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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 JULY 2015
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 11
Audio Video and Household Appliances (7)
IT & Telecommunication (2)
Luminaires (8)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (2)
HARDGOODS
Pages 12 to 22
DIY, Tools and Hardware (2)
Home Furnishing & Houseware (17)
Sport & Leisure Goods (7)
Miscellaneous (1)
TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
Pages 23 to 39
Toys (23)
Juvenile Products (10)
COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD
Pages 40 to 47
Cosmetics and Personal Care (14)
Household Care (0)
SOFTLINES
Pages 48 to 58
Textile and Clothing (16)
Shoes (1)
Bags and Accessories (2)
Jewelleries (2)
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
BURNS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Coffee maker
In the event that the product is
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: iQ
operated beyond a certain
NAME: Electric Brewing Pot
time, the pot could overflow
when it has been lifted from
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EK-240
the base. There is
Batch number/Barcode: S/N:2400 7110362 /
5205505005290
DESCRIPTION: Coffee maker consisting of two
parts. The first part is a metallic coffee pot with a lid
and a handle on the side. The second part is a plastic
base with a plug cord on the side. Packaged in a
cardboard box.
product from the
market.
consequently a risk that the
user may be scalded.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60335.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Mobile telephone charger
The creepage distances and
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
clearances between the
primary and secondary
NAME: Travel Charger
windings of the transformer
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Nok 33-10
are insufficient.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Mobile telephone charger
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users,
Destruction of the
product.
60950.
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Electric kettle
If used intensively, the reset
measures: Recall
of the product
KINGDOM
BRAND: WAHL
NAME: Stainless Steel Travel Kettle
button on the kettle can
overheat and burn out, which
could pose a fire risk.
from end users.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ZX643-1
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Small stainless steel travel kettle.
100-240V - 50Hz. 400-1000W.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Electric shaver
The dimensions of the socket
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Strongwind
outlet on the mains lead of the
shaver are not suitable and the
NAME: Unknown
user could consequently touch
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RSCW-116
live parts while connecting the
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Silver-grey, electric shaver with
accessories and a built-in battery which can be
charged using the supplied mains connection set.
Packaging: a colourful cardboard box.
product from the
market.
mains lead to the shaver.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60335.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
FIRE
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Condensate removal pump
The pump may fail and heat up
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: CONLIFT
causing the cover of the pump
NAME: Unknown
to catch fire. This could lead to
the building in which the pump
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
is installed also catching fire.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Condensate removal pump that is
installed both in commercial buildings and private
from end users.
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive.
households.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
An improperly installed part can
touch the camera’s circuit
immediately stop
using the recalled
board, posing an electric shock
digital camera and
risk to the user.
contact Olympus
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
for a free
inspection and
None reported.
repair.
UNITS: About 1,200
DESCRIPTION
The recall involves the Olympus VG-170 Digital Pointand-Shoot Cameras. The VG-170 measures about 4 x
2.5 x 1 inches, weighs 5.1 ounces and comes in
white, black or red. “VG 170” is printed on the top of
the camera, on the side opposite the shutter button.
“Olympus” is printed on the upper right hand corner
of the front of the camera,“5 X Wide” is printed on
lower left hand corner of the front of the camera.
The camera has a 3 inch digital LCD screen on the
back.
IMPORTER
Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Instant Pot Pressure Cookers
The thermal probe in the base
stop using the
UNITS: About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in
can conduct electricity
recalled product
Canada)
throughout the cooker, posing
immediately and
a risk of electric shock.
contact Instant Pot
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
for instructions to
receive a free
The firm has received reports
replacement base,
steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a
from three consumers of being
which consists of
control panel/keypad on the front and measure about
shocked while using the
12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are
pressure cooker.
the entire bottom
of the pressure
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Instant Pot “Smart” and “Smart60” electric pressure cookers. They are stainless
Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app.
cooker including
“Instant Pot” and “Smart” are printed on the front of
the control panel.
the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and
The firm is
contacting all
1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and
6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial
numbers and dates are printed on a label on the
purchasers
directly.
bottom of the pressure cooker’s base.
IMPORTER
Double Insight Inc., of Canada
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
EU/UNITED
CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Voluntary measures:
PRODUCT: Smartphone
The electrical insulation of
Destruction of the
product.
KINGDOM
BRAND: Jiake
the adaptor is inadequate.
NAME: Unknown
The internal connections are
not sufficient and rely upon
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1) Smartphone: M4 -
solder to maintain their
X000DY0SAT, Adaptor: J0128,
position; a loose wire could
2) Smartphone: V10, X000DYONXB, Adaptor: J0128
reduce creepage distances
and clearances. The adaptor
Batch number/Barcode: 1) 355808026812369 and
pins are inadequately sized
355808026812377, 2) X000DYONXB
which could cause damage
DESCRIPTION: Mobile phone (2 models) with USB
to the socket and the
adaptor, resulting in live
charger, UK 3-pin plug and ear phones.The product is
supplied in a cardboard box with user manual.
parts being exposed and
overheating or arcing within
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
the socket leading to a risk
of fire.
The product does not
comply with the
requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive, the
relevant European standard
EN 61558 and the relevant
national standard BS1363.
AUSTRALIA
Swann Communications Pty Ltd—Wireless Door
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Chime with 2 Receivers
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The back cover of the
receiver unit may detach
stop using the
product immediately
Wireless door chime with 2 receivers
from the main body
by switching off the
exposing live parts.
power at the socket
HAZARDS
outlet. Check the
serial number on the
Risk of electric shock.
receivers. If the serial
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
SWHOM-DC820P2; The issue is limited to items
with a serial number beginning with "08550".
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Bunnings, Masters Home Improvement, Rushmore
Distributors, CDB Media, Ingram Micro Australia,
Infront Technologies, and Swannstore (online)
SUPPLIER
number is covered by
the recall, return the
product to the store
where it was
purchased to receive
Swann Communications Pty Ltd
a replacement or full
refund.
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
Contact details:
http://www.swann.com.au
Swann Technical
Support Centre
Phone: 1800 788 210.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Rechargeable head torch
Live parts of the LED panel and
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Tanluxing
product from the
NAME: LED HEAD LIGHT
sockets are easily accessible.
The cross-sectional area of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EXO33-9
cores of the internal wires is
Recall of the
too small and in case of a
product from end
short-circuit the internal wires
may overheat.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable LED head torch. A
battery charger and an elastic head strap are attached
to the product. Supplied with a mains cable.
Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
EU/HUNGARY
the device connector terminal
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 equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch
The pins of the built-in plug and
BRAND: ORKIA
market,
plug adapter do not have an
insulating collar. The plug
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
NAME: PowerZoom
adapter allows single-pole
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: OK-0212LED
insertion of a plug, leaving the
Recall of the
remaining free live pin
product from end
accessible. The cover for the
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 6 902255 502121
DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable torch with 1 LED. The
LED can be removed by hand
battery can be charged via the built-in plug with
during charging, leaving live
telescopic pins. A plug adapter is supplied with the
parts accessible. The cross-
product. Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
sectional area of the core of
the wires is insufficient: in case
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
of a short circuit the wires may
overheat and can cause a fire.
The heat and flame resistance
of the insulating material that
hold the pins of the built-in plug
in position is insufficient.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant standards EN 60598
and IEC 60884.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch
The cross sectional area of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SHI JI SHUN DI
core of the wires is insufficient:
product from the
NAME: Rechargeable LED Search Light
in case of a short circuit the
wires may overheat and can
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: SD-9920
cause a fire. Live parts can be
Recall of the
touched when connecting the
product from end
mains lead since the
dimensions of the socket
users.
DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable LED torch. The built in
battery can be charged via a supplied mains lead.
outlet and the flat plug are not
Packaging: colourful cardboard box.
suitable. The protective cover
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
for the LEDs can be removed
by hand during charging leaving
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown.
market,
live parts accessible.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60598.
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Rechargeable headlight
The insulation of the charger is
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: BOST
inadequate. The dimensions of
the casing of the mains plug
NAME: Multipurpose Head Lamp / Akkulátor
part of the charger are too
fejlámpa
small which could result in the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LD-078C
user occidentally touching the
Batch number/Barcode: 6 949312 800059
DESCRIPTION: LED head torch supplied with a
charger ("TRAVEL CHARGER" with marking:
S/N:uR2W415HS/T) and an elastic head strap.
