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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) 16 – 30 APRIL 2015 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 16 Audio Video and Household Appliances (12) IT & Telecommunication (3) Luminaires (6) Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (3) HARDGOODS Pages 17 to 27 DIY, Tools and Hardware (5) Home Furnishing & Houseware (15) Sport & Leisure Goods (6) Miscellaneous (1) TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS Pages 28 to 35 Toys (11) Juvenile Products (4) COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD Pages 36 to 39 Cosmetics and Personal Care (7) Household Care (0) SOFTLINES Pages 40 to 48 Textile and Clothing (9) Shoes (2) Bags and Accessories (0) Jewelleries (7) 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 EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS, FIRE Voluntary PRODUCT: Oil filled radiator The radiator bursts when the measures: Recall of the product BRAND: EQUATION internal pressure increases. As NAME: Unknown the temperature of the liquid that escapes via the weld TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LH15-0715 (ref. LM seams may be as high as 16374813); LH15-0920 (ref. LM 16374820); LH15- 100ºC, users may suffer burns. 1125 (ref. LM 16374834); Lot n°: 203313220914 Furthermore, the product could cause a fire if hot oil is leaking Batch number/Barcode: 3276004548160, 3276004548191 and 3276004548221 DESCRIPTION: Oil-filled radiator without any packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China from end users. in a place close to an ignition source. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Electric hob The maximum temperature is measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Bravo Nippon exceeded on the product surface, which can cause burns NAME: Cocina Eléctrica when touched. The earth TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BN3665/759 ABR 14 terminal is not protected Batch number/Barcode: 8435411536657 market. against accidental loosening DESCRIPTION: Single, white, electric hob of 220 V and the insulation of the power-supply cable is not and 1 000 W. The temperature control dial, cable and sufficient, which can cause plug are black. Packed in a white cardboard box with electric shock when touched. a photograph of the hob on the front, with a description of the product on the side of the box The product does not comply with the requirements of the along with a series of symbols and the CE marking. Low Voltage Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China product from the relevant European standard EN 60335. Page 2 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: Electrical water heater If the water supply is measures: Recall of the product BRAND: Fumu interrupted, the heater can in NAME: Hot Water Dispenser some cases continue to heat. The hot water dispenser can TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JBA25L consequently catch fire Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Thermal isolated electrical water heater. 230V~ 1850W Class I. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Denmark from end users. unexpectedly. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Battery charger The transformer has no measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Nitecore creepage or clearance distance between the windings, causing NAME: Digi Charger D4 wires to touch. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Digi Charger D4 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the requirements of the DESCRIPTION: Battery charger. Input: 100-240V AC. Output:4.2V DC/3.7V DC/0.375A. Supplied in yellow, black and white packaging. Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 3 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS Voluntary PRODUCT: Toaster The side of the product measures: Warning BRAND: SoTechwood becomes too hot and could cause minor burns to the user. NAME: Toaster TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: YK-623 TGP-602 The product does not comply with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown Low Voltage Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Stainless steel toaster in cardboard packaging. consumers of the risks. relevant European standard EN 60335. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Portable jumpstart power supplies The jumpstart’s lithium battery can overheat and cause the immediately stop units to melt, catch fire and unit and contact UNITS: About 10,400 DESCRIPTION using the recalled ignite nearby items, posing a Whistler for a free This recall involves Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & fire hazard to consumers. Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized INCIDENTS/INJURIES replacement, including shipping jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches Whistler has received 45 tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold reports of jumpstart and power in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight supply units overheating and melting, including 18 reports of with emergency flashing patterns; and a USB port to fire, resulting in approximately charge phones, tablets and cameras among other $16,000 in property damage. electronic devices. The Jump&Go and Whistler logos are printed on the front of the unit. Recalled units No injuries have been reported. to return the recalled unit. have date codes in YYYY/WW format from 201404 through 201439. The model number and date code are on the back of the unit under the colored silicone boot. The date code is stamped directly on the case adjacent to the operational label. The model number is on the operational label. Units that have a serial number on the operation label are not included in this recall. IMPORTER The Whistler Group, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 4 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers Lithium ion rechargeable batteries The batteries can UNITS: About 5,000 overheat, posing a fire should immediately hazard. remove the DESCRIPTION This recall involves 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable INCIDENTS/INJURIES battery from the bike and batteries sold separately and as original equipment with Pedego electric bikes. Recalled batteries of each voltage came in two Pedego has received six reports of batteries contact styles. One style has a silver or black metal case that measures overheating and free about 13 ½ inches long, 6 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high, catching fire, including with black plastic end caps and a handle. The other style has a replacement battery. black or white plastic case that measures about 14 inches long, 6 one report of property damage. No injuries ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high with a red indicator lamp on have been reported. Pedego for a one end. The batteries have serial numbers that start with “DLG.” A label with the serial number is on one side of the metal batteries and on the underside of the plastic batteries. IMPORTER Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. MANUFACTURED IN: China EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Soldering station The earthing terminal is measures: Destruction BRAND: ESD SAFE not adequately secured. The cover of the plug is NAME: Thermo-Control Anti-Static Soldering Station not secured and may TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 936 Series detach as the user pulls Batch number/Barcode: S010000000002481376 DESCRIPTION: Black soldering station. Input: 220V, 60W. of the product. the plug out from a socket. Output: 24V. Packaged in a white cardboard box. The product does not comply with the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, the relevant European standard EN 61558 or the relevant national standard. Page 5 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners The aluminum wand can immediately stop UNITS: About 142,000 in the United States and disconnect from the vacuum using the recalled about 650 in Canada cleaner’s handle and remain vacuum cleaners energized with electricity, and contact Euro- posing a risk of electric shock. Pro to receive a free replacement DESCRIPTION This recall involves four models of Shark® brand Rotator® Powered Lift-Away® series upright INCIDENTS/INJURIES vacuum cleaners. They are either maroon or purple in The firm has received 62 color and have a clear plastic middle section. Shark reports of incidents in which and Rotator are printed on the front of the vacuum cleaners. They measure about 45 inches tall by 12 the aluminum wand disconnected from the vacuum inches wide. Recalled model numbers include cleaner’s handle. No injuries NV650W, NV651, NV652 and NV660. The model have been reported. wand. number is printed on a silver sticker on the upper right-hand corner of the back of the unit. Models NV650W and NV652 are maroon. Model NV650W is sold directly to consumers by