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PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 1 – 15 APRIL 2010 CONTENTS ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 8 Electrical appliances (5) Lighting Equipments (4) Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (4) HARDLINES Pages 9 to 43 Toys (12) Juvenile Items (4) Premiums (0) Children articles (1) - See ‘Sport & Leisure Goods’ Children articles (17) - See ‘SOFTLINES’ Home Furnishing & Houseware (29) Home Improvement & DIY (0) Personal & Home Care Items (1) Sport & Leisure Goods (2) PPE (0) Miscellaneous (3) SOFTLINES Pages 44 to 57 Wearing Apparels (17) Home Textiles (0) Footwear, Bags and Accessories (1) . E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Rice cooker The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is not earthed and in the case of an insulation defect the outer casing will become live; and because the cable insulation is so brittle that it cracks after being handled normally for a short time, exposing live wires that could be touched. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335. Voluntary stop of sales by the retailer. BRAND: Tiger King TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ARC-G18HT DESCRIPTION: Rice cooker, diameter approximately 26cm, with closable lid, 220 Volt, 700 Watt, capacity: 1.8 litres COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Korea EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Vacuum cleaner - DC05 Motorhead vacuum cleaner The product poses a risk of electric shock because the hose can become detached from the handle, exposing three electrical contacts. If the user touches these contacts while the machine is plugged in they could receive an electric shock. Ten incidents reported. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335. BRAND: Dyson TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 079. Product sold between 2000 and 2005. DESCRIPTION: Domestic vacuum cleaner. Grey and purple in colour and supplied in Dyson branded packaging with required safety warnings and operating instructions. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Malaysia PAGE 2 Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers HAZARD: An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 600 in the United States, 140 in Canada and 15 in Puerto Rico DISTRIBUTOR: Mares USA, of Boca Raton, Fla. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: Italy PAGE 3 < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA CABAC—Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) HAZARDS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Risk of electric shock. CONSUMERS ACTION CABAC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) DEFECTS IDENTIFYING FEATURES In the affected product, in the event of removing the input plug from the socket outlet while the UPS is still energised, backfeed voltage may be present on the pins of the plug or the UPS input mains connector pins. UPS1700DV2 Serial numbers beginning with 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 SUPPLIER Cabac AUSTRALIA Salton (Aust) Pty Ltd—George Foreman Stick Mixer GFSM1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: George Forman Hand held blender. IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Batches 0933, 0935, 0942, 0943, 0949. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT: The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Retravision, Target, Target Country, Betta Electrical, Harris Scarfe and internet sales direct from company website. SUPPLIER: Salton (Aust) Pty Ltd PAGE 4 HAZARDS: It is possible that pieces of broken blades may be in the food. DEFECTS: The blade at the end of the blender shaft may break. Cabac advises that any product purchased from 2006 until mid 2009 should be sent back immediately to the point of purchase or any electrical wholesaler. The product will then be forwarded to Cabac for inspection and modification to correct the issue if it exists, at no extra cost. Any product with a large blue dot on the back panel does not need to be returned as these products have already had the modifications implemented. CONSUMERS ACTION Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the blender shaft attachment and contact the Salton Customer Service Department on 1800 190 400 (Australia) or 0508 629 777 (New Zealand) for instructions concerning the return of the shaft and receiving a replacement part. < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because: - the insulation resistance is not sufficient; - the connections of the terminals are not adequate; - the cross-sectional area of the conductors is too small; - the cable is not adequately anchored; - there is no protection against damp conditions that may arise through normal use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598. Import rejected by the customs authorities. BRAND: Rotuladas TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 106/04 DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with lights in the shape of flowers of different colours. Packaged in a transparent bag. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SWEDEN CATEGORY: Lighting equipment FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Lamp - Disko Trafiklys / Disco Traffic Light The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - live parts are accessible when the lamp is replaced, - the fixing of the cover, which is openError! Hyperlink reference not valid.ed for lamp replacement, is not sufficient, - the internal wiring for the lamp holders has a cross-section that is less than required; and a risk of fire because: - the plastic material which retains current-carrying parts in position is not sufficiently fire resistant. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598. BRAND: Tiger TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 0200010047589 DESCRIPTION: Tiger. A decorative lamp in the form of a traffic light, 27 cm tall, with different flashing modes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 5 Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: LED tube lamp The product poses a risk of electric shock because the accessible metal body of the lamp is live. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Ledicor TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: 25W, LC-T8-150 -K/LC-T8-150-L DESCRIPTION: LED lamp (T8 tube type) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chain ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Lighting chain - Talven Valot The product poses a risk of electric shock because the live soldered terminal of the lamp holder is accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950. BRAND: Lumo TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: XML-80710L/2305 Bar code: 6 430033 333686 DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain in the form of flowers. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 6 Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Electrical plug The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts can be accessed without a pin being inserted. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Rayo TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 33030; barcode: 8430204330306 DESCRIPTION: White electrical plug in a transparent blister pack. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE PRODUCT: Mains adaptor he product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - it lacks the required insulation on conducting parts; - it overheats; - the fuse terminals are screwed on to plastic instead of metal. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard. BRAND: Fang An TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar Code 6985184855056 Model FA-609 DESCRIPTION: Three way mains adaptor for domestic use, to convert one socket to three sockets. The packaging is cardboard with transparent plastic. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 7 < BACK TO CONTENTS . E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Travel adaptor - All-in-One World Wide Travel Adaptor The product poses a risk of electric shock because the contact pins, intended for use in the USA, can be exposed and could be touched whilst they are live. Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. BRAND: Travel Blue TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Cat. No. 179, EAN: 5 018 404 001 795 DESCRIPTION: Travel adaptor. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Travel charger for mobile phone The product poses a risk of electric shock because the clearances in the mains transformer between the primary and the secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950. BRAND: Celly TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: LH-208T, Bar code: 8 021735 191421 DESCRIPTION: Travel charger for mobile phone with retractable cable. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 8 Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Puzzle mat - EVA PUZZLE MATS The product poses a risk of choking because it contains removable parts, which entirely fit into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. BRAND: IAN YING TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Toy packed in clear plastic wrap. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/AUSTRIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Puzzle mat - 72-piece puzzle mat The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts which fit into the small part cylinder and can be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. BRAND: Möbelix TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 9007019153019 DESCRIPTION: The puzzle mat consists of 72 puzzle pieces made of foam-like material. Each part contains a removable figure or letter. Size of individual component: approximately 16 x 16 cm. May be used as a puzzle and for playing games on. Zipped bag made of flexible transparent plastic, enclosing a colour-printed leaflet (see attached photographs). Voluntary withdrawal from the market. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 9 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys BURNS AND CHOKING PRODUCT: Soft toy - Dozy Dolphin The product poses a risk of burns because the surface of the batteries becomes too hot and is not adequately insulated; and a risk of choking because of the presence of a small part (the on/ off button) that can be easily detached and could be swallowed by a child. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. BRAND: Cloud B TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 30140260 DESCRIPTION: Grey and white soft toy in the form of a dolphin, 20 cm long, with a battery-operated musical box. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Toy cubes BRAND: Prestige TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AC-1120 code 9400030024215 DESCRIPTION: Toy packed in clear plastic wrap. The product poses a chemical risk because the green cube contains 143 mg/kg of chromium and 633 mg/kg of lead and the yellow cube contains 254 mg/kg of chromium and 1263 mg/kg of lead. Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia PAGE 10 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING AND DAMAGE TO HEARING Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. PRODUCT: Bath toy set BRAND: Animal TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Bath toy set of squeezable, squeaky, soft plastic toys in 8 different colours and shapes - with a sound-emitting element. Packed in a plastic bag attached to a colourful original label. The back of the label is marked: "Fruit Summer Animal". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/GERMANY The product poses a risk of - choking because the whistle can be easily detached and swallowed, and - damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71. CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Pens - Loony Balloony The product poses a chemical risk because of an excessive quantity of benzene in the felt-tip pens: green: 75.6 mg/kg, blue: 61.6 mg/ kg, yellow: 18.3 mg/kg, red: 12.4 mg/kg, brown: 14.2 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. BRAND: Kits to go - activity set TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8711252755342, Item No 75534, Article No 326628. DESCRIPTION: Toy pens for decorating balloons packed in an orange plastic case with printed cardboard sleeve and shrink-wrapped in transparent plastic film. Recall from the market by the importer/ manufacturer COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 11 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Soft toy - dog The product poses a risk of choking because the heart-shaped pendant is easy to remove and fits into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. Import rejected by the customs authorities. BRAND: Muaa TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 500010056 DESCRIPTION: The product is a pink soft-toy dog resembling a poodle with bows attached to its ears and body. Around its neck there is a heart-shaped pendant. A cardboard label bears the words `soft-toy dog`, the make and a barcode. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Argentina EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys INJURIES PRODUCT: Children`s scooter The product poses a risk of injuries because: BRAND: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 3177990311700 DESCRIPTION: Children`s folding scooter, blue in colour with the word "scooter" on the base, supplied in a blue cardboard box bearing the word "Scooter". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 12 Import rejected by the customs authorities. - the diameter of the ends of the handlebars is too small; - the diameter of the front wheel is too small; - the clearance between accessible moving parts is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Painting set The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material contains more than 0.1% of bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Mickey Mouse & Friends TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model A11-0281, Ref. 290069 Barcode: 6922432900694 DESCRIPTION: Pink plastic case with a small handle on top in the shape of a car, with Disney characters depicted inside the car. Dimensions 50 x 17 x 4 cm. There is also a list of the contents, written in English, totalling 70 pieces.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys PRODUCT: Xylophone - Music Maker BRAND: FENTOYS TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 1525 Barcode: 2204932015257 DESCRIPTION: Yellow toy xylophone. On its upper side are eight plates of various colours. The stick for tapping on the strips is white and attached to the toy by means of a blue cord. The toy is sold in a cardboard box labelled as follows: "MUSIC MAKER. New Century New Design Musical". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, 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. STRANGULATION AND CHOKING The product poses a risk of strangulation because it includes a cord which is longer than 220 mm and could form a noose at the end. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. The product also poses a risk of choking because the laminated paper adhesives on the toy and one of the pivots attached to the xylophone•s metal plates can be easily detached and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71. PAGE 13 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Confectionery Link Pty Ltd—Peter Rabbit, Jemima and Flopsy 11cm plush toys HAZARDS CONSUMERS ACTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Peter Rabbit, Jemima and Flopsy 11cm plush toys (measured from base to top of head) TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Big W, Farmer Jacks, Supa IGA WA, Campbells Cash & Carry WA, Roni's Variety Discount Stores WA, Myer Pty Ltd, Target and Target Country, Spar QLD, Drakes SA, Foodland SA, Romeos SA, The Warehouse New Zealand, Progressive Enterprises (includes Foodtown, Countdown and Woolworths) New Zealand, Retail Adventure Nationally (includes Go Lo, Crazy Clarks, Sam's Warehouse), Cheap as Chips SA, Silly Willys NSW, David Jones Pose an ingestion or inhalation hazard DEFECTS The three plush toys, when subjected to the tension test under the Australian Toy Standard AS/NZS 8124:2002, released parts (legs and feet). The OCBA says that these toys are captured by the requirements of the Australian Toy Standard, as a toy suitable for children under 36 months of age. Consumers are to return the soft toy to the place of purcahse for a refund. SUPPLIER Confectionery Link Pty Ltd PAGE 14 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: TOY NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Withdrawal from the market and destruction ordered by the authorities. PRODUCT: Mermaid doll BRAND: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN 8772900700381, art. No. 09008B. DESCRIPTION: Toy doll. On the cardboard packaging there are markings as follows: name of the toy and model number, "CE mark", the name and address of the importer. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 15 The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material contains more than 7.9% of bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, 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. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children`s equipment INJURIES Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Bertoni The product poses a risk of injuries because the seat can break exposing sharp edges. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: BW-4, item 822, barcode: 3 800678 908229 Model: BW-3, item 821. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273. PRODUCT: Baby walker DESCRIPTION: Baby-walker made of plastic with textile seat and a metal folding construction. The difference between the two models is in the lack of a music toy in model BW-3 and the different pictures. The product is packed in transparent, polyethylene packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Baby Walkers UNITS: About 200 IMPORTER: Le Hing Inc., of South El Monte, Calif. DESCRIPTION: The recalled walkers are intended for babies 6 months and older. The item number L0809EN is printed on the side of the box. The walkers are blue or pink with a white tray. MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan PAGE 16 HAZARD: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. Voluntary recall INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries or incidents have been reported. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Gund Baby Paperboard Books HAZARD: The styrofoam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada IMPORTER: Gund, of Edison, N.J. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the styrofoam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported. MANUFACTURED IN: China (to be continued) PAGE 17 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED SUFFOCATION Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. (continued) EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment PRODUCT: Baby sling carrier - SlingRider BRAND: Infantino TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 551-710 UPC 773554517101. 551-734 UPC 773554517347. 151-321 UPC 773554513219. 151-322 UPC 773554513226. DESCRIPTION: A soft fabric baby sling-style carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 18 The product poses a risk of suffocation for babies in the first few months of life (younger than four months of age) because there is the possibility that (i) the sling’s fabric can press against an infant’s nose and mouth, blocking the baby’s breathing and suffocating a baby, and (ii) where the sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters FIRE AND BURNS PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Electronic The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards flame height, resistance to spitting, sputtering and flaring and flame extinction Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Atomic TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item ID: 36164CR, 5digit code on lighter base: 39023, lot number: GC 51182, barcode on packaging: 4 014663 047964 DESCRIPTION: Slim refillable piezo electronic gas lighter, with black top and red solid body (approximate dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 1 cm). The lighters are equipped with a Child Resistant (CR) mechanism and are packed in black-orange carton box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 11 languages. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 19 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters FIRE AND BURNS PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - High quality lighter The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it does not bear a child-resistant mechanism. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Flame Fire TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. X1036A DESCRIPTION: Black and silver lighter with flip-top that reveals a silver ignition mechanism (approximate dimensions: 5.8 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm). The lighter bears three small decorative colourless glass-stones. The lighters are packed in a blue cardboard box (50 items), with the picture of the Statue of Liberty on the top. The packaging bears the warning "Keep lighter away from children" in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 16.8 x 11.3 x 7.5 cm). According to Commission's Decision 2006/502/EC Member States shall ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 20 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters FIRE AND BURNS PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Electronic beauty The product poses a risk of fire and burns because the product can easily break due to insufficient resistance when dropped and the fuel can escape. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Atomic TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: Electronic Beauty, Item ID: 3628401, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39007, lot number: GK 51182, barcode on packaging: 4 014663 053347 DESCRIPTION: Slim refillable piezo electronic all white gas lighter, (approximate dimensions: 8.2 x 2.5 x 1 cm). The lighters are equipped with Child Resistant (CR) mechanism and are packed in blackorange carton box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 12 languages (approximate dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.7 cm). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 21 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters BURNS AND FIRE PRODUCT: Electronic lighter The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: DORA TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 10-34 HSP, Type: 96/960, code on the head: KKK, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39018, barcode on packaging: 8 435168 196562 DESCRIPTION: Refillable piezo electronic lighter (approx. dimensions: 8.3x2.5x1.1cm). The lighters are blue and bear depictions of the signs of the zodiac (a different zodiac each lighter). The products are also equipped with a torch in the base, which is activated by pressing a button on the side of the lighters and produces holograms of the signs of the zodiac. The lighters are packed in a blue cardboard box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 6 languages (approx. dimensions: 6.7x11.7x25cm). The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/ EC which requires that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 22 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters BURNS AND FIRE PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Smoking Lighter Set The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Notice TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. X1037, code on the base: 2003 DESCRIPTION: Black and silver-coloured lighter with flip-top ignition mechanism (approx. dimensions: 7.2x2.5x0.8cm). The lighters are packed in a blue and white cardboard box (50 items) that bears the warning "Keep lighter away from children" in 6 languages (approx. dimensions: 18x11.5x7.6cm). The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/ EC which requires that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Furniture INJURIES PRODUCT: Table - Jet Set The product poses a risk of injuries due to shearing and pinching points which are created when the table is folded. There is a particular risk of trapping parts of the body if the user attempts to open the table whilst the table is upside down or on its side because the table could spring open violently. BRAND: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RF 1022 - 1 DT; barcode 100015890. DESCRIPTION: Folding table with glass top, springmounted. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Malaysia Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. One accident reported. PAGE 23 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Decorative Wood Chests and Tables HAZARD: The surface coating paint on the furniture could contain excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standard. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 7,000 IMPORTER: Hammary Furniture Co., of Lenoir, N.C. DESCRIPTION: This recall includes several styles of decorative wooden chests and tables.The model number, style and average price is listed in note 1: INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. Furniture manufactured since April 2009 will have a label that specifies the date of manufacture, the item number, the country of origin, a product description and the name “Hammary Furniture.” This label is located on the unfinished back of the item or, if the back is finished, on the underside. Products manufactured earlier than April 2009 will not have any identifiable markings on them. Visit the firm’s Web site www.regcen.com/hammaryrecall for photos of all furniture items included in this recall. MANUFACTURED IN: Philippines, China and Vietnam (to be continued) PAGE 24 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED (continued) PAGE 25 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Gas appliances CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Portable gas stove - Kartuschenkocher The product poses a risk of Carbon monoxide poisoning because the combustion products contain too much carbon monoxide. Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor. BRAND: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BG 1100; Barcode EAN 4304493343993. DESCRIPTION: Metal single burner stove, with plastic holder for the gas container, including two full gas containers, packed in a rectangle cardboard box. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns UNITS: About 5,800 DISTRIBUTOR: Agio International Co. of Hong Kong. DESCRIPTION: The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor ambiance. The base of the column is rectangular with brick styling. The top has a bowl shape with lava rocks. This unit does not include ceramic logs. Only products with serial numbers running sequentially from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number is printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base. The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Directive and the relevant European standard EN 521. HAZARD: Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Voluntary recall INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Agio has received five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. MANUFACTURED IN: China (to be continued) PAGE 26 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED HAZARD: If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Voluntary recall (continued) USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills UNITS: About 4,600 IMPORTER: Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, Calif. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word “Kuuma” embossed on the front. The grill’s main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands. MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand PAGE 27 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds HAZARD: Roman Shades Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds - Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 25,000 IMPORTER: Oriental Furniture of Cambridge, Mass. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. “Oriental Furniture” is printed on the packaging. MANUFACTURED IN: China INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Glass Water Bottles UNITS: About 42,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada IMPORTER: Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves clear glass water bottles including 22-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-151 and 50-ounce bottles with SKU number 437169. The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item HAZARD: The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Voluntary recall INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received seven reports of the recalled water bottles shattering, including four reports of hand lacerations. MANUFACTURED IN: China PAGE 28 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BELGIUM CATEGORY: Protective equipment BURNS AND FIRE PRODUCT: Fire blanket - Blusdeken / Couverture AntiFeu The product poses a risk of burns and fire because during use it may catch fire, burning the user or setting fire to the surroundings. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. BRAND: Saval TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 08362040 DESCRIPTION: Fire blanket for extinguishing cooking oil fires, 90 x 90 cm, with red packaging. EU/BELGIUM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1869. CATEGORY: Protective equipment BURNS AND FIRE PRODUCT: Fire blanket - Blusdeken / Couverture AntiFeu The product poses a risk of burns and fire because during use it may catch fire, burning the user or setting fire to the surroundings. BRAND: Ansul TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 6104 DESCRIPTION: Fire blanket for extinguishing cooking oil fires, 90 x 90 cm, packaged in a white plastic shell COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom PAGE 29 Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1869. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Food-imitating products CHOKING PRODUCT: Candles - Bougies chocolat The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it into the mouth and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PLU 131138 bar code 8715907202687 DESCRIPTION: Brown box with white and brown candles looking like chocolate candies, a white dish and a plastic pouch with cinnamon sticks COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers. PAGE 30 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Decorative articles FIRE PRODUCT: Candles - Unfragranced tea lights The product poses a risk of fire because, once ignited, it can suddenly and unexpectedly burst into flames. 20 incidents reported. Voluntary withdrawn from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor. BRAND: Body Shop TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1) Barcode 5028197840280. Type 1084028. 2) Bar code 5028197613303. Type 1061330. DESCRIPTION: 1) Pack of 24 unfragranced tea lights in a transparent packaging (145mm wide, 72mm deep, 70mm high) with 3 layers of 8 tea lights divided by a white card. The base card is printed in 2 colours. The tea lights are made of creamy white wax with raised ring detail in silver metal cases with a wick. The bag is sealed at the top by 3 metal staples attaching a white card folded in two and printed with black and a yellow/orange design. 2) Pack of 25 unfragranced tea lights A frosted white bag (145mm wide, 75mm deep, 80mm high) with 3 layers of 8 tea lights divided by a white card with 1 tea light on top. The tea lights are made of creamy white wax with raised ring detail in silver metal cases with a wick. The bag is sealed at the top with 3 metal staples attaching a 4 colour printed card folded in two. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 31 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Other FIRE PRODUCT: Smoke alarm - Optinen Palovaroitin The product poses a risk of fire because it does not adequately detect smoke. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. BRAND: Fireman TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BWK427, batch WK0910021 DESCRIPTION: Round, white plastic smoke alarm, diameter 10.2 cm The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14604. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 32 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Other FIRE PRODUCT: Smoke alarm - Palo/Häkä Varoitin The product poses a risk of fire because it does not adequately detect smoke. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. BRAND: Fireman TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BWK401C, batch WK0910023 DESCRIPTION: Round, white plastic smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, diameter 14.3 cm The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14604. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 33 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: PBteen Ottoman Beds HAZARD: The Ottoman Bed mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 3,000 IMPORTER: PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves mattresses sold as part of PBteen Ottoman Beds with registration number CA -31586(TW). These are multifunctional ottomans that can be used to sit or sleep. The ottoman can be turned into a twin-sized bed. They were sold with a cover in stone, navy, ivory or pink. The ottoman cover has a tag that reads "PBteen" and a label with registration number CA-31586(TW). INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan PAGE 34 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Six Tier Chrome Shelving Unit HAZARD: Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 6,800 MANUFACTURER: King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd., of Trumbull, Conn. DESCRIPTION: The six tier chrome shelving unit Model # 392360 can be identified by an NSF King Long Industrial imprint on the corner collar on the side. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received one reported incident. No injuries reported. MANUFACTURED IN: China PAGE 35 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ITALY PRODUCT: frying basket CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China No picture available. migration of nickel (0.47 mg/kg– ppm) from frying basket from China product (to be) redispatched PRODUCT: kitchen utensils CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China No picture available. migration of primary aromatic amines (4,4'-MDA: 1216.8 µg/l) from kitchen utensils from China PRODUCT: stainless steel cutlery CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand No picture available. migration of chromium (0.16 mg/ kg - ppm) and of nickel (0.24 mg/ kg - ppm) from stainless steel cutlery from Thailand PRODUCT: stainless steel food slicer CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong No picture available. migration of chromium (0.76 mg/ kg - ppm) from stainless steel food slicer from Hong Kong PRODUCT: ceramic bowls CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Ukraine No picture available. migration of lead (13.53 µg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine PRODUCT: ceramic bowls CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Ukraine No picture available. migration of lead (51.40 mg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine PRODUCT: ceramic bowls CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Ukraine No picture available. migration of lead (25.99 mg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine PRODUCT: ceramic plate CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China No picture available. migration of cadmium (0.2 mg/ dm²) and of cobalt (1.65 mg/l) from ceramic plate from China, via Denmark PRODUCT: kitchen utensil (coking spoon) CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong migration of formaldehyde (18.56; 19.06 mg/dm²) from kitchen utensil (coking spoon) from Hong Kong EU/GERMANY EU/ITALY EU/ITALY EU/GREECE EU/GREECE EU/GREECE EU/GERMANY EU/AUSTRIA No picture available. PAGE 36 product (to be) destroyed product (to be) returned to dispatcher product (to be) redispatched product (to be) redispatched or destroyed product (to be) redispatched or destroyed product (to be) redispatched or destroyed withdrawal from the market withdrawal from the market < BACK TO CONTENTS . Note 1 Product: Decorative Wood Chests and Tables. The model number, style and average price is listed below: Description STYLE Pieces T71037-00 T71274-00 T71522-00 T71946-00 T72345-00 T72706-00 T72858-00 T73064-00 T73069-00 T73070-00 T73112-00 T73174-00 T73175-00 T73229-22 T73292-00 T73293-00 T73294-00 T73319-00 T73346-00 Vincent Rattan Entertainment Center World Map Drum Table Oval Game Cocktail Table Roulette Accent Table Console Table Entertainment Console Bachelor’s Chest Bar Cabinet Accent Table CD Storage Old Western Rifle Accent Table Box on Stand Round Accent Table Nest of Tables Bombe Chest Octagonal Drum Table Brown Octagonal Drum Table Black Bedside Chest Door Chest $700 $720 $900 $640 $880 $900 $800 $700 $500 $360 $500 $280 $200 $460 $700 $240 $240 $260 $900 PAGE 37 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: PERSONAL & HOME CARE ITEMS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Shampoos & haircare products The product poses a chemical risk because it contains •Methyldibromo glutaronitrile• which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/ EEC. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Alter ego TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. barcode: 8008277072173, 300 ml, batch No. 28057G18; 2. 2. barcode: 8008277072050, 300 ml, batch No. 27307G17; 3. 3. barcode 8008277070230, 350 ml, batch No. 3737C05; 4. 4. barcode 8008277072074, 250 ml, batch No. 25886I18. DESCRIPTION: 1. Shampoo Hasty [Curl] CURLY TEASER Curl cleanser, 300 ml, 35 Lt, plastic packaging; 2. Shampoo Hasty [Sleek] SLEEK BEAUTY Smoothing cleanser, 300 ml, 33 Lt., plastic packaging; 3. Shampoo REMOVING SHAMPOO,350 ml, 42 Lt, plastic packaging; 4. Balsam Hasty [Sleek] SLEEK ELEGANCE Smoothing balm, 250 ml, 36 Lt, plastic packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy PAGE 38 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades HAZARD: Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 67,000 in the United States and 60,000 in Canada IMPORTER: Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland, N.H. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. DESCRIPTION: The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol. Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52." Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade. Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined. Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 �" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 �" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick. See details for the hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall details in note 2. MANUFACTURED IN: China (to be continued) PAGE 39 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED HAZARD: The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Voluntary recall (continued) USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks UNITS: About 800 IMPORTER: Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with original equipment carbon fiber forks and all Civia Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The forks are black and have the word “Civia” forged into the fork dropout. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Civia Cycles has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking resulting in an abrasion on face and bruised ribs. MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan PAGE 40 < BACK TO CONTENTS . Note 2 . Product :Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades,The following hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall: Description Pieces Counties Sold Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S. Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada PAGE 41 < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: MISCELLANEOUS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: TUSA RS-670 Regulators HAZARD: The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a highpressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 250 IMPORTER: Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: Japan AUSTRALIA Aquanaut Pty Ltd—Apeks WTX Inflator PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Inflator assembly for Technical Diving Bouyancy Cells. IDENTIFYING FEATURES: The Item is sold as a part of the following product numbers & Descriptions: 15755, INFLATOR ASSY, LOWER, POWER 42772, AIRWAY COMPLETE, APEKS 42775, AIRWAY COMPLETE, APEKS (RIGHT SIDE) 388032, BLADDER, WTX3, APEKS 388060, BLADDER, WTX6, APEKS 388080, BLADDER, WTX8, APEKS 388145, BLADDER, WTX4, APEKS 388260, BLADDER, WTX6R, REDUNDANT SYSTEM, APEKS SUPPLIER: Aquanaut Pty Ltd PAGE 42 HAZARDS: If the button were to come off, the spring behind the button would also come off thereby removing the tension needed to keep the valve closed. If this were to occur in the water, it could lead to a leak in the Bouyancy Cell contents. CONSUMERS ACTION Present their WTX Inflator to an Authorised Aqua Lung / Apeks Service centre for inspection. DEFECTS: Aqua Lung have been made aware of a case of a poorly retained oral inflate button that came off an Apeks WTX Inflator. The button is supposed to be adhered with a high strength thread locker. Aqua Lung's research into the matter indicates that some units may have been improperly adhered by their supplier. Because an inspection of the button is easy to do, Aqua lung believes that it is prudent to inspect all units in the field. Aqua Lung believe that very few, if any, of the WTX Inflators will exhibit this problem. < BACK TO CONTENTS . HARDLINES: MISCELLANEOUS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SWEDEN CATEGORY: Recreational craft INJURIES PRODUCT: Marine engine - Gasoline Sterndrive Engines The product poses a risk of injuries because there is the possibility that the throttle could stick in the open position, due to improperly fastened throttle plate retaining screws, which could lead to loss of control of the boat and collision. Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer. BRAND: Volvo Penta TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 3.0GLP-J: 4012250992-4012258677 4.3GL-J: 4012250707-4012258760 4.3GL-JF: 4012252403-4012258107 DESCRIPTION: 3.0L and 4.3L carburetted Gasoline Sterndrive Petrol engine for leisure boats with Demon carburettor. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States PAGE 43 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES PRODUCT: Children`s sports outfit - Pure Speed Blazinng Trails The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of drawstrings at the waist area. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Gilgin Gocuk TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Children's sports outfit consisting of two parts - a top with a hood and a pair of trousers, with a printed picture of a car and an inscription PURE SPEED - BLAZINNG TRAILS on the top. The children's outfits are sold without packaging. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children`s sports outfit - Angeles The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood. BRAND: Tandem TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Size: 12 M, 18 M, 24 M. DESCRIPTION: Children's sports outfit consisting of two parts - a top with a hood and a pair of trousers, brand Tandem, intended for children up to 7 years of age. The children's sports outfits are sold without packaging. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey PAGE 44 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES AND STRANGULATION Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. PRODUCT: Children`s jogging suit and sweatshirt BRAND: 1. YLISI; 2. 2. GLORIOUS TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. mod. XL-8946; 2. BPO-5946, barcode: 5999032759466 The products pose a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. DESCRIPTION: PAGE 45 1. Children`s pink jogging suit consisting of two parts, intended for children of 1 year of age. The front of the sweatshirt has embroidery and a printed design. The sweatshirt has a hood with functional cords and the trousers have cords in the waist area; 2. Sweatshirt with hood, grey in colour with decorative stitching and printing on the front. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING PRODUCT: Baby`s overall - Romper and body The product poses a risk of choking because the plastic snaps may break during use producing small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled by children. Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor. BRAND: Yamaha TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Romper: B10FB70102E0 (6-12 months) and B10FB70104E0 (12 months and up). Body: B10FB70402E0. DESCRIPTION: The products are a romper and a body made of cotton, coloured blue with white YAMAHA inscriptions. The products are fastened with plastic snaps. (The products with metal snaps are safe according to the trader statement). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children`s jogging suit - Miss Sance BRAND: Kai Xiang Kid`s TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No.: F9029; Size: 6, 8, 10. DESCRIPTION: Children's jogging suit with a hood with textile cords and metal toggles. The trousers have a functional, fastening textile cord with metal toggles in the waist area. On the front of the top there is an inscription: "Miss Sance" "Children Action" and a picture of a kitten. On the back there is another inscription "Miss Sance Action" and a picture of a kitten with decorative elements. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY of origin: China PAGE 46 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES PRODUCT: Girl`s skirt The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of cords in the waist area. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: YI JIE 2000 TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: L024 DESCRIPTION: Skirt for children up to 4-6 years of age, with cords in the waist area, embroidered stones and various printed patterns. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Women’s Peacoats UNITS: About 800 IMPORTER: Foria International Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves women’s peacoats that are double-breasted and have long sleeves. They are made from 100 percent cotton fleece in large blue and white plaid print. “Authentic” is printed on the label at the center back neckline of the garments. HAZARD: The peacoats fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury. Voluntary recall INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: China PAGE 47 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING AND INJURIES PRODUCT: Baby`s outfit The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with small shiny adornments which can be easily detached and swallowed. Import rejected by the customs authorities. BRAND: Lin Ni Kids TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: FB011 and FB013. DESCRIPTION: Clothing set for babies, consisting of a skirt, T-shirt and sweater. The skirt has a bow around the waist and the sweater has various sequinned adornments. One of the labels shows the size (12M) and the composition. A cardboard label shows the brand name and the model number. The product also poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of a ribbon around the belt. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 48 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the neck area. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Yobeibei TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar code 135112005053, code 0811 DESCRIPTION: Children's sweatshirt with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidered patterns on the front and the inscriptions: Army, FSWWKIDS. There is a picture of an eagle on the back and an emblem sewn to one of the sleeves with various inscriptions. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the neck area. BRAND: Nova TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code OI/568735-211168, item 0094 DESCRIPTION: Children's sweatshirt with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidered inscriptions on the front: MXCO, MEXX COMP.SURVIVAL GEAR, ART.OUTDRS. CMP.SRL/498. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China PAGE 49 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children's outfit The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of straps in the neck area. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Puledro TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 507401002290 DESCRIPTION: Children's outfit consisting of two parts: white trousers and a top made of patterned fabric, with shoulder straps. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey PAGE 50 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION PRODUCT: Children's outfit The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of straps in the neck area. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Puledro TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 813701002280 DESCRIPTION: Children's outfit consisting of three parts: white trousers, a top which resembles a bra with straps to be tied at the back of the neck and a top made of red knitted fabric. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey PAGE 51 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES PRODUCT: Girls` dress The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of loops on the pockets. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Puledro TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 505901002290 DESCRIPTION: Girls` dresses made of patterned fabric in two colours - white and blue - with pockets. The pockets have decorative loops with a circumference of 520 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey PAGE 52 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING PRODUCT: Trousers for girls The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with pearls which can be easily detached and swallowed. Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Fang Zhou TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. No. X-8 DESCRIPTION: Children`s trousers in pink, white, yellow and violet colour, decorated with pearls. Size: 2 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown PAGE 53 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Mecca Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings HAZARD: The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 11,500 DISTRIBUTOR: 5 Star Apparel LLC, of New York, N.Y. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves girls’ and boys’ hooded jackets with drawstrings. MANUFACTURED IN: China INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported PAGE 54 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's Snowsuits and Coats HAZARD: The snowsuits and coats have drawstrings through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 4,500 MANUFACTURER: Deux par Deux Minimome Inc. located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children's snowsuits and coats sold in sizes 2 through 12. The snowsuits and coats were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name "Deux par Deux" and the style number is printed on the neck tag. MANUFACTURED IN: China INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None PAGE 55 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts HAZARD: The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Voluntary recall UNITS: About 3,200 IMPORTER: GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla. DISTRIBUTOR: Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sized 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: Pakistan PAGE 56 < BACK TO CONTENTS . SOFTLINES: FOOTWEAR, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING PRODUCT: Children`s sandals The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with beads and glittering material which can be easily detached and swallowed. Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. BRAND: Tree TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 603 DESCRIPTION: The footwear is made of synthetic leather upper with leather and synthetic leather lining and soles. The upper part is decorated with beads and glittering materials. Size: 24. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown PAGE 57 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES GCSC has compiled the below sources: PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports of RASFF notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. 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