Packaging: white cardboard box
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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product from the
market.
live pins when inserting the
charger into a socket outlet.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
60335.
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Lighting equipment
BURNS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wall light
The plastic lampshade may
measures:
Withdrawal of
BRAND: EGLO
overheat and the user could
NAME: DAKAR 4
touch it and get burns on
the hands.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 14115 (Art.Nr.: 92938)
The product does not
Batch number/Barcode: 9 002759 929381
comply with the
DESCRIPTION: Wall light which plugs directly into a
socket outlet. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with
cardboard label.
the product from
the market.
requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive and the
relevant European standard
EN 60598.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Austria
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent
lighting fixtures
The socket can overheat,
arc and melt, posing a fire
should
immediately stop
UNITS: About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were
hazard.
using the light
sold in Canada)
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION
The firm received seven
Lighting for a
This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures
reports of sockets
free
that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The
overheating, melting or
replacement.
fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from
arcing. No injuries have
heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between
been reported.
fixture and
contact Cooper
182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is
affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format.
Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second
line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture.
Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall:
DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB,
SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R,
SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1,
SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R,
WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU,
WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
IMPORTER
Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: LUMINAIRES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Fuzion Lighting—Floodlight 50w LED
DEFECTS
If product has been installed
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
There may be exposed
using the moulded plug, the
50w compact floodlight budget in grey with flex
conductors protruding
product is to be removed
and plug
from the moulded plug.
from the power supply. The
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
On Fitting: SLED50 Grey range
If the defect occurs,
there is potential for
On the Moulded plug: JL5 and ESO120331
electric shock.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
moulded plug will be
inspected for a protruding
conductor. If a defect is
found, do not use the
product and contact Fuzion
Lighting to arrange for the
product to be returned for a
The product has been sold through electrical
wholesalers in Victoria and Queensland.
replacement or refund.
SUPPLIER
For further information
Fuzion Lighting
please direct all calls and
any queries concerning this
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
recall to Fuzion Lighting (07)
http://www.fuzionlighting.com.au
5528 9041.
No picture available.
AUSTRALIA
Atom Lighting Pty Ltd—Atom 200VA Trailing
DEFECTS
Consumers who believe this
Edge LED Dimmer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This product has been
manufactured with an
product has been installed in
their home should contact
Trailing edge LED dimmer with a wattage of 5-
internal metal shaft
Atom Lighting on (07) 5537
200W, length of 56mm and width of 23mm. The
instead of a plastic shaft.
1022 and ask for Marta who
affected dimmer can be differentiated from other
dimmers with the same model number by the
The internal clearances
have not however been
will arrange for an electrician
internal metal shaft.
increased as required by
circumstance should any
the product standard
consumer attempt to
AS/NZS
61347.2.11:2003.
uninstall or disconnect the
Model: AT9300/A
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
New South Wales; Queensland; South Australia
Should the external
Tasmania; Victoria; Western Australia
plastic knob be removed,
and the switch has been
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
SUPPLIER
Atom Lighting Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.atomlighting.com.au/
internally damaged or
improperly installed,
there may be a risk of
electric shock.
to replace the dimmer. In no
dimmer switch themselves.
Unless the plastic outer
knob has been damaged or
removed, there is no
immediate danger.
Electricians who have
installed this product should
call (07) 5537 1022 and ask
for Marta, who will make
arrangements with you to
return any remaining stock
for a full credit, and for
installed dimmers to be
replaced. All recalled
dimmers must be returned
to Atom Lighting's head
office, and not to the place
of purchase.
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plug adaptor
Single-pole insertion of a plug
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: HJT
is possible leaving the free
product from the
NAME: Rockt’s Head / Universal Adapotor
remaining live pin of the plug
accessible. Plugs for devices
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HJTNO 1238
which should be earthed (Class
Recall of the
I protection) can be inserted
product from end
into the socket-outlet part of
the adaptor but the protective
users.
DESCRIPTION: Plug adaptor with white plastic
casing. Can be used to connect many different plug
earth circuit continuity is
types to a power socket-outlet. Collective packaging:
interrupted. The side socket
colourful cardboard box
contacts of the adapter are too
close to the covering so they
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
market,
can be touched directly.
The product does not comply
with the relevant standard IEC
60884.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor
Single-pole insertion of a plug
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Technolux
is possible leaving the free
remaining live pin of the plug
NAME: Unknown
accessible.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 30256
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: 8718444030256
with the requirements of the
DESCRIPTION: Travel plug adaptor with switch.
product from the
market.
Low Voltage Directive and the
relevant national standard.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Pressure equipment/vessels
CUTS
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Water spray pump
After numerous pump strokes,
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Baladéo
the pressure on the pump
NAME: Vaporisateur 'CLEAR' ("water spray")
might discharge in an
explosion, resulting in plastic
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TYPE: TRA023 /
parts being projected, causing
reference: 05 805190012
cuts or scratches.
Batch number/Barcode: 3661190004765
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Pocket water spray pump made of
white and transparent plastic and packaged in a
product from the
market.
with the relevant national
legislation.
white and red cardboard box. Dimensions of the
product: 21x4.3x4.3 cm; 85g. Capacity: 7 cl.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
AUSTRALIA
Scintex—High Lift Jack
DEFECTS
Cease use
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Affected high lift vehicle jacks
do not comply with the
immediately and
return the product
requirements of the mandatory
along with proof of
High Lift Farm / Off road / 4x4 Jack 48" and 60"
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
standard for vehicle jacks,
purchase for a full
N/A
which is based on the
refund.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Australian/New Zealand
Contact Scintex on
Scintex
Standard AS/NZS 2693:2007.
(07) 3137 0135
SUPPLIER
HAZARDS
during business
Scintex
Jacks that do not comply with
the mandatory standard pose a
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
No
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crushing hazard. This may
hours or email
[email protected]
.au.
result in serious injury or death.
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CYPRUS
PRODUCT: Ceramic spoons
CHEMICAL
Destruction
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of cadmium (0.453
mg/dm²) from ceramic spoons
from China.
No picture available.
EU/SLOVENIA
PRODUCT: Beer can chicken holder
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Germany
Migration of nickel (12 mg/kg ppm) from beer can chicken
holder from Germany.
No picture available.
EU/POLAND
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: Plastic kitchenware
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
No picture available.
Migration of primary aromatic
amines (7.48; 0.005; 0.009 mg/
kg - ppm) from plastic
kitchenware from China.
PRODUCT: Plastic forks
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Colour migration and outer
coating coming off from plastic
forks from China.
No picture available.
EU/FRANCE
PRODUCT: Ceramic balls
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of aluminium (32.8;
14.7 mg/l) from ceramic balls
from China.
No picture available.
EU/ITALY
EU/ITALY
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of nickel (672 mg/kg
- ppm) from wine stopper from
China, via Hong Kong.
PRODUCT: Stainless steel knives
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
Migration of chromium (18.3
mg/l) and of manganese (1.1
mg/l) from stainless steel
knives from China.
No picture available.
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Recall from
consumers.
Withdrawal
from the
market.
Recall from
consumers.
PRODUCT: Wine stopper
No picture available.
Withdrawal
from recipient
(s).
Official
detention.
Seizure.
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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Other
ENVIRONMENT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Shower hose
The plastic material of the
BRAND: Cur Aqua
product contains up to 4,7% by
NAME: Unknown
weight short chain chlorinated
paraffins (SCCPs). The placing
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 434-158
on the market and use of
Batch number/Barcode: 7330571224929
DESCRIPTION: 1,5 m shower hose in white plastic.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
articles containing SCCPs is
banned.
SCCPs persist in the
environment, are toxic to
aquatic organisms at low
concentrations and
bioaccumulate in wildlife and
humans, posing a risk to
human health and the
environment.
The product does not comply
with the Regulation on
persistent organic polutants
(POP Regulation).
EU/HUNGARY
CATEGORY: Decorative articles
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Decorative stones
The decorative stones are
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: River Rocks
similar to sweets. A child could
confuse them with real
NAME: Dekorkavics Csomag
sweets, swallow them and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ID10186
choke.