Euro-Pro and model NV652 is sold at retail stores. Models NV651 and NV660 are purple and are sold at retail stores. The date code is printed on the metal prong of the power plug and shows the week and year of manufacture in the WWYY format. Recalled units have date codes beginning with the number 48 or lower and ending with 14. Vacuum cleaners marked with a dimple or green circle sticker on the outside of the plastic cuff that holds the aluminum wand have been inspected by the firm and are not included in this recall. IMPORTER Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 6 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Sweet Heat Hair Dryers The hair dryers do not have an immediately UNITS: About 3,100 immersion protection device, unplug and stop which guards against using the recalled DESCRIPTION electrocution or shock if the hair dryers and This recall involves Sweet Heat handheld hair dryers. dryer is immersed in water. The hair dryers are white and have the words “Sweet Heat” printed in black near the blower INCIDENTS/INJURIES contact AG Hair to request a pre-paid nozzle. “AG Hair” is printed in grey and black on the None reported. back of the blower nozzle, above the handle. mailing label and packaging in order to return the hair dryer for a full IMPORTER refund. AG Professional Hair Care Products Ltd., of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada MANUFACTURED IN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Homelite electric blower vacuums immediately stop UNITS: About 823,000 in the United States and The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on 41,000 in Canada. (Models UT42120 and UT42120A fire posing fire and burn blower vacuums of this product were previously recalled in February hazards. and return them to 2013.) INCIDENTS/INJURIES DESCRIPTION Homelite has received 1,369 Factory Outlet This recall involves Homelite 12 amp electric blower reports of blower vacuums store for a full vacuums with model numbers UT42120, UT42120A sparking, arcing, smoking or refund. and UT42121. Model numbers are located on a label burning, including one report of minor injury. on the left side of the red motor housing. The blower using the recalled any Home Depot or Direct Tools vacuums are red and black. “Homelite BlowerVac 2 Speed Powerful 220 MPH” is printed on the side of the motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube. IMPORTER Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 7 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums The blower vacuum can immediately stop UNITS: About 225,000 in the United States. (Models overheat, spark and catch on using the recalled 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were fire posing fire and burn blower vacuums previously recalled in February 2013.) hazards. and return them to DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS/INJURIES any Walmart store for a full refund. This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric OWT has received 16 reports blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, of blower vacuums sparking, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and arcing, smoking or burning. No 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on injuries have been reported. the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. “Expert Gardener” and “Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH” are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube. IMPORTER OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 8 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Wireless router The internal connections of the measures: Destruction of the KINGDOM BRAND: Unknown mains adaptor are not NAME: Wireless-N Mini Router sufficient and rely upon solder to maintain their position; a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: WN522 REV A loose wire could reduce MAC: 0E41580099B5 creepage distances and Batch number/Barcode: Serial number clearances. The mains adaptor is not designed to withstand CD1402302380 foreseeable overloads and the DESCRIPTION: Wireless mini internet router with pins are inadequately sized plug-in WiFi repeater unit. Packaged in a cardboard box. which could cause damage to the socket and the adaptor, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China product. resulting in live parts being exposed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard. Page 9 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs The battery packs can immediately turn UNITS: About 148,800 in the United States and overheat, posing a fire hazard. off their ThinkPad 17,700 in Canada (About 34,500 in the United States INCIDENTS/INJURIES and 2,900 in Canada were recalled in March 2014.) Lenovo has received four DESCRIPTION This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with reports of incidents of battery packs overheating and the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the damaging the computers, replacement Edge 11, 13, 14, 15, 120, 125, 320, 325, 420, 425, battery packs and surrounding 430, 520, 525 and 530 series; the L412, L420/421, battery pack. Consumers can L512 and L520 series; the T410, T420, T510 and property. One incident included a consumer's skin being T520 series; the W510 and W520 series; and the reddened and burn marks on their ThinkPad X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X200, X200s, X201, the consumer's clothing. X201s, X220 and X220t series. notebook without the battery pack The battery packs were also sold separately. The by plugging in the black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches AC adapter and long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. power cord. notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free continue to use Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4740, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4816, 42T4822, 42T4826, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840, 42T4862, 42T4868, 42T4874, 42T4880, 42T4890, 42T4944, 42T4948, 42T4954, 42T4958, 45N1022 and 45N1050. IMPORTER Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 10 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Lenovo (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd—Lithium-ion DEFECTS Consumers batteries sold for Lenovo ‘Thinkpad’ branded notebooks The lithium-ion battery may should PRODUCT DESCRIPTION overheat, posing a fire immediately turn The batteries being recalled were sold for Lenovo hazard. off their 'ThinkPad' branded notebooks from February 2010 to HAZARDS June 2012. They were either: (a) included in Lenovo products, If the battery packs overheat, they pose the risk (b) distributed as stand-alone replacement packs, or of fire and burn hazard to computer through consumers. the AC adaptor and power cord. (c) distributed as a stand-alone option. The notebook models affected are: T410, T420, T510, T520, W510, W520 X100E, X121e, X130e, X131e, X201, X201s, X220, X220t, Edge 11, Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15 Edge 320, Edge 420, Edge 430, Edge 520, Edge 525, Edge 530, L412, L420, L512, L520, Mini 10 SL410, SL510 IDENTIFYING FEATURES Each affected battery will have an associated 7-digit alphanumeric Assembly-Part Number (ASM P/N) (this is different from the alphanumeric serial number for the notebook system itself). computer, remove the battery and only power the Consumers are asked to visit www.lenovo.com /batteryprogram2 014 to determine if they are affected and to arrange for a free replacement battery. For more information consumers can ASM P/N contact Lenovo 42T4695 42T4695 (Australia & New 42T4711 42T4711 Zealand) Pty Ltd 42T4740 42T4740 (toll free) on 1800 041 267 or visit 42T4798 42T4798 www.lenovo.com 42T4804 42T4804 /batteryprogram2 42T4812 42T4812 014. 42T4816 42T4816 42T4822 42T4822 42T4826 42T4826 42T4828 42T4828 42T4834 42T4834 42T4840 42T4840 42T4862 42T4862 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Various computer retailers SUPPLIER Lenovo (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd (ABN 70 112 394 411) (Lenovo) SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.lenovo.com.au No picture available. Page 11 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINAIRES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown NAME: Light up your life this Christmas,100L LED Lights sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live parts. The product does not comply TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: LED-YJSK with the requirements of the (label on the product) Type number: LED-FF (20~360) Low Voltage Directive and the (label on the package) relevant European standard EN 60598. Batch number/Barcode: 8585030100477 product from the market, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 100 LED lights. Product packed in a cardboard box with marking: "Light up your life this Christmas, 100L LED Lights". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live NAME: Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas parts. The product does not comply TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: YJSK (label on with the requirements of the the product) Type number: FF (20~180) (label on the Low Voltage Directive and the package) relevant European standard EN 60598. Batch number/Barcode: 8585030040650 product from the market, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 180 LED lights in various colours. Product packed in a cardboard box with marking: "Light up your life this Christmas, 180L Lampadas". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 12 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINAIRES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have measures: Ban on the marketing of BRAND: Unknown NAME: 140 RICE LIGHTS and could break exposing live parts. The insulation material of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NIPC: 508858259 (on the flashing unit is flammable the package) N: 40568 (label on the package) and the cross-sectional are of Batch number/Barcode: 8585030040650 the conductors in the cable is too small. DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 140 LED lights in various colours. Product packed in a blue and white cardboard box. EU/SLOVAKIA sufficient mechanical strength the product and any accompanying measures. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China relevant European standard EN 60598. CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live NAME: LED LIGHT 100L MULTI FUNCTION parts. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EK-04 (on the product) The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the requirements of the DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 100 LED lights. Product packed in a transparent plastic bag and a blue cardboard box. Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. product from the market, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 13 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINAIRES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have measures: Ban on the marketing of BRAND: Unknown NAME: 50LED Multi Colour Chaser Lights / VÁNOCNÍ OSVETLENÍ 50 LED DIOD sufficient mechanical strength and could break exposing live parts. any accompanying measures. The product does not comply TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown Low Voltage Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 50 LED lights in relevant European standard EN 60598. various colours. Product packed in a white and red the product and cardboard box. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: LED lighting chain The controller has insufficient measures: Destruction of the BRAND: Festcon Lamp Factory separation/insulation between the input and output circuits. NAME: Unknown The insulation of the cable TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JX-01 from the plug to the controller Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: White LED lighting chains (100 lamp/10 metre and 200 lamp/20 metre) with a white controller box and mains plug. The products are packaged in separate, plain white cardboard boxes with the model number. product. is not adequate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 14 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/IRELAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Travel adaptor The design of the adaptor measures: Recall of the product BRAND: Dunnes Stores allows for incorrect use. The NAME: EU Travel Adaptor pins of this adaptor can be inserted incorrectly to the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 6338813 power outlet which can lead to Batch number/Barcode: 5099010452126 DESCRIPTION: Travel adaptor supplied in a blister pack. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China from end users. access to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard I.S. 421. EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: 3-way plug adaptor The sockets do not have measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Staüwer shutters and, as a result, the user could have access to live NAME: Adaptador parts. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: STWR62 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: 8435353709959 with the relevant European DESCRIPTION: 3-way mains plug adaptor. standard EN 20315. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 15 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Mains lead The plug indicates that it is measures: Destruction of the KINGDOM BRAND: Unknown fitted with a 13 amp fuse but NAME: Unknown the lead is capable of carrying a maximum of 6 amps. The fuse TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KN5502/KM5502 link and/or the lead could Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: An unpackaged mains lead with a plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse; used for powering a variety of electrical appliances. The plug is marked with the letters STGS and KN5502/KM5502 and a mark resembling the BS Kite mark. product. therefore fail if the product was used with a domestic appliance, such as a kettle. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 16 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/CZECH CATEGORY: Other INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Telescopic ladder Ladder's feet may displace or measures: Ban on the marketing of REPUBLIC BRAND: XT LINE detach during use and the NAME: Profesional tools 3,2 m locking mechanism can fail. This can result in a person TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ML 1003 losing balance and falling from Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8592021095209 DESCRIPTION: Telescopic ladder in brown carton box the product and any accompanying measures. the ladder. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Laser pointers DAMAGE TO SIGHT Compulsory PRODUCT: Laser pointers The laser pointer is a class 3B measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: OURS laser and could cause damage to sight. The actual output NAME: Laser Pointer power is many times higher TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RL-01 (red), BL-01 than that which is indicated on (blue), GL-01 (green). the label. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Three laser pointers with a set of with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with instructions, packaged in a plain white cardboard box. Labelling on the lasers states "LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, MAX respect to labelling. OUTPUT POWER < 1mW and CLASS III LASER PRODUCT". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 17 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Machinery INJURIES Voluntary PRODUCT: Wood lathe The machine can overheat and measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Einhell shut down by itself. After it has NAME: Drechselbank cooled down, the motor can start automatically. This could TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: TC-WW 1000; lead to injuries. Article number:43.12.105; Identification number: The product does not comply 11013 with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: EAN 4006825600438; Serial Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN number Bj./Lot-Nr.:2014/7/EBO446933 DESCRIPTION: Wood lathe with red frame. product from the market. 61029. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Walk behind power mower Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and stop using the mowers blade combination, which can immediately and UNITS: About 800 in the US and 100 in Canada DESCRIPTION cause the blade to break, contact a Toro The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a resulting in an injury hazard. dealer to schedule red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. INCIDENTS/INJURIES A black plate on the front of the mower says “Toro No reported incidents. a free repair. Recycler 22.” Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983. IMPORTER The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn. MANUFACTURED IN: Mexico Page 18 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Peters of Kensington—Safe-T Designer Fire DEFECTS Consumers should Extinguishers Due to the absence of safety PRODUCT DESCRIPTION labeling and the fire return the product to their place of 'Designer' fire extinguishers extinguishers not being purchase for a full coloured red as required by the refund. IDENTIFYING FEATURES The extinguishers were available in the following designs: classic, textile, pop, tag, and exclusive. mandatory standard, AS/NZS 1841.1:1997, the extinguishers fail to meet the requirements TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT of Consumer Product Safety Peters of Kensington Standard No. 9 of 2004. SUPPLIER HAZARDS Peters of Kensington As the extinguishers are not SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE coloured red, consumers may http://petersofkensington.com.au not be able to easily locate them in an emergency. No picture available. Additionally, as the extinguishers are not marked with the required safety label, consumers may not be able to determine whether they are appropriate for the type of fire occurring. Incorrect use may increase the risk of serious burns or death. Page 19 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE PRODUCT: Green ceramic bowls CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of aluminium (2.1 mg/l) from green ceramic bowls from China, via Belgium. Withdrawal from the market. No picture available. EU/ NETHERLANDS PRODUCT: Melamine plates CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Unknown Migration of formaldehyde (46.9 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine plates. No picture available. EU/ NETHERLANDS PRODUCT: Melamine kitchen CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of formaldehyde (19.7 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine kitchen from China. No picture available. EU/ NETHERLANDS EU/ITALY EU/ITALY EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Polyamide kitchenware CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China No picture available. Migration of primary aromatic amines (2.02 mg/kg - ppm) from polyamide kitchenware from China. PRODUCT: Airwave ovens grids CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China No picture available. Migration of nickel (0.2; 0.3 mg/kg - ppm) from airwave ovens grids from China, via Hong Kong. PRODUCT: Steel knives CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam No picture available. Migration of chromium (>0.1 mg/l), of nickel (>0.1 mg/l) and of manganese (>0.1 mg/l) from steel knives from Vietnam. PRODUCT: Plastic pallet CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China Too high level of overall migration (158 mg/dm²) from plastic pallet from China. No picture available. EU/CYPRUS PRODUCT: Colander with strainer CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey Migration of primary aromatic amines (aniline: 0.07; 0.01; 0.02 mg/kg - ppm) from colander with strainer from Turkey, via Greece. No picture available. EU/ITALY Page 20 Re-dispatch. Return to consignor. Re-dispatch. Recall from consumers. CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of manganese (0.4 mg/kg - ppm) and too high level of overall migration (34 mg/kg ppm) from staineless steel thermos from China. Re-dispatch. PRODUCT: Kitchenware CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of primary aromatic amines (0.0616 mg/kg - ppm) from kitchenware from China. No picture available. Detained by operator. Detained by operator. PRODUCT: Staineless steel thermos No picture available. EU/GERMANY Detained by operator. Re-dispatch. < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/IRELAND CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories BURNS Voluntary PRODUCT: Cup The handle may overheat when measures: Recall of the product BRAND: Dunnes Stores used in a microwave, posing a risk of burns. from end users. NAME: Retro Cup TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Style No. 2055300 Batch number/Barcode: 5099013634864, 5099013634871, 5099013634888, 5099013634895 DESCRIPTION: Cups for coffee or tea. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Furniture INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Indoor chair The product is not sufficiently measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: FUNAMI stable and the consumer may lose balance and fall forward NAME: unknown when seated which can lead to TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model GISELE - injuries. Reference HWC 214 / 1 (black) The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the relevant European DESCRIPTION: Black indoor chair, available in standard EN 12520. different colours, with a metal structure. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 21 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Oztrail—The Anywhere Stove portable butane DEFECTS Consumers should stop using gas cooker The overpressure safety PRODUCT DESCRIPTION device may not shut off the product immediately. A replacement unit is in the Oztrail OZ2160 portable butane gas stove gas to the burner if the process of being tested and butane cartridge canister certified to meet newly is overheated. In addition, the risk of established safety Serial Nos. 2014080 0001 to 2014080 4002 The serial number is located on the label on overheating increases if manufacturer of this OZtrail the back right side of the cooker. the product is not used product and is handling the TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT according the manufacturer's processing of this recall on behalf of Oztrail. Consumers specifications. can register to receive a IDENTIFYING FEATURES Various outdoor camping and sporting retailers SUPPLIER Oztrail HAZARDS requirements. AHM Ltd is the replacement cooker from AHM by sending an email to SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE If the defect occurs, there is risk of explosion [email protected] or they No and fire. discuss an alternative solution. No picture available. can contact AHM Australia to For further information, please send an email to AHM or call on 07 3208 1233. Concerned customers can arrange for the return of their OZ2160 model stove to AHM for a free safety check regardless of the batch or manufacture date. Contact AHM for details about this process. AUSTRALIA AHM Limited—Campmaster Twin burner DEFECTS Consumers should stop using portable butane gas cooker sold at Masters Home Improvement stores The overpressure safety device may not shut off the product immediately. A replacement unit is in the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION gas to the burner if the process of being tested and Campmaster CM2250 twin burner portable butane cartridge canister certified to meet newly butane stove is overheated. In addition, the risk of established safety requirements. Consumers can IDENTIFYING FEATURES overheating increases if register to receive a Date of manufacture: (MFG Date) 1/11/12 the product is not used replacement cooker by sending The MFG date is located on the label on the according the back right side of the cooker. manufacturer's an email to [email protected] or they TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT specifications. can contact AHM Australia to Masters HAZARDS SUPPLIER If the defect occurs, there is risk of explosion AHM Limited and fire. discuss an alternative solution. For further information, please send an email to AHM or call on 07 3208 1233. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE Concerned customers can http://online.ahm.co.nz arrange for the return of their CM2250 model stove to AHM No picture available. for a free safety check regardless of the batch or manufacture date. Page 22 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Woolworths Limited—Woolworths Homebrand DEFECTS Customers should Bleach 2L Regular and Lemon Affected products have small PRODUCT DESCRIPTION pin sized holes along the seam wear gloves and immediately 033270 Homebrand Bleach 2L Regular near the bottom of the bottle, dispose of the which may cause a slow leak Homebrand of the contents. Bleach by flushing 008959 Homebrand Bleach 2L Lemon IDENTIFYING FEATURES 033270 Homebrand Bleach 2L Regular HAZARDS it down the sink with plenty of Bleach may leak from the 008959 Homebrand Bleach 2L Lemon running water and bottle posing a health risk to TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT consumers and possible damage to property. Bleach is wipe any affected areas with a damp Woolworths Supermarkets, Flemings, Food for Less, and Safeways SUPPLIER Woolworths Limited SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.woolworths.com.au No picture available. a poisonous substance. cloth. Customers should rinse the bottle and cap with water and present the rinsed out bottle and/or a purchase receipt to any Woolworths, Safeway, Food for Less, or Flemings store for a full refund. Page 23 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Machinery BURNS, FIRE Voluntary PRODUCT: Electric bicycles The batteries of the e-bikes can measures: Recall of the product BRAND: Baltik Vairas present defective sealing, NAME: Unknown which could result in the accumulation of humidity TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ruhrwerk, Panther, inside the battery and cause Göricke, Böttcher, Crosswave, D-Cycle, Ebsen, overheating and self-ignition. from end users. Kristall, EBIKE Ultrasport, Spezi, MSA. The bicycle frame number is from 00022543 to 00049980 (frame numbering is not chronological); Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Electric bicycles produced during the period 2012 - 2014, equipped with "REVA" rechargeable batteries. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Lithuania USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Kaleidoscope The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed immediately stop and expose small parts that kaleidoscopes, can come loose and pose a take them from choking hazard to small children and internal children and return the kaleidoscopes UNITS: About 35,000 DESCRIPTION This recall involves H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The recalled kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have using the recalled components that pose a risk of to an H-E-B store "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel. laceration. for a refund of IMPORTER INCIDENTS/INJURIES None reported. purchase points that can be used None reported. for another item. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 24 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes An open quick release lever on UNITS: About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in the bicycle’s front wheel hub stop using the bicycles Canada can come into contact with the immediately and front disc brake assembly, contact an causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or authorized Trek retailer for free DESCRIPTION This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front separate from the bicycle, installation of a disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever posing a risk of injury to the new quick release on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to rider. on the front contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2). Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not INCIDENTS/INJURIES wheel. Trek will provide each open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are Trek reports three incidents, all owner who not included in this recall. including injuries. One incident IMPORTER resulted in quadriplegia. One incident resulted in facial participates in the recall with a $20 Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. injuries. One incident resulted redeemable by MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan and China (bicycles) in a fractured wrist. December 31, coupon that is 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.) USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners UNITS: About 300 Liner can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard. immediately stop using the heat DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS/INJURIES The ERTLRENZ Trim Heat and Foam Heat are Gorsuch received three reports handmade, customized, black inner heat liners for ski boots. Every product is accompanied by a charger of the heat liners smoldering during the charging process. and a remote control for the heating system. There No injuries have been reported. also is an accompanying ERTLRENZ instruction liners and return the product with accessories (charger/remote control) to Gorsuch LTD or a manual supplied with the heat liners at the time of Gorsuch store for repair or purchase. replacement. IMPORTER Gorsuch Ltd., of Avon, Colo. MANUFACTURED IN: Germany and Austria Page 25 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders The fender mounting bracket UNITS: About 1,000 can break or bend, posing a fall immediately stop riding bicycles hazard to the rider. with the recalled DESCRIPTION This recall includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold INCIDENTS/INJURIES fenders and contact an authorized Civia separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. Civia has received one report in which a consumer stated that a The recalled fenders are round, designed for use bracket broke and resulted in receive a $60 with 700c wheels and tires and have the Civia logo the consumer suffering a credit. on the front and rear sides of each fender. Fender cervical spine injury and nerve damage. sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. Cycles dealer to Hyland bicycles came in blue, green, olive and red. The bikes have "Hyland" on the top tube, "Civia" on the down tube and the Civia logo on the seat tube. IMPORTER Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan AUSTRALIA Trek Bicycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd—Trek DEFECTS Consumers with Bicycles Equipped with Disc Brakes & Quick Release Levers When improperly used or left open, the quick release lever an affected Trek model bicycle PRODUCT DESCRIPTION may open more than 180° and should stop using Bicycles equipped with disc brakes and quick become caught in the disc their bicycle and releases with levers that can open far enough to contact the disc brake assembly. brake assembly. take it to a Trek retailer for IDENTIFYING FEATURES If this occurs, it may result in necessary, Please see attachment for potentially affected separation or sudden stoppage models. of the front wheel. This may cause the rider to lose control replacement of the quick release TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Trek independent retailers SUPPLIER HAZARDS inspection and, if immediately. of the bicycle posing a serious Bicycles that have fall hazard. already been fitted with a special Trek Bicycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd quick release with SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE washers will http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/ receive a replacement quick No picture available. release with washers and a different lever. Page 26 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: MISCELLANEOUS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Liquid for e-cigarettes The products contain more measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: PolyFlame than 1% of nicotine (12.87 NAME: Max mg/ml) and does have adequate safety label bearing TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Tabaco Americano (9 risk-related indications, safety mg/ml nicotine) advice or recommendations for Batch number/Barcode: 3661075076238 correct and safe use of the product. The user therefore DESCRIPTION: 10 ml plastic bottle with a screw cap has no information to avoid the in a colourful cardboard box. Box indicates "made in dangers incurred when the the EU" product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown product from the market. The products do not comply with the requirements of Directive 1999/45/EC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations. Page 27 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/CZECH CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Plastic toy The plastic material of the toy measures: Withdrawal of the REPUBLIC BRAND: Unknown contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) NAME: Funny, most new design phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.3% by weight). This TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MIC, ITEM NO: TC phthalate may harm the 12707 health of children, causing Batch number/Barcode: 8005020127074 possible damage to the reproductive system. DESCRIPTION: Set of two plastic cubes measuring 10×10×10 cm, with colorful and educational images on each side of the cube. The products are packaged in transparent plastic bag with carton label. product from the market. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/CZECH REPUBLIC CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Plastic toy The product contains di-(2- measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Chuang bo Lel ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels NAME: Squeaky dolphin (measured values: 36.5 % by TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM NO: L3992- weight). This phthalate may 30V harm the health of children, Batch number/Barcode: 8603992200438 The code does not exist DESCRIPTION: Plastic blue dolphin with white chest with the inscription "Chuang bo Lel" on its belly. The toy has a swivel head and emits sounds after pressing. product from the market. 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. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 28 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Wind-up toy The product contains small measures: Warning BRAND: MERX parts (the wheels) that can be NAME: Cartoon Car easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No: MX0040641; choke on them. NO 8338-21 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 2000201310265; Batch with the requirements of the no 543168 Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN DESCRIPTION: Wind-up police car made of white and blue plastic. The product is packaged in cardboard box with a window, marked with the CE 71-1. consumers of the risks, Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Recall of the product from end users. mark and has the inscription “Made in China”, recommended age group 12+ months. Packaging size: 10,5cm x 8,5cm. Approximate size of the toy: 6,5 cm x 8 cm. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/CZECH REPUBLIC CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory PRODUCT: Wooden locomotive The product contains small measures: Ban on the marketing of BRAND: Thomas & Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) parts (from the puzzle placed on the upper part of the wagon) that can be easily NAME: Unknown detached. A child could put TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown them in the mouth and choke Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: A wooden toy in the shape of a locomotive with a face and a wagon. In the upper part of the wagon are located 9 cubes which form a puzzle. 5 cubes in the shape of animals are also included. The toy is packed in a plastic wrapper. The the product and any accompanying measures. on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. product is counterfeit. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown Page 29 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Plastic bath toys There is s possibility that the measures: Recall of the product KINGDOM BRAND: Disney ears (small parts) on the Stuffy NAME: Doc McStuffins Bath Set character (Blue Dragon) break away from the main body of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: the toy. A small child could put 10120152G101Q2150057 the small parts in the mouth Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Doc McStuffins Disney character plastic bath toys set in soft clear plastic zip bag. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Vietnam from end users. and choke on them. 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 CHOKING Compulsory PRODUCT: Battery-operated soft toys The eyes of the dogs toys can measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Happy Garden Toys be detached from the product, put in the mouth by children NAME: Unknown and get stuck, blocking the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item n°:777 and 1001 airways. Electric soft toy The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the requirements of the DESCRIPTION: These are two different battery- Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN operated soft toy dogs. The products are packed in a plastic bag with a label bearing the following information: the reference, the importer's and 71-1. manufacturer's details, CE marking and the warning "not recommended for children under 3 years of age". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 30 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Toy make-up set The blue eye shadow contains measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: MARKWINS aluminium (measured NAME: Mobile Beauty Color Set migration level: 10.7 g/kg) exceeding the limit. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MOBILE BEAUTY The product does not comply COLOR SET, lot 6130689-127 with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: 4038033336441 Toy Safety Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Toy make-up set containing different relevant European Standard EN 71-3. coloured eye shadows, lip gloss and accessories (for product from the market. applying the make-up). It is packed in a cardboard box with a plastic window. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory PRODUCT: Toy musical set The product contains small measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown parts (the rivets on the xylophone) that can easily be NAME: Music Funny Toys detached. A child could put TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ZY-1356 these in the mouth and choke Batch number/Barcode: 8429283052582 DESCRIPTION: Set of toy musical instruments (guitar, xylophone and a tambourine) in various colours, sealed in a cardboard blister pack. The guitar and the tambourine have stickers with colourful images and are marked with the words "Guitar" and product from the market. on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. "Baby concert" respectively. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 31 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory PRODUCT: Musical toy with lights The orange wheels of the toy measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Color Baby become detached, generating NAME: Starty Sky Projector small parts which might cause small children to choke if TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref 40.725 - Lot swallowed. 1402821 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: 8412842407251 with the requirements of the DESCRIPTION: Musical, luminous plastic toy in the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN form of a tortoise with wheels. The toy is packed in a cardboard box bearing the name "Starty Sky Projector" and the age (3+ years). It has a label 71-1. marked 'musical toy', which includes the importer's details, the CE mark, the bar code, reference number and the statement 'Made in China'. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Toy aeroplane The toy aeroplane has sharp measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: HAIYAN points and edges. When NAME: Unknown projected it could cause injuries. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: H2000Y , The product does not comply Ref. (on invoice): 14-03-07 with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Toy aeroplane propelled by a rubber Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. band. The wings are made of plastic foam and the undercarriage of metallic wire. The plane is 32 cm long and has a wingspan of 37.7 cm. The product is supplied in a cardboard box. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 32 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Plastic doll The head of the doll contains measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown 43% by weight of bis (2- product from the NAME: Beauty Toys Fairy Series ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No.0713 health of children, causing Recall of the possible damage to the product from end reproductive system. users. Batch number/Barcode: EAN 9123456707130 DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll wearing a pink skirt and striped blouse. The toy is made of flexible plastic, approximately 30 cm long. The toy is packed in a cardboard box bearing the words "Beauty Toys Fairy Series". On the back of the packaging there is the item number, EAN Code, CE-marking and the market, According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. warning “Choking hazard-Small parts, Not suitable for children under 3 years”. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 33 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's CHOKING, STRANGULATION Compulsory The beads could easily measures: Withdrawal of the equipment PRODUCT: Amber teething necklace detached and be swallowed by BRAND: POPOLINI small children, causing choking. The necklace is too NAME: Amber Necklace long and may tighten around TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: N°:064002-00-00 the child's neck. product from the market. Batch number/Barcode: 9006720640022 DESCRIPTION: Necklace made of amber beads. The product comes in a transparent plastic bag. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hungary EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment PRODUCT: Highchair INJURIES, Compulsory ENTRAPMENT measures: Import rejected at border. The high-chair can collapse BRAND: Préma Distribution during use because of a failing NAME: Unknown locking mechanism. As a consequence, fingers and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HC-02A - RENATO other parts of the body can Batch number/Barcode: - become trapped between DESCRIPTION: Green and white high-chair with a plastic table. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China sections of the frame. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988-1 and EN 14988-2 . Page 34 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's CHOKING, STRANGULATION Compulsory The beads on the necklace measures: Withdrawal of the equipment PRODUCT: Amber necklace break easily creating small BRAND: BABYNATUR parts and small children could choke on them. The necklace NAME: 'Naturbernstein Kette' (Natural amber chain) can completely encircle the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref. 1510 COGNAC child's neck, creating a risk of and 1520 MULTI strangulation. product from the market. Batch number/Barcode: 4260065410077 and 4260065410084 DESCRIPTION: Amber necklace with an attached card label. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Lithuania EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's KINGDOM equipment PRODUCT: Child's car seat BRAND: Paibi Bear INJURIES Voluntary In the event of a car accident, measures: Withdrawal of the the seat will not restrain the child efficiently because it is only made of fabric. NAME: Cooler Convertible Baby Car Seat Furthermore, a single release TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown button is required to remove a Batch number/Barcode: Unknown child quickly in case of emergency; while this product DESCRIPTION: Child's car seat made only of fabric, has four. product from the market. with four separate straps to secure the child. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 35 < BACK TO CONTENTS COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Tattoo ink/permanent make-up The product contains nickel measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Styliderm NAME: Eyeliner pigment colour and black pigment (measured value: 20 mg/kg). According to the Council of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: black colour Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and Batch number/Barcode: batches 0712 EYE and 0712 criteria for the safety of tattoos BLACK and permanent make-up, nickel DESCRIPTION: Capsule (0.5 ml) with black ink level must be as low as technically achievable as nickel packed in a blister COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France product from the market. has a high allergenic potential. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation. EU/ROMANIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: La Mei La the glue as a cosmetic product. The glue contains dibutyl NAME: Art nails phthalate (DBP), which is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2611 classified as toxic to Batch number/Barcode: unknown DESCRIPTION: Set of plastic 10 finger false nails with glue in a red tube supplied in a plastic bag. product from the market. reproduction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 36 < BACK TO CONTENTS COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified BRAND: Yazimj the glue as a cosmetic product. NAME: Fancy Nail Set The glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. 02322 , classified as toxic to YZMJ-8016 reproduction. Batch number/Barcode: 9888627023227, The product does not comply 502028070400502 (on sticker), measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. 2093300441442 (on sticker) DESCRIPTION: Set of 12 red plastic nails, with glue. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Self-tanning product The product contains measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Body drench isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the NAME: Quicktan Bronzing Mousse Medium Dark bottle. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no. 20659 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Exp-01/16 / Bar code: with the Cosmetics Regulation. 653619206594 DESCRIPTION: Bronzing mousse packed in a brown plastic pump bottle (125 ml) with a cap. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States Page 37 < BACK TO CONTENTS COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified BRAND: Yazimj the glue as a cosmetic product. NAME: Unknown The glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item № 02320; YZMJ- classified as toxic to 8016 reproduction. Batch number/Barcode: 9 888627023203, The product does not comply 2093300441411 and 028070 400502 02807; with the Cosmetic Products DESCRIPTION: False nails set containing 12 pcs measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Regulation. plastic nails, coloured in orange colour supplied with a container with glue, labelled with „Dibutyl phthalate“. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified measures: Ban on the marketing of BRAND: Yazimj the glue as a cosmetic product. The glue contains dibutyl NAME: Unknown phthalate (DBP), which is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM № 02319; № classified as toxic to YZ8922 reproduction. Batch number/Barcode: 9 888627023197, The product does not comply 40050202807040050 and 2093300441404 with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. DESCRIPTION: False nails set containing 12 pcs the product and any accompanying measures. plastic nails, coloured in cyclamen colour and a container with glue labelled with „Dibutyl phthalate“. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 38 < BACK TO CONTENTS COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Edgelounge Enterprises Ptd Ltd (trading as Citrus DEFECTS Consumers should Beat)—Mix Pack Durex Condoms sold on Groupon The condoms may be PRODUCT DESCRIPTION counterfeit products with not use these products. These latex-safe condoms come in an assorted pack defects such as holes in the Customers are including 'Extra Safe', 'Thin Feel' and 'Performa' latex. asked to varieties. HAZARDS Only products supplied between 12 March 2015 and The condoms may not prevent dispose of the 10 April 2015 via www.groupon.com.au are affected. pregnancy or protect users products. Any IDENTIFYING FEATURES against sexually transmitted consumers concerned about All units sold on-line via Groupon Australia Pty Ltd between 12 March 2015 and 10 April 2015. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT diseases, which can result in serious illness or death. immediately destroy and their health should seek medical advice. Edgelounge Enterprises Limited sold through Groupon Australia Pty Ltd at www.groupon.com.au SUPPLIER Edgelounge Enterprises Limited SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE No No picture available. Page 39 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION Compulsory PRODUCT: Children's jacket The drawstrings in the measures: Ban on the marketing of BRAND: Ativo collection hood/neck area of the jacket NAME: Unknown can become trapped during various activities of a child. A TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BS-40 Sample size: 4 loop can be created and years strangulation of the child may Batch number/Barcode: 2800039408611 DESCRIPTION: Black coloured jacket set fastened with a zip at the middle, intended for children up to 4 years old. The jacket bears drawstrings in the hood/neck area. the product and any accompanying measures. occur. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Leather gloves The leather of the gloves BRAND: Prince Leather contains Chromium (VI) NAME: Unknown (measured value: 36.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown sensitising and may trigger Batch number/Barcode: 2905 5425 Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market. allergic reactions. DESCRIPTION: Beige leather gloves with a black and white fabric lining (100% polyester); sample sizes 7 and 7.5. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 40 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION, INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Girls' bikinis The functional cords in the measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: TRIDAGNA neck, back and hip area of the NAME: Unknown bikinis can become trapped during various activities of a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1.Mod D3009; 2. Mod child, which could lead to D3008 injuries and strangulation. The Batch number/Barcode: 1. 0302700010014; product does not comply with the relevant European standard 2.0302500010016 EN 14682. DESCRIPTION: 1. Dark blue bikini with white stars and red cords to be tied in the neck, at the back and hip area. 2. Colourful, patterned bikini with functional cords to be tied in the neck and hip area, and at the back.The outer cardboard label on the garments carries the statement 'Made in Spain' while the label says 'Made in China'. For girls up to 14 years. Sample sizes 10 and 4. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Baby Coveralls UNITS: About 20,000 (8,700 additional baby Snaps on the coveralls can detach, posing a choking immediately stop using the coveralls coveralls were recalled in May 2014) hazard to young children. and contact J. DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS/INJURIES This recall involves J. Crew baby coveralls in sizes newborn to 2T. The coveralls were sold in various The firm has received 10 refund. Consumers who reports of snaps detaching. No purchased the colors and designs including prints and stripes. A injuries have been reported. garments online care label sewn into the inside left seam of the garment lists the PO number, style number and “SU ’14.” IMPORTER J. Crew Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. MANUFACTURED IN: China Crew for a full will receive instructions for returning the coveralls, including a postage-paid shipping label. J.Crew is contacting consumers who bought the coveralls directly. Page 41 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Children’s Pajama Sets The children’s pajama sets fail immediately take UNITS: About 32,000 to meet federal flammability the recalled standards for children’s pajamas away DESCRIPTION sleepwear, posing a risk of from children, stop This recall involves children’s pajamas from Roberta burn injury to children. Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freyman. The pajamas are 100% cotton, two-piece pajama sets sold in toddler INCIDENTS/INJURIES using them and return them to size 1 through youth 12. The sets were sold in two None reported. styles; long-sleeve with pants or short-sleeve with Roberta Roller Rabbit for shorts. Both styles were sold in eighteen prints in instructions on receiving a free various colors; Babar, Bump, Christopher, Colada, replacement Dino, Elephant, Goby, Hathi, Heart, Heebo, Moby, pajama set or a full Monkey, Owl, Rain, Rico, Scotty, Teddy, and refund. Ticochon. Roberta Roller Rabbit is identified on a yellow label sewn into the neck and waist of both the top and bottom. This recall includes all children’s sleepwear garments with a sewn-in label at the neck. Garments that are screen printed at the neck are not affected. IMPORTER Roberta Roller Rabbit, of New York, N.Y. MANUFACTURED IN: Peru EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Man's cap The grey-green colour inside measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Coastguard the sweatband contains azo NAME: Unknown dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 70103-9999 concentration above the Batch number/Barcode: 4 029148979746, ON.E- market. permitted limit of 30 mg/kg 2011/00445 (measured value of 4aminoazobenzene: 562 mg/kg DESCRIPTION: Olive green cap with light brown ). The aromatic amine in edging band, half belt on rear, adjustable with metal question has a high allergenic buckle, grey-green sweat-band on inside, Sample size: 99 potential on exposure to the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China product from the skin and is known to be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation. Page 42 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Sensory Grab Garb Blankets Wire-edged ribbon used in the immediately stop UNITS: About 125 blanket’s ribbon tags can using these become exposed, posing a Sensory Grab Garb laceration hazard to children. blankets and INCIDENTS/INJURIES return them to the store where The firm has received one purchased for a blanket contains a white satin ribbon tag with the report of a child that was full refund or a words “Goochie Goo Garbs” on it. The polka-dot scratched by the wire that ribbon tags are black, blue, green, pink or red ribbons came out of the ribbon tag. replacement blanket. NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Silk scarves The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard immediately stop using the recalled for wearing apparel and pose a scarves and burn hazard to consumers. contact Gena INCIDENTS/INJURIES Accessories Inc. for a full refund. DESCRIPTION The Sensory Grab Garb blanket is a 6-inch square of soft fabric with crinkle paper inside and ribbon tags in the middle of each of the four sides. One side of the with white polka-dots. The blankets come in a variety of child themed patterns including shapes, animals and superhero themes. Only the 6-inch square Sensory Grab Garb blankets with colored polka-dot ribbon tags attached to the side of the blanket are included in the recall. IMPORTER None reported. MANUFACTURED IN: United States USA UNITS: About 9,400 DESCRIPTION This recall involves Gena Accessories women’s silk scarves. The recalled scarves measure 64 inches long by 18 inches wide and were sold in the colors None reported. black, brown, burgundy, camel, fuchsia, green, grey, lavender, light blue, light green, light pink, orange, red, turquoise, white and yellow. IMPORTER Gena Accessories Inc., of New York, N.Y. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 43 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Woolworths Ltd trading as EziBuy—Next Girls Geo DEFECTS Consumers should Print Romper Next Girls Geo Print Romper in PRODUCT DESCRIPTION sizes 3-6 months to 2-3 years immediately cease using the Next Next Girls Geo Print Romper in sizes 3-6 months to only, are not labelled with the Girls Geo Print 2-3 years. Style number 139396 required fire safety warning Romper and return IDENTIFYING FEATURES label. The garment does not comply with the mandatory it to Ezibuy for a full refund. Garment can be identified by a code on the front of standard for children's the size label, with the first 6 digits of 901-382 nightwear and limited daywear, TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Ezibuy Limited via online store only AS/NZS 1249:2003, as amended by the regulation. SUPPLIER Next Girls Geo Print Romper in Ezibuy Limited SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.ezibuy.com.au No picture available. sizes 3-4 years and above are not affected. HAZARDS Incorrect labels could result in the consumer being unaware of the correct fire danger rating of the garment, which is 'Low Fire Danger'. They may pose a fire hazard if they come into contact with an exposed flame. Page 44 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: SHOES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Babies' shoes The shoes contain Chromium measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: CAMELOT (VI) (measured values up to 12.3 mg/kg). NAME: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 20010/68 Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic Batch number/Barcode: Unknown reactions. product from the market. DESCRIPTION: Pink leather shoes supplied in a cardboard box. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Protective equipment CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Safety boots The upper and the tongue of measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Bellota the boots contain Chromium (VI) (measured value: 34.2 NAME: nonmetal mg/kg). TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 72206, 72208B, Chromium (VI) is sensitising 72209G and may trigger allergic Batch number/Barcode: 8414299233995, reactions. 8414299581386, 8414299597691 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Grey safety boots, type S1 and S3, Class II with a protective composite toecap. The boots are supplied in cardboard boxes. with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 45 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The metal material of the measures: Import rejected at border. BRAND: Dayfine accessories necklace contains 2.6 % by NAME: Unknown weight of lead. Lead is harmful to human health. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 03-PUU-0471 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Bar code: 6419773771262 with the REACH Regulation. DESCRIPTION: Metallic necklace with decorative stones, approximately 38 cm long, silver-coloured with green cube-shaped, decorative stones. The necklace is packed in a transparent plastic bag. A black cardboard price tag is attached to the necklace. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/THE NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown (measured value 16.3% by weight). Cadmium causes NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 4906-3 or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: 1306504906039 DESCRIPTION: Necklace in golden colour with a pendant. A white plastic label is attached. product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 46 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the NETHERLANDS BRAND: Unknown (measured value 17.6% by NAME: Fashion Jewelry weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a pendant in the shape of a shoe. A white plastic label product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. is attached. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/THE NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown (measured value 13.1% by weight). Cadmium causes NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a pendant in the shape of a “butterfly”, a white plastic product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. label is attached. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/THE NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown (measured value 24.1% by weight). Cadmium causes NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace in golden colour with coloured stones. A white plastic label is attached. product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 47 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the NETHERLANDS BRAND: Unknown (measured value 11.8% by NAME: Fashion Jewelry weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace in colour gold with a “flower” pendant. A white plastic label is attached. product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/THE NETHERLANDS CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium measures: Withdrawal of the BRAND: Unknown (measured value 17.7% by weight). Cadmium causes NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a pendant in the shape of children. A white plastic label product from the market. cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. is attached. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 48 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES GCSC has compiled the below sources: Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on http://ec.europa.eu/rapex, © European Union, 2005 – 2014. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. 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