, posing a
significant strangulation and/or
eliminate the
torso and a blue panel on the bottom half of the
hoodie. “Ireland” is printed in white letters across
entanglement hazard to
to the place where
the chest and there are three Shamrock logos
children. In February 1996,
purchased for a
embroidered onto a patch on the bottom left side of
CPSC issued guidelines about
drawstrings in children's upper
full refund.
the hoodie. The hoodie is 75% cotton and 25%
polyester. The hoodie was sold in kids sizes “2YR”
outerwear. In 1997, those
through “12YR” printed on the hang tag and on the
guidelines were incorporated
tag sewn into the neck of the garment. “Croker” is
into a voluntary standard. Then,
printed on the inside neck label on the garment.
in July 2011, based on the
IMPORTER
guidelines and voluntary
None reported.
standard, CPSC issued a
MANUFACTURED IN: China
hazard or return it
federal regulation. CPSC's
actions demonstrate a
commitment to help prevent
children from strangling or
getting entangled on neck and
waist drawstrings in upper
outerwear, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION, INJURIES
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
The loose ends at the back, in
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: LE PETIT SWIM
the waist area and in neck area
can become trapped during
NAME: Unknown
various activities of a child. A
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Size: 6-8 years of age
loop can be created and
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Green and yellow swimming
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product from the
market.
injuries and strangulation to the
child may occur.
costume. Size: 6-8 years of age.
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
standard EN 14682.
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MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Ladies' scarf
The non-transparent part of the
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: L´asessor
scarves contain a too high level
NAME: Terttu
of azo dyes releasing the
aromatic amines benzidine
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: art. ST-2944
(measured concentration 2000
Batch number/Barcode: 1106176672009 (Black),
mg/kg for the black scarf and
1106176717243 (Rose)
57 mg/kg for the rose scarf);
the black scarf contains
DESCRIPTION: Scarf made of silk (60 %) and cotton
furthermore azo dyes releasing
(40 %). Both ends of the scarf are transparent with a
the aromatic amine biphenyl-4-
flower pattern and fringes.
ylamine at a too high levell
(measured concentration 65
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
mg/kg). When the product is in
direct and prolonged contact
with the skin, the aromatic
amine may be absorbed by the
skin. Aromatic amines can
cause cancer, cell mutations
and affect reproduction.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
AUSTRALIA
Myer Pty Ltd—Babyworld T-Shirt and Overall Set
DEFECTS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Two-piece set includes a white t-shirt and black &
The ring snaps may become
loose and detach from the
cease using the
overall and return
white checkered overalls.
garment.
it to a Myer store
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
NBS15072 (can be found on the care label)
If separated from the garment,
the ring snaps may pose a
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
for a refund.
potential choking hazard.
Myer department stores
www.myer.com.au
Kid About Town retail store
SUPPLIER
Myer Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.myer.com.au
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SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL, SUFFOCATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Fancy-dress costume
The material of the black collar
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Party Pro
of the jacket contains di-(2-
product from the
NAME: Pompier US ('Firefighter US')
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value: 13.2% by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Costume 7-9 years -
weight). This phthalate may
Recall of the
ref 8728750879 Costume 4-6 years - ref 8728750846
harm the health of children,
product from end
Batch number/Barcode: lot: 871-43 /bar codes:
causing possible damage to
the reproductive system.
users,
According to the REACH
product.
3700393632181 and 3700393632174 - manufactured:
2015
DESCRIPTION: Fireman fancy-dress costume made
of red material comprising a jacket, trousers and a
hat, packaged in a transparent plastic bag with black
material. A card inserted in the top part of the
packaging contains product information and
markings.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
market,
Destruction of the
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
Furthermore, the plastic bag of
the packaging is too thin: if a
child plays with it and puts the
head inside the bag, this may
easily cling to the mouth and
nose causing suffocation.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
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SOFTLINES: BAGS AND ACCESSORIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
HEALTH RISK / OTHER
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Particulate respirator
The respirator does not
measures:
Withdrawal of
BRAND: 3M (COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT)
protect users against
the product
harmful particles.
from the
NAME: Aura
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 9332+
The product does not
comply with the
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
requirements of the
DESCRIPTION: Particulate respirator with valve, to protect
against dusts, mists, toxic substances and micro-organisms.
The counterfeit respirators can be identified because of the
missing welding patterns in the upper part. The product has
both name and model number counterfeit. Queries can be
market.
Personal Protective
Equipment Directive and
the relevant European
standard EN 149.
addressed by e-mail to the company at
[email protected].
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Pink Giraffe Animal Purse
The red paint on the
zipper contains excessive
should
immediately
levels of lead, violating
take these
UNITS: About 630
DESCRIPTION
the federal lead paint
recalled purses
This recall involves the Imagine Nation Books pink Giraffe
standard.
Animal Purse with brown spots. The purse measures about
16 inches high by 14 inches long. The purse looks like a pink
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
away from
young children
stuffed animal giraffe with brown spots and brown feet and
None reported.
a red zipper down the center of the back. There is a sewn-in
tag inside the zipper pouch that reads “MADE IN CHINA.” A
hang-tag attached to the purse has “JEWELRY is fun, LEAD
and contact
Imagine Nation
Books for
instructions on
returning the
COMPLIANT” on the front and “WARNING: Not for Children
purse for a full
under 3 years old”, “www.jewelryisfun.com” and item
refund.
number “CHJF10032AST” on the back. No other color
combinations are included in this recall.
IMPORTER
Imagine Nation Books, of Louisville, Colo.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Wristwatch
The watches contain an
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: APOLIMA
excessive amount of lead
NAME: Unknown
(measured value 2.2% by
weight). Exposure to lead is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: All models with the
harmful for human health.
same bar code are affected
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: 3700781418397
with the REACH Regulation.
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
DESCRIPTION: Metallic bracelet wristwatches with
different patterns and colours.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Bracelet
The bracelet contains lead
measures:
Temporary ban on
BRAND: Marenja
(measured value: 4% by
weight). Exposure to lead is
NAME: Marenja Cristal-Cadeau
harmful for human health.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 06000601
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: X0008PVG35
with the REACH Regulation.
the supply, offer to
supply and display
of the product.
DESCRIPTION: Plated, costume jewellery bracelet
with a light-blue, heart-shaped centre stone. Metal
wrist band in silver colour with crystal detail. The
item is contained inside a cream coloured
presentation box embossed with the inscription
MARENJA.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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