Batch number/Barcode: 5999057747196
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Small, green decorative stones with
different sizes and shapes, supplied in transparent
plastic bag.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
with the requirements of the
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
Directive 87/357/EEC on
products which, appearing to
be other than they are,
endanger the health or safety
of consumers.
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CATEGORY: Furniture
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Upholstered furniture
The chair is not sufficiently
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Chojmex
stable and can easily tip over.
NAME: Jas
This may cause injuries. In
addition, sharp edges are
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
accessible and can cause cuts.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Upholstered, circular chair with a
storage box underneath the seat. Dimensions of the
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
with the relevant European
standard EN 12520.
chair are: 75 x 42 x 37.5 cm. The product is supplied
in plastic film.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 Pellet Stoves and inserts
Fuel can back up, creating
unstable combustion and a
stop using the
unit, turn the small
pressure build up inside the
blue dial on the
UNITS: About 2,000
DESCRIPTION
firebox and glass can break,
stove or insert to
This recall involves Quadra-Fire® Mt. Vernon E2
posing a laceration hazard.
the -4 position and
pellet stoves and inserts. The cast iron pellet stove is
about 32 inches high, 28 inches wide, 29 inches
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
deep and has a matte black, sienna bronze, porcelain
The firm has received eight
requirements in
mahogany or porcelain black finish. The inserts are
reports of glass breaking. No
about 34 inches wide in front by 24 inches high by
15 inches deep. The viewing area is 21 inches by 14
injuries have been reported.
the owner's
manual. They
follow the daily
maintenance
should contact the
inches and has a matte black, sienna bronze or
retailer where the
porcelain mahogany finish.
unit was
purchased to
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: USA
arrange for free
installation of an
enhanced control
board. The firm’s
dealers are
contacting known
purchasers.
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series
The back of the firebox can
immediately stop
indoor gas fireplaces
bow out, posing a fire hazard.
using the gas
UNITS: About 2,500
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION
There have been two reported
This recall involves Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator®
Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces. The
incidents involving charring and
minor property damage. No
fireplaces are LP or NG-fueled corner units with
injuries have been reported.
tempered glass fronts.
contact the
fireplace store
where the unit
was purchased to
arrange for a free
inspection and
installation of a
IMPORTER
correction kit. The
None reported.
firm’s dealers are
MANUFACTURED IN: USA
USA
fireplaces and
contacting known
purchasers.
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Glass Whistle Kettle
The bottom portion of glass
vessel can break when heated
stop using the
and the contents can spill,
immediately.
UNITS: About 113,000
DESCRIPTION
product
posing laceration and burn
Customers should
The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass
hazards.
round kettle has no markings or etchings on the
glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
either return the
product to the
with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green
The firm received nine reports
Epoca
whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black
of incidents, including
plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the
International for
instructions on
handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models
threeEpoca injuries and one
report of property damage
have a ½” metal band around the glass kettle’s neck.
valued at $200.
“Not for dishwasher” is printed in raised letters
retailer or contact
how to return the
product for a full
refund.
underneath the lid.
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Nut chopper
The tines of the grinding
UNITS: About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in
mechanism can break and
should
immediately
Canada)
these fragments can fall
stop using the
into the food being
recalled nut
chopped, posing a risk of
injury to consumers.
chopper and
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled
nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper
and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding
return it to
Avon for a
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
refund.
mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a
Avon received seven
metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The
lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings
reports of the chopper
bending or breaking,
that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper
including two instances in
chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification
which the tine fragments
number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual,
corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure
were found in the food
prepared by the consumer
number was 978-044.
but not swallowed. There
IMPORTER
have been no reports of
injury.
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
MANUFACTURED IN: None reported.
AUSTRALIA
Kmart Australia Limited—Sets of 4 Coffee Mugs (Cockatiel,
DEFECTS
Consumers
Dipped, Natural, Urban, Floral, and Isha)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The mugs could crack and
the base could fall out
should cease
using these
Set of 4 Homemaker Mugs in six different styles
when containing hot liquid.
products
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
APN Nos. 9341102716897 - Cockatiel
If the mugs crack there is
a risk of scalding from the
9341102716903 - Dipped; 9341102716910 - Natural
9341102717023 - Urban; 9341102726582 - Floral
hot liquid or wounding
immediately
and return
them to any
Kmart store for
a full refund.
from sharp edges.
9341102726599 - Isha
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Kmart Australia Limited
SUPPLIER
Kmart Australia Limited
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://kmart.com.au
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Soo-Mart Pty Ltd—Black Zebra Bean Bag Skin
DEFECTS
Consumers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The bean bag does not have a
cease using the
Bean bag skin only
child-resistant slide fastener or
bean bag skin and
the required safety warning
return it to Soo-
labels.
Mart Pty Ltd for a
Color: Black Zebra
Packed in plastic bag
Dimension: 110cm x 80cm x 40cm
HAZARDS
In contravention of the
Packed size: 39cm x 27 x 10cm
mandatory safety standard for
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
bean bags, the item does not
LS089
have the required safety
warning labels or a child-
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Soo-Mart Pty Ltd on eBay
SUPPLIER
Soo-Mart Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
full refund.
resistant slide fastener and
may therefore allow access to
the polystyrene beans, which
pose a potential choking hazard
to young children.
No
No picture available.
AUSTRALIA
Uniwide Australia Import Export Pty Ltd—Giant
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Floating Pool Bean Bag
cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
In contravention of the
mandatory safety standard for
Floating bean bag
bean bags, the zip on the bag
return it to a
does not have a child-resistant
Cheap as Chips
slide fastener and the text on
the required safety warning
store for a refund.
OU0031-R; OU0031-B; OU0031-Y; OU0031-O
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
label is smaller than permitted.
Cheap As Chips
HAZARDS
SUPPLIER
The bag was supplied with a
paper-clip attached to the zip
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Uniwide Australia Import Export Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://uniwide.com.au
bean bag and
carrier, potentially allowing
access to the polystyrene
beads by young children.
Polystyrene beads pose a
serious choking hazard to
young children.
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche
The motor can malfunction
should
Airbag Packs
and prevent the airbag from
immediately stop
UNITS: About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in
deploying, increasing the
using the
Canada)
risk of injury or death in the
recalled airbag
event of a snow avalanche.
packs and
contact Black
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black
Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Diamond for
None reported.
instructions on
manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2,
2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code
returning the
product for a free
ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front
repair.
pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD
format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a
YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is
on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on
the inside flap of the back panel.
IMPORTER
Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah and POC
Sports, of Salt Lake City, Utah
MANUFACTURED IN: USA
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers
Sparklers
The sparklers burn faster
and with a larger flame
should
immediately stop
than normal and can burn
using the
down the stick towards
recalled
users' hands, posing a burn
hazard.
sparklers, take
them away from
UNITS: About 651,500
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Yo Yo Sparklers. The sparklers are 13
1/2 inches long, metallic gray in color on a wire stick. They
were sold in multicolored packages containing four
individual sparklers. The front of the packages had a logo
with the U.S. flag and the words World Class Fireworks at
Jake's has received 12
the top, the words YOYO Sparklers and two pictures of
sparklers burning at the bottom.
reports of incidents of the
sparklers burning rapidly
IMPORTER
None reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
young children
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
and contact
Jake's Fireworks
to receive a full
refund.
down the stick towards
users' hands resulting in
second degree and third
degree burns to consumers
hands.
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Sports and hunting slingshots
The slingshot’s wrist strap can
immediately stop
UNITS: About 88,000 (in addition, 16,000 were sold
slip off the wrist brace when
using the recalled
in Canada)
the slingshot’s pouch is pulled
slingshots and
back which can result in the
contact Barnett to
body of the slingshot snapping
back and striking the user.
receive a free
replacement wrist
DESCRIPTION
This recall involves Barnett Outdoors Black Widow
slingshots. The recalled slingshot is about 6 inches
tall. It has a black plastic handgrip with red linear
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
rubber studs on the palm side, a silver metal fork and
Barnett has received two
silver metal folding wrist brace. The folding wrist
brace has a black, soft plastic wrist strap. The wrist
reports of the wrist strap
slipping off and the body of the
strap on recalled slingshots does not have an X
sling striking the users in the
where the ends of the wrist strap slide onto the
face, with one consumer
wrist brace. The slingshot was sold with translucent
beige tubular rubber bands with a gray suede pouch
receiving bruises and the other
suffering facial fractures.
strap.
attached.
IMPORTER
Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.
MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Pedal Axle Extenders
UNITS: About 6,500 (in addition about 380 were sold
The Pedal Axle Extenders can
break, and the rider can lose
stop using the
recalled pedal
in Canada)
control, posing a fall hazard.
extenders
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
This recall involves Specialized Body Geometry Pedal
Axle Extenders that are used to extend the outward
There have been 10 reports of
authorized
the pedal extenders breaking,
Specialized retailer
reach of the pedals. They are sold in pairs and mount
including two reports of minor
for a full refund.
directly into the bicycle crank arms. Pedal extenders
injuries, involving scrapes and
are made of stainless steel and fit a 9/16 inch pedal
thread. They are labeled with an “L” and an “R”.
bruises.
immediately and
return them to an
IMPORTER
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
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SMAI—Gravity Training System (GTS)
DEFECTS
Email:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Incorrect installation of the clip
[email protected]
Suspension straps used for exercise by suspending
may cause the clip to fail and
for a clip
the users body weight as a form of resistance.
break.
replacement.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
HHG-GTS
If the clip breaks, this poses a
fall hazard to the user.
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
SMAI, Gym and Fitness retailers
SUPPLIER
SMAI
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://smai.com.au
No picture available.
AUSTRALIA
Specialized—Body Geometry Pedal Axle Extenders
DEFECTS
Stop riding with
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Attaches the pedals to a bicycles crank when a rider
Some pedal axle extenders
may not have been
your body
geometry pedal
has a wide stance.
manufactured to specifications
axle extenders.
and may break.
Please return
HAZARDS
them to your
nearest authorized
If the defect occurs this may
specialized retailer
cause the rider to fall and
and contact
sustain injuries.
SUPPLIER
Specialized Rider
Care at 1300-499-
Specialized
330 if you have
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
any questions.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
0911-2020; 0910-2090
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Authorized specialized dealers
http://www.specialized.com
No picture available.
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Bicycle repair kit
The glue contains 1,2
BRAND: LEIVA
dichloroethane, benzene and
NAME: (Glue) Red Sun
toluene above the permitted
levels (measured values:
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
benzene 16%; 1,2
Batch number/Barcode: 8431487156751
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
dichloroethane 31% and
toluene 8%). Benzene and 1,2
DESCRIPTION: Bicycle repair kit consisting of two
dichloroethane are
tubes of glue, various tools and patches to repair the
carcinogenic and toxic if
wheel. Sold in a plastic blister package.
inhaled or if they get in contact
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Compulsory
with the skin.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
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CATEGORY: Protective equipment
DROWNING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Inflatable armbands
The plastic seams are not
measures: Recall
of the product
NETHERLANDS
BRAND: HEMA
adequately welded, they could
NAME: Zwembandjes (Armbands)
tear apart and cause deflation
of the armbands while a child
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article No.: 15800007
is in the water.
Batch number/Barcode: 15.80.0007
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Red and yellow plastic inflatable
from end users.
with the requirements of the
armbands supplied in transparent packaging
Personal Protective Equipment
Directive and the relevant
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
European standard EN 131381.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic doll set
The toy contains bis (2-
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
product from the
NAME: Very Funny Girl
(measured value: 50% by
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No.0618
harm the health of children,
Recall of the
causing possible damage to
product from end
the reproductive system.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 0200001459108
DESCRIPTION: The set of toys contains a doll, as
well as a drinking cup and hand bag for it. The pinkhaired doll is wearing a pink dress. The toys are made
of flexible plastic. The set of toys is packaged into
cardboard box. Approximate size of box is 14 x 12 x
3,8 cm.
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/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Toys
DAMAGE TO SIGHT
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Airsoft gun
The product does not bear a
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Smart
warning label with regard to
the laser.
product from the
market.
NAME: Gun Powerful Weapon
The product does not comply
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: K33B
with the requirements of the
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
Toy Safety Directive and the
DESCRIPTION: Black and silver plastic toy gun with
laser aimer, supplied in cardboard box.
relevant European standard EN
60825-1 with respect to
labelling.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, SUFFOCATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Fishing toy
Small fins may detach from
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SAPIN MALIN
NAME: Peche a la ligne
may put them in the mouth
and choke on them.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref No: 56305,
Furthermore, the plastic bag
Lot: SM404
Batch number/Barcode: Barcode: 8416040563054
DESCRIPTION: Wooden toy which includes a stick
for fishing with magnetic ball at the end and
market.
a child plays with it and puts
the head inside the bag, this
may easily cling to the mouth
and nose causing suffocation.
The product does not comply
cardboard box with the following dimensions:
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
product from the
of the packaging is too thin: if
wooden fishes. The product is supplied in a
35x13x5 cm. The stick and the fishes are inside a
transparent plastic bag.
EU/GERMANY
some wooden fishes. A child
relevant European standard
EN 71-1.
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy handcuffs
The metal releases an
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Eddy Toys
excessive quantity of nickel
(measured value: up to 2.13
NAME: Handschellen ("Handcuffs")
μg/cm/week). Nickel is a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM No: 52586
strong sensitiser and can
Batch number/Barcode: 8711252525860; 2017950
product from the
market.
cause allergic reactions if
(Batch)
present in articles that come
into direct and prolonged
DESCRIPTION: Toy handcuffs made of metal.
contact with the skin.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy police set
The toy contains a small part
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
(the whistle). A small child may
put it in the mouth and choke.
market.
NAME: Police
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Batch number/Barcode: 9675413113565
Toy Safety Directive and the
DESCRIPTION: Plastic toy set which includes a
black, brown and grey toy gun without projectiles, a
product from the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
toy knife, grenades, handcuffs, a police officer badge,
a stick, a compass, a clock, a dog figurine and a
green whistle.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Musical soap toy
The funnel of the toy can
BRAND: FX TOYS
detached easily which might
cause small children to choke if
NAME: Train à bulles ("Train producing bubbles")
put in the mouth and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. : 48297
swallowed.
Batch number/Barcode: 3660495482971
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Plastic battery-operated musical
train which produces soap bubbles. The soap-bubble
liquid is supplied in a blue tube.
with the requirements of the
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market,
Recall of the
product from end
users.
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CATEGORY: Toys
DAMAGE TO HEARING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Confetti gun
The sound level is too high and
measures:
Warning
BRAND: Eddy Toys
NAME: Party Popper
can lead to damage to hearing.
consumers of the
The product does not comply
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
Batch number/Barcode: 8711252523019; 2022267
relevant European standard EN
(batch)
71-1.
risks.
DESCRIPTION: Red/yellow plastic revolver with two
cartridges, in a blister packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soap bubble toy
The soap solution of the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: CISL
product contains mesophilic
aerobic micro-organisms
NAME: Unknown
(measured quantity 78,000
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 11990
cfu/ml). When the solution
Batch number/Barcode: 8429283050595
mouth, hands and eyes and is
inhaled this might lead to
The soap solution is in the bottom part of the
contracting infections.
from the soap solution is attached to the umbrella's
handle. Sold in different colours. Sold in bulk. A
cardboard label is attached to the product.
market.
comes in contact with the
DESCRIPTION: The toy looks like a closed umbrella.
umbrella, while the wand that makes the bubbles
product from the
The product does not comply
with requirements of the Toy
Safety Directive.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Toy aeroplane
The toy may easily break
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: You Da
generating small parts (e.g.
NAME: Lovely Toys
wheels and propeller details). A
small child may put them in the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LR13-0803
mouth and choke.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Pull-along toy aeroplane made of
hard plastic, half yellow, half orange. There are
shapes inside the toy and underneath there are three
green plastic wheels. A pink cord with a green ring is
attached to the front; by stretching the cord the toy
product from the
market.
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
moves. The toy is packed in a mesh bag.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Pull-along toy
The product contains small
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Zhong Ting
parts (eg. plastic sticker from
the eyes and from the red hat)
NAME: Happy Childhood
that can be easily detached. A
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
child could put them in the
Batch number/Barcode: 6905020201083
DESCRIPTION: Hard plastic turtle, half yellow, half
green colour. The bottom part is orange and fitted
with hard plastic wheels attached to a metal axle. At
the front there is a dark yellow cord to pull the toy
along. Inside the toy there are eight different shapes.
product from the
market.
mouth 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.
The toy is packed in a plastic mesh bag.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING, CUTS
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Babies' rattles
The rattle breaks easily when
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Unknown
dropped, generating small
NAME: Baby Modern Mobile
parts and fragments with sharp
edges. A child could put the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8601-1
small parts in the mouth and
Batch number/Barcode: 6825856860110
DESCRIPTION: Set of 9 rattles in various colours
and shapes (flower, fish, frog, bone, shell, clover)
made of hard plastic. The toys are packed in a
transparent plastic bag stapled with a cardboard
label.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
choke on them or receive cuts
from the sharp edges.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and with
the European standard EN 711.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wind-up toy
The product contains small
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: NAKKO
parts (wheels, wind-up key and
inner parts) that can be easily
NAME: SEA HORSE wind-up
detached. A child could put
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 878A (On package
them in the mouth and choke
code 652-F)
on them.
Batch number/Barcode: 6949921365246
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Different coloured, hard plastic,
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
wind-up toy seahorses on wheels. The toys are
supplied in a 12-unit cardboard box with plastic tray.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Wooden puzzle
The plastic film glued to the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
NAME: Puzzle Wooden Tabs
child could put it in the mouth
and choke. In addition, the toy
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. HF-PT-0128
has sharp edges which may
Batch number/Barcode: 0229452000035
DESCRIPTION: Wooden puzzle with 6 elements (5
figures of domestic animals and 1 bird), with small
pegs for grasping, supplied in transparent packaging.
EU/UNITED
KINGDOM
wooden pieces can detach. A
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Toy scooter
The handle bar can break or
detach from the scooter base
during use, posing a risk of
NAME: Twist N Run Scooter
injuries to the child.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. 5F62CEE (Blue),
The product does not comply
2. 5F62CEF (Pink),
with the requirements of the
Only model numbers 5F62CEE, 5F62CEF, sold
between March and June 2015 are affected.
market.
cause cuts.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
BRAND: Avigo
product from the
Voluntary
measures: Recall
of the product
from end users..
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
Batch number/Barcode: 1. 803516651250,
2. 803516651267
DESCRIPTION: Blue and pink toy scooter with 3
wheels for children up to 20 kg, packaged in
blue/white or pink/white cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The doll contains di-(2-
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: LIAN TAI
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
from end users,
NAME: Melody - Finery Girl
(measured value 51% by
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.LT011
harm the health of children,
product from the
causing possible damage to
market.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Brown-haired doll wearing a pink
dress and pink shoes. The toy is made of flexible
plastic. The doll is packaged into cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Withdrawal of the
the reproductive system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll set
The plastic doll contains di(2-
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Tobia’S
etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value: 54.1% by
NAME: Lisa Fashion - Stella
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TB 120111; Art.
harm the health of children,
25830G
causing possible damage to
Batch number/Barcode: 8023297765294
DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll set including a table with
mirror. Cardboard packaging with transparent plastic
front.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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the product and
any accompanying
measures.
the reproductive system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The doll contains di-(2-
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Unknown
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
product from the
NAME: Sofia the First
(measured value more than
20% by weight). This phthalate
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.SD-9
may harm the health of
Recall of the
children, causing possible
product from end
damage of the reproductive
system.
users.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Dark-haired doll wearing a blue
dress. The toy is made of flexible plastic. The doll is
packed into cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
market,
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Plastic doll
The doll contains di-(2-
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Mega Creative
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
(measured value: 31% by
NAME: The Little Mermaid
weight). This phthalate may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO. 8088A
harm the health of children,
Batch number/Barcode: 5901350215982
DESCRIPTION: Doll mermaid made of hard plastic
with purple hair. Packed in cardboard box with a
transparent front part.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
causing possible damage of
the reproductive system.
According to the REACH
Regulation the phthalates
DEHP, DBP and BBP are
prohibited in all toys and
childcare articles.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Magnetic fishing game
The sea horse contains a
BRAND: Cladellas 2000
magnet with a high magnetic
NAME: Fishing Games
flux: if a child swallows the
magnet and other metal
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 833A3/01004965
objects, they could attract each
Batch number/Barcode: 8435010949650
DESCRIPTION: Fishing set, consisting of a rod and
various little marine animals containing magnets. The
product is supplied in blister packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
measures: Import
rejected at border.
other, causing intestinal
blockage or perforation.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Cupboard door hangers
Small parts (e.g. the small
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Kiddy Colors
eyes) may detach from the
giraffe. A small child could put
NAME: Unknown
them in the mouth and choke.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HG004 ,
The product does not comply
Giraf roze (Pink giraffe)
with the requirements of the
Batch number/Barcode: 65556040
DESCRIPTION: Closet door hangers in the shape of
animals supplied in transparent packaging. The
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
hangers can form part of a chain.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: Key-ring
The product poses a risk of
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
REPUBLIC
BRAND: Barnyard Brites
damage to sight since the toys
NAME: Unknown
produce blue LED light higher
than Class 1, which may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
damage the retina.
Batch number/Barcode: 6980110760374
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Plastic key-ring in the shape of a
black owl. The eyes of the owl are blue LED lights
and the product can emit sounds.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
62115.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/DENMARK
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soft toy
The seams can be easily
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Tiger
opened making the fibrous
filling material easily
NAME: Unknown
accessible. A child may put the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No 1701213
filling in his/her mouth which
Batch number/Barcode: Batch: 74382,
Barcode: 0200017012144
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy in the shape of a parrot, 16
cm, available in pink, blue or green. The product
produces sounds when the foot is touched.
product from the
market.
could obstruct the airways. In
addition, a child could have
access (although with difficulty)
to small electronic parts (e.g.
the sound unit). If put in the
mouth these could cause
choking.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
Toy Safety Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
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Voluntary
PRODUCT: Rattle toy
The product contains
BRAND: Baby Star
protruding parts (the
measures:
Destruction of the
product.
NAME: Magnetic Caterpillar - Learning fun
caterpillar's tail). If a child puts
them in the mouth and falls
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 605A
over onto face, injuries around
measures:
pharynx or trachea area could
Withdrawal of the
occur.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 20140730 / 0446191000038
DESCRIPTION: Plastic rattle in the shape of a
caterpillar packed in a carton blister.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of the
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Toy Safety Directive and the
Compulsory
relevant European standard EN
71-1.
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CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
The baby carrier contains and
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Baby carrier
releases the flame retardants
BRAND: Infantino
tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate
(TCEP) (measured values:
NAME: Support ergonomic cotton carrier
quantity 4700 mg/kg; migration
Recall of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Reg.no. PA-25988
620 mg/m2) and tris(1-chloro-2-
product from end
(HK), Art.no. 133420
propyl) phosphate (TCPP)
(measured values: quantity
users.
Batch number/Barcode: 773554001259
EU/DENMARK
mg/m2) which can be harmful
Intended for babies of 8-40 lbs (3.6 kg-18.2 kg). The
carrier is packaged in a green cardbord box.
to children due to their
carcinogenic properties and
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Mattress for carry cot
BRAND: Carena
market,
16300 mg/kg; migration 1100
DESCRIPTION: Dark grey cotton baby carrier.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
product from the
acute toxicity.
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
The mattress contains and
measures: Recall
of the product
releases the flame retardant
tris(1,3-dichloro-2-
from end users,
propyl)phosphate (TDCPP)
Withdrawal of the
NAME: Prambody for Double Swing
which is carcinogenic
product from the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number
(measured values: quantity
market.
37183789
89700 mg/kg; migration 500
mg/m2).
Batch number/Barcode: 7 321591 837893
DESCRIPTION: White mattress intended for the
carry cot of a pram.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
INJURIES
Voluntary
KINGDOM
equipment
When the car seat is used in
measures: Recall
of the product
PRODUCT: Children's car seat
the setting for smaller children
BRAND: Kiddu
(with the buckle and the
harness), the buckle may open
NAME: Lane
in the event of a vehicle
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CAR/KID/840168 ,
impact.
from end users.
CAR/KID/840915, CAR/KID/840922
Batch number/Barcode: 5060295840168 ,
5060295840915, 5060295840922
DESCRIPTION: Car seat suitable for children from 9
months to 11 years (9-36kg), forward facing seat with
three point safety belt. It is supplied in a box with the
following dimensions: 86.5 x 20 x 44 cm.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Children’s plastic chair
BRAND: POLYTIME
NAME: Kids chair
INJURIES
The product has sharp edges
on the accessible parts of the
chair, which may cause cuts
and lacerations.
Compulsory
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Е-301
Batch number/Barcode: 869 7633 82092 5
DESCRIPTION: Children’s stackable plastic chair,
trade mark “POLYTIME”, violet color.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
INJURIES
Compulsory
The attachment straps can slip.
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Baby carrier
If they become loose, the child
BRAND: OLMITOS
could slide out. The product
does not comply with the
NAME: Mochila portabebes ("baby carrier")
relevant European standard EN
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2902
13209-2.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 8414147029022
DESCRIPTION: Baby carrier packaged in a cardboard
box including a bonnet, mittens and a cotton bib.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Baby carrier
BRAND: BABIES´R´US
INJURIES
Compulsory
The straps can slip. If the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
straps become loose, the child
may slide out. The product
does not comply with the
NAME: 2-way carrier
relevant European standard EN
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 263836
13209-2.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 40002638269
DESCRIPTION: A two-position baby carrier for
babies aged 0 to 9 months, weighing between 3.6
and 11.3 kg. The packaging consists of a cardboard
box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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INJURIES
Compulsory
The attachment straps can slip.
measures:
Withdrawal of the
equipment
PRODUCT: Baby carrier
If they become loose, the child
BRAND: OLMITOS
could slide out. The product
does not comply with the
NAME: Mochila portabebes ("baby carrier")
relevant European standard EN
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2902
13209-2.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 8414147029022
DESCRIPTION: Baby carrier packaged in a cardboard
box including a bonnet, mittens and a cotton bib.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan
EU/BULGARIA
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
PRODUCT: Children’s plastic chair
BRAND: TUPPEX
NAME: Unknown
INJURIES
Compulsory
Due to the presence of sharp
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
points and edges on the
accessible parts of the chair
(arm rest) children might suffer
cuts.
the product and
any accompanying
measures.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TP-7525
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Children’s stackable, plastic chair rattan imitation, brown colour. Size: W 380 H 560 D
270 mm
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
Otteroo Inflatable Baby Floats
The seam on the flotation
immediately stop
UNITS: About 3,000
device can leak air and deflate,
using the recalled
posing a risk of drowning.
inflatable baby
DESCRIPTION
The Otteroo Inflatable Baby Float is an inflatable
round ring made of clear and blue plastic material. It
has two air chambers that fasten around a baby’s
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
floats and contact
the firm to receive
a free
replacement.
neck with a white buckle. The floats have a chin rest,
two handles and two circular openings on the back
of the ring to allow the device to expand as the child
grows with age. There are three colorful balls that
move freely around inside the ring. The name
“Otteroo” is imprinted on the top of the float in
large, orange letters with an Otter logo.
IMPORTER
INone reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT:
HAZARD:
Consumers should
DaVinci Cribs
UNITS: About 11,660 (in addition, 40 cribs were sold
A metal bracket that connects
the mattress support to the
immediately stop
using the recalled
in Canada)
crib can break, creating an
cribs and contact
uneven sleeping surface or a
Bexco for a free
gap. If this occurs, a baby can
become entrapped in the crib,
replacement
mattress support
fall or suffer lacerations from
which includes
the broken metal bracket.
replacement
DESCRIPTION
The recall includes DaVinci brand full-size cribs
including the Reagan crib (model #M2801), the Emily
crib, (model #M4791), the Jamie crib (model
#M7301), and the Jenny Lind crib (model #M7391)
manufactured from May 2012 through December
brackets. In the
meantime, parents
2012. The model number, serial number and
The firm has received 10
are urged to find
manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the
reports of the mattress support
an alternate, safe
bottom right hand side panel of the crib. Cribs
brackets detaching. No injuries
included in the recall have serial numbers that begin
with “N00”.
have been reported.
sleeping
environment for
the child, such as
IMPORTER
a bassinet, play
None reported
yard or toddler bed
depending on the
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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Compulsory
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product poses a chemical
Consumer Products– June 16 - 30 –2014 has been
risk because it contains
measures: Recall
of the product
permanently removed following further information
received from the notifying country.
methylisothiazolinone (MI) in
excess of the approved
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
from end users.
concentration limit (measured
value: 0.36 %). MI is a
PRODUCT: Foot cream
BRAND: Natura Siberica
NAME: Nourishing and Moisturizing Daily Foot
cream
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: 75 ml green tube of foot cream
packed in a white cardboard box.
sensitizing agent and may
cause skin sensitization and
allergic skin reactions when it
exceeds the approved
maximum concentration.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russian Federation
EU/FINLAND
CORRIGENDUM
CHEMICAL
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product poses a chemical
Consumer Products– June 16 - 30 –2014 has been
risk because it contains
permanently removed following further information
methylisothiazolinone (MI) in
excess of the approved
received from the notifying country.
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
Compulsory
measures: Recall
of the product
from end users.
concentration limit (measured
value: 0.025 %). MI is a
PRODUCT: Facial mask
sensitizing agent and may
BRAND: Natura Siberica
cause skin sensitization and
NAME: Extra-Firming Facial Mask
allergic skin reactions when it
exceeds the approved
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
maximum concentration.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: 75 ml yellow tube packed in a
yellow cardboard box with orange flowers.
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russian Federation
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Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product poses a chemical
Consumer Products– June 16 - 30 –2014 has been
risk because it contains
measures: Recall
of the product
permanently removed following further information
received from the notifying country.
methylisothiazolinone (MI) in
excess of the approved
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
from end users.
concentration limit (measured
value: 0.03 %). MI is a
PRODUCT: Facial mask
BRAND: Natura Siberica
NAME: Nourishing Facial Mask
sensitizing agent and may
cause skin sensitization and
allergic skin reactions when it
exceeds the approved
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
maximum concentration.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
DESCRIPTION: 75 ml red tube packed in a red
cardboard box with a pink label.
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russian Federation
EU/FINLAND
CORRIGENDUM
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS-
The product poses a chemical
Consumer Products– June 16 - 30 –2014 has been
risk because it contains
measures: Recall
of the product
permanently removed following further information
methylisothiazolinone (MI) in
received from the notifying country.
excess (measured value: 0.027
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
from end users.
%). MI is a sensitizing agent
and may cause skin
PRODUCT: Baby care cream
BRAND: Natura Little Siberica
NAME: Baby Daily Care Cream
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
sensitization and allergic skin
reactions when its
concentration exceeds the
approved maximum
concentration. In addition the
product is used for babies who
are more sensitive to adverse
DESCRIPTION: 75 ml white tube packed in a white
reactions when exposed to
cardboard box with figure of a bird.
sensitizing substances.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russian Federation
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
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Compulsory
PRODUCT: False nails
The nail glue contains
measures:
Warning
BRAND: Unknown
chloroform (measured value up
consumers of the
NAME: Design Nail
to 6.5% by weight).
Chloroform in high doses
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
causes skin irritation and can
Withdrawal of the
damage health if inhaled or
product from the
swallowed.
market.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Artificial nails in a pink cardboard
packaging containing 24 nails and pink gel glue. The
artificial nails come in various colours and patterns.
risks,
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Massage cream
The product contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Herbaria
isobutylparaben, as indicated in
the list of ingredients on the
NAME: Herbbitter - swedish bitter cream
bottle.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 15/76034
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: 5997005301797
with the Cosmetic Products
DESCRIPTION: Cream in a white, brown and beige
product from the
market.
Regulation.
plastic tube of 75ml. The date of fabrication is
February 2015 ( marked on the plastic stopper).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hungary
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EU/DENMARK
CATEGORY: Fashion items
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: False nails
The nail glue contains
measures:
Warning
BRAND: Nerissa Professional Nail Care
chloroform (measured value up
consumers of the
NAME: Airbrush Nails
to 6%). Chloroform in high
doses causes skin irritation and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
can damage health if inhaled or
Withdrawal of the
swallowed.
product from the
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Different sets of artificial nails in a
pink and red cardboard packaging including 2 g of
The product does not comply
risks,
market
with the REACH Regulation.
pink gel glue. The artificial nails come in various
colours and patterns.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/THE
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Hair treatment product
The product contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: INOAR
formaldehyde above the
permitted level (measured
NAME: Tratamento Capilar Marroquino (Moroccan
value 5.39%). Formaldehyde
Hair Treatment)
may produce irritation of the
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
eyes, the skin and upper
Batch number/Barcode: F 04-2014 V 04-2016 (batch)
DESCRIPTION: Hair treatment product in black 1
litre plastic bottle.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Brazil
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product from the
market.
respiratory tract; long term
exposure may cause cancer.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
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EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Chemical products
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Fixative for false nails
The product contains
measures: Ban on
the marketing of
BRAND: Yes Love
cyanoacrylate yet the
NAME: Unknown
packaging does not have an
adequate safety label bearing
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 3 g and 8g
risk-related indications in the
Batch number/Barcode: 8435255202183
any accompanying
measures.
national language or a correct
DESCRIPTION: Fixative for false nails, 8 g and 3 g,
pictogram as required for
chemical mixtures. The user
packaged in a transparent plastic bag with label
therefore does not have the
bearing the bar code, information in Spanish on the
necessary information on the
importer and the ingredients.
dangers incurred when the
product comes into contact
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
the product and
with the skin or if it is ingested.
The product does not comply
with the requirements of
Directive 1999/45/EC relating
to the classification, packaging
and labelling of dangerous
preparations.
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Hair dye
The product contains 2-nitro-p-
BRAND: Sta-Sof-Fro
phenylenediamine which is
classified as strongly
NAME: Permanent Powder Hair Colour
sensitising. The product does
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
not comply with the Cosmetic
Batch number/Barcode: 60062
Voluntary
measures:
Temporary ban on
the supply, offer to
supply and display
of the product.
Products Regulation.
DESCRIPTION: Hair dye in the colour "auburn" for
consumer use.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South Africa
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CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHOKING
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Soap
Due to its characteristic form,
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Bomb Cosmetics
colour and size, the product
NAME: Unknown
may be mistaken with
foodstuff (piece of cake). This
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
may lead children, in particular,
Batch number/Barcode: 5037028249437
market.
to put it in the mouth, bite
DESCRIPTION: Soap which imitates a portion of
small parts off and it could thus
cause choking. The product
strawberry and banana tart, of triangular shape with
does not comply with the
different shades and small stars in different colours.
Cosmetic Products Regulation
The packaging is transparent with details about the
brand and ingredients.
and the requirements of the
Directive 87/357/EEC on
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
product from the
products which, appearing to
be other than they are,
endanger the health or safety
of consumer.
EU/SWEDEN
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Hair dye
The product contains pyrogallol
measures:
Temporary ban on
BRAND: Creme of Nature
and o-aminophenol. Oaminophenol is harmful if
NAME: Systema suave de coloración ("Soft hair
swallowed or inhaled and
colour system")
pyrogallol is harmful by
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: C20 Castano Oscuro
inhalation, contact with the
Batch number/Barcode: 405199-20
DESCRIPTION: Permanent hair colour for consumer
use, colour "dark brown" (brun foncé).
the supply, offer to
supply and display
of the product.
skin and if swallowed.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Skin lightening product
The product contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Laboratoire Pharmaplus
hydroquinone, which causes
NAME: QEI+ Paris - Qualité Extrême Intense - Active
skin irritation and dermatitis.
The product does not comply
Performance Multi-action
with the Cosmetic Products
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
Regulation.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 098864005200
DESCRIPTION: Skin-lightening cream in a white 50
ml (1.7 fl. oz) tube bearing gold, green and black
printed text.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Skin lightening product
The product contains
BRAND: Laboratoire Pharmaplus
hydroquinone which causes
skin irritation and dermatitis.
NAME: QEI+ Paris - Qualité Extrême Intense - Active
The product does not comply
Efficacité Extrême Lait Corporel
with the Cosmetic Products
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
Regulation.
Compulsory
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 098864005125
DESCRIPTION: Skin-lightening cream with shea
butter in a white 500 ml jar, marked with gold,
fuchsia and black text.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
The cords to be tied at the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: YES! DO KID'S
back can become trapped
NAME: Unknown
during various activities of a
child, causing injuries.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XS 9027
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
with the relevant European
DESCRIPTION: Light blue bikini intended for girls up
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
to 8 years.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' jumpsuit
The cords in the waist and in
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: EBITA (Evita)
the neck area may become
trapped during various
NAME: Unknown
activities of a child, causing
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 158138
injuries or strangulation.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Multi-coloured jumpsuit intended for
girls up to 6 years of age.
product from the
market.
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
The cords to be tied at the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: YES! DO KID'S
back may become trapped
NAME: Unknown
during various activities of a
child, causing injuries.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KL117
The product does not comply
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
with the relevant European
DESCRIPTION: Pink bikini intended for girls up to 8
product from the
market.
standard EN 14682.
years old.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' outfit
The dress has halter neck
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: NEW COLLEGE
cords that can become trapped
during various activities of a
NAME: Sport edition
child. A loop can be created
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 25-4058
and strangulation to the child
Batch number/Barcode: 5200001622224
DESCRIPTION: Multi coloured short jumpsuit (one
piece garment) with a floral pattern intended for girls
up to 12 years. The outfit can be tied or adjusted
product from the
market.
may occur.
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
with halter neck cords in the neck area.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Greece
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EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
The product contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: SHE gloves
chromium (VI) (measured value
NAME: Suede glove
up to 41.5 mg/kg). Chromium
(VI) is sensitising and may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 010550303
trigger allergic reactions.
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: 4031074169399
DESCRIPTION: Ladies' gloves made from red rough
leather with black fleece lining; sample's size 70.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES, STRANGULATION
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
Free-end halter neck cords that
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Smile Yes
are to be tied in the neck area
can get trapped and cause a
NAME: Unknown
child to be strangled. The
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BA012
functional cords in the waist
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Fuchsia-coloured bikini intended for
girls up to 4 years old. The top part can be tied or
adjusted with halter neck cords in the neck area, and
there are functional cords at the back of the top as
well as at the sides of the bikini bottom.
product from the
market.
area can become trapped and
cause injuries to children.
The bikini does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/CYPRUS
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
INJURIES
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Girls' bikini
The functional cords in the
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: YES! DO KID'S (YES!DO)
back area can become trapped
and cause injuries to children.
NAME: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KL 114
The bikini does not comply
with the relevant European
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
standard EN 14682.
product from the
market.
DESCRIPTION: Light blue bikini intended for girls up
to 8 years. The bikini is designed with cords to be
tied at the back of the garment.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Leather gloves
The leather of the gloves
BRAND: HEMA
contains chromium (VI)
(measured value: 22.1 mg/kg).
NAME: Unknown
Chromium (VI) is classified as
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article n°: 16500704
sensitising and may trigger
Sample size: XL
allergic reactions.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market.
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: A pair of black leather gloves,
unpackaged.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Pakistan
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EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Protective equipment
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Work gloves
The leather of the gloves
measures: Import
rejected at border.
BRAND: Guyard
NAME: Unknown
(measured value up to 8.52
mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1531
sensitising and may trigger
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
allergic reactions. The product
DESCRIPTION: Pair of grey work gloves made of
does not comply with the
requirements of the Personal
leather.
Protective Equipment
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
AUSTRALIA
contains chromium (VI)
Directive.
Internet Services 1 Australia Pty Ltd t/as The Iconic—
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Staple Superior Mody Chinos and Mody Chino Short
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The dye used during the
manufacturing of the pocket
cease using the
product and return
Mody Chinos French Navy; Mody Chinos Sapphire
linings for this product may
it to THE ICONIC
have contained hazardous azo-
for a full refund of
colourants.
the purchase
price.
Mody Chinos TAN; Mody Chinos Ox Blood
Mody Chinos Navy; Mody Chino Short Ox Blood
Mody Chino Short Navy
HAZARDS
Certain azo-colourants may
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
release carcinogenic
Mody Chinos French Navy ST892AA20NQP
compounds. Expert authorities
recommend that exposure to
Mody Chinos Sapphire ST892AA24NQL
Mody Chinos TAN ST892AA25NQK
Mody Chinos Ox Blood ST892AA29OLM
these dyes should be
eliminated or minimised. The
Mody Chinos Navy ST892AA83FVG
Iconic is recalling these
products in the interests of
Mody Chino Short Ox Blood ST892AA85KVY
customer safety.
Mody Chino Short Navy ST892AA86KVX
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
The Iconic website
SUPPLIER
Internet Services 1 Australia Pty Ltd t/as The Iconic
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.theiconic.com.au
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CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Nightwear
The product contains azo-dyes
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Smile
releasing the aromatic amine
NAME: Unknown
3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine
(measured value 56 mg/kg).
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: AL-503-2A.
When the product is in direct
Batch number/Barcode: Unknown
product from the
market.
and prolonged contact with the
DESCRIPTION: Blue pyjamas consisting of a long-
skin, this aromatic amine may
be absorbed by the skin.
sleeved top and trousers. There is a baby cow
Aromatic amines can cause
printed on the front of the top.
cancer, cell mutations and
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
affect reproduction. The
product does not comply with
the REACH Regulation.
AUSTRALIA
Cotton On—Women’s Elly Skinny Jean
DEFECTS
Customers should
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The dye used during the
manufacturing of this product
cease using the
product and return
may have contained hazardous
it to any Cotton On
azo-colourants.
store for a full
HAZARDS
refund of the
purchase price.
Classic Skinny Leg Fit, 5 Pocket Jean
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
Style no 238485-06
P/O No. 145147
Certain azo-colourants may
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
For further
release carcinogenic
information call
Cotton On
compounds. Expert authorities
SUPPLIER
recommend that exposure to
these dyes should be
1800 420 176 or
contact us on
Cotton On
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.cottonon.com.au
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customerenquiries
eliminated or minimised.
@cottonon.com.au
Cotton On is recalling this
.
product in the interests of
customer safety.
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Internet Services 1 Australia Pty Ltd t/as The Iconic—
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Staple Superior Mody Chinos and Mody Chino Short
The dye used during the
cease using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
manufacturing of the pocket
product and return
Mody Chinos French Navy; Mody Chinos Sapphire
linings for this product may
it to THE ICONIC
have contained hazardous azo-
for a full refund of
colourants.
the purchase
price.
Mody Chinos TAN; Mody Chinos Ox Blood
Mody Chinos Navy; Mody Chino Short Ox Blood
Mody Chino Short Navy
HAZARDS
Certain azo-colourants may
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
release carcinogenic
Mody Chinos French Navy ST892AA20NQP
compounds. Expert authorities
recommend that exposure to
Mody Chinos Sapphire ST892AA24NQL
Mody Chinos TAN ST892AA25NQK
Mody Chinos Ox Blood ST892AA29OLM
these dyes should be
eliminated or minimised. The
Mody Chinos Navy ST892AA83FVG
Iconic is recalling these
products in the interests of
Mody Chino Short Ox Blood ST892AA85KVY
customer safety.
Mody Chino Short Navy ST892AA86KVX
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
The Iconic website
SUPPLIER
Internet Services 1 Australia Pty Ltd t/as The Iconic
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.theiconic.com.au
EU/DENMARK
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
Compulsory
PRODUCT: Bed linen
The bed linen contains azo
measures: Recall
of the product
BRAND: Marvel
dyes releasing the aromatic
amines 4-Chloroaniline
NAME: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
(measured concentration up to
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Product number
31 mg/kg) and 2,4-
1383400 Order number 4550155908
Diaminotoluene (measured
Batch number/Barcode: 57107560002016
concentration up to 95 mg/kg).
When the product is in direct
DESCRIPTION: Blue, red and white "Spider Man"
and prolonged contact with the
bed linen in clear plastic packaging with a cardboard
skin, the aromatic amine may
picture of Spiderman 2.
be absorbed by the skin.
Aromatic amines can cause
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Egypt
from end users.
cancer, cell mutations and
affect reproduction.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
.
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Best & Less—Underworks Men's 5 Pk Business
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Socks - Assorted Pack
The dye used in the
stop using the
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
manufacture of these socks
product and return
Underworks Men's 5pk Business Crew Sock -
may have contained hazardous
it for a full refund
Taupe/Grey/Brown colourways only
azo-dyes.
from the retail
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
HAZARDS
outlet where the
product was
M21589BL; 9327446362358; 202606
Expert authorities classify
purchased.
9327446362365; 202607
these azo-colourants as
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
carcinogens and recommend
that exposure be limited.
Best & Less
SUPPLIER
Underworks Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.underworks.com.au
AUSTRALIA
Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd—Bulls Head Men’s Black
DEFECTS
Consumers should
Regular & Short Leg Jeans
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The dye used in the
manufacture of the pocket
cease wearing the
jeans and return
Bulls Head Men’s Black Regular & Short Leg Jeans
linings of these jeans may have
them to any Harris
contained hazardous azo-dyes.
Scarfe store for a
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
3013HS & 3013HS-S
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
HAZARDS
full refund.
Expert authorities classify
these azo-colourants as
Harris Scarfe
carcinogens and recommend
SUPPLIER
that exposure be limited.
Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.harrisscarfe.com.au
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CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Children's sandals
The metal rivet releases nickel
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Marvel
above the permitted level
NAME: Ultimate Spider Man
(measured value up to 19
μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 14156151
strong sensitiser and can cause
Batch number/Barcode: EAN 14156151 GER 0087
articles that come into direct
and prolonged contact with the
motif on the upper and the insole, a synthetic outer
skin.
The affected products have a buckle fixed with a
metal rivet.
market.
allergic reactions if present in
DESCRIPTION: Children's sandals with a Spiderman
sole, cork sole, blue lining and two metal buckles.
product from the
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Leather belt
The leather of the belt contains
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Bernd Götz
chromium (VI) (measured
NAME: Unknown
value: 13.3 mg/kg). Chromium
(VI) is classified as sensitising
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article S9/402338-18
and may trigger allergic
Batch number/Barcode: 4019826459462
product from the
market.
reactions.
DESCRIPTION: Belt made of grey suede with a big
metal clasp. Size: 90cm long and 4cm large.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Leather wristband
The leather wristbands contain
BRAND: Zettl
chromuim (VI) (measured value
: 15.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is
NAME: Unknown
classified as sensitising and
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
may trigger allergic reactions.
Voluntary
measures:
Withdrawal of the
product from the
market
Compulsory
measures: Other.
Batch number/Barcode: 4128S-19, 4128S-21, 4128B19, 4128B-21
DESCRIPTION: Black, woven leather wristband with
magnetic catch, no packaging, paper label with batch
number attached to the wristband.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
Voluntary
PRODUCT: Earrings
The butterfly ear stud release
measures:
Withdrawal of the
BRAND: Kik
an excessive quantity of nickel
product from the
NAME: Unknown
(measured value up to 25.8
µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 14-18
strong sensitizer and can cause
Destruction of the
allergic reactions if present in
product.
Batch number/Barcode: 17266006211008600100
DESCRIPTION: Pack of four pairs of silver ear studs:
articles that come into direct
and prolonged contact with the
one pair in the shape of a butterfly, the other three
skin.
pairs are blue and white stones. Colours available:
coral, purple, cobalt blue.The ear studs are attached
to a grey cardboard label.
market,
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/ITALY
CATEGORY: Jewellery
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Ring
The ring contains cadmium
BRAND: Donna Più
(measured value: 122 mg/kg).
Compulsory
measures: Import
rejected at border.
Cadmium causes damage to
NAME: Unknown
organs if swallowed or inhaled
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DP 000014195
and may cause cancer.
Batch number/Barcode: 2400000141952
The product does not comply
DESCRIPTION: Unpackaged ring with card label.
with the REACH Regulation.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the
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take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.
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received from a contact point regarding an already published notification leads
to modification or withdrawal of the information, the Commission shall
respectively include a corrigendum or a notice of withdrawal in the next
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www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html (US Cosmetics recalls)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm (US Pesticides recalls)
PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA
http://www.recalls.gov.au/
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http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Product-Recalls.aspx
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