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 Co- operation and Development (OECD). You can access the OECD site by using the following link. E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS, FIRE Voluntary measures: Recall PRODUCT: Oil filled radiator The radiator bursts when the of the product internal pressure increases. As BRAND: EQUATION from end users. the temperature of the liquid NAME: Unknown 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, in a place close to an ignition 3276004548191 and 3276004548221 source. DESCRIPTION: Oil-filled radiator without any The product does not comply packaging. with the requirements of the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN
60335.
EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Electric hob The maximum temperature is Withdrawal of the exceeded on the product BRAND: Bravo Nippon product from the surface, which can cause burns market. NAME: Cocina Eléctrica when touched. The earth TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BN3665/759 ABR 14 terminal is not protected against accidental loosening Batch number/Barcode: 8435411536657 and the insulation of the DESCRIPTION: Single, white, electric hob of 220 V 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 The product does not comply description of the product on the side of the box with the requirements of the along with a series of symbols and the CE marking. Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China 60335.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment FIRE Compulsory measures: Recall PRODUCT: Electrical water heater If the water supply is of the product interrupted, the heater can in BRAND: Fumu from end users. some cases continue to heat. NAME: Hot Water Dispenser The hot water dispenser can TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JBA25L consequently catch fire unexpectedly. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Thermal isolated electrical water with the requirements of the heater. 230V~ 1850W Class I. Low Voltage Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Denmark relevant European standard EN 60335.
EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory KINGDOM measures: Import PRODUCT: Battery charger The transformer has no rejected at border. creepage or clearance distance BRAND: Nitecore 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 Low Voltage Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Battery charger. Input: 100-240V AC. relevant European standard EN Output:4.2V DC/3.7V DC/0.375A. Supplied in yellow, 60335. black and white packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment BURNS Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Toaster The side of the product Warning becomes too hot and could BRAND: SoTechwood consumers of the cause minor burns to the user. NAME: Toaster risks. The product does not comply TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: YK-623 TGP-602 with the requirements of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN DESCRIPTION: Stainless steel toaster in cardboard 60335. packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Portable jumpstart power supplies The jumpstart’s lithium battery immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 10,400 can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and unit and contact DESCRIPTION ignite nearby items, posing a Whistler for a free This recall involves Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & fire hazard to consumers. replacement, Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model including shipping INCIDENTS/INJURIES numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized to return the jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches Whistler has received 45 recalled unit. reports of jumpstart and power tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable supply units overheating and jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight 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 No injuries have been reported. are printed on the front of the unit. Recalled units 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
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers Lithium ion rechargeable batteries The batteries can should immediately UNITS: About 5,000 overheat, posing a fire hazard. remove the
DESCRIPTION battery from INCIDENTS/INJURIES This recall involves 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable the bike and batteries sold separately and as original equipment with Pedego Pedego has received contact electric bikes. Recalled batteries of each voltage came in two six reports of batteries Pedego for a 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 replacement with black plastic end caps and a handle. The other style has a one report of property battery. black or white plastic case that measures about 14 inches long, 6 damage. No injuries ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high with a red indicator lamp on have been reported. 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 CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary KINGDOM measures: PRODUCT: Soldering station The earthing terminal is Destruction not adequately secured. BRAND: ESD SAFE of the The cover of the plug is product. NAME: Thermo-Control Anti-Static Soldering Station not secured and may
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 936 Series detach as the user pulls the plug out from a Batch number/Barcode: S010000000002481376 socket. DESCRIPTION: Black soldering station. Input: 220V, 60W. The product does not Output: 24V. Packaged in a white cardboard box. comply with the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China requirements of the Low Voltage Directive,
the relevant European standard EN 61558 or the relevant national standard.
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners The aluminum wand can immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 142,000 in the United States and disconnect from the vacuum vacuum cleaners about 650 in Canada cleaner’s handle and remain energized with electricity, and contact Euro- DESCRIPTION posing a risk of electric shock. Pro to receive a This recall involves four models of Shark® brand free replacement INCIDENTS/INJURIES Rotator® Powered Lift-Away® series upright wand. 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 the aluminum wand cleaners. They measure about 45 inches tall by 12 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. 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
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Sweet Heat Hair Dryers The hair dryers do not have an immediately unplug and stop UNITS: About 3,100 immersion protection device, 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. contact AG Hair to The hair dryers are white and have the words request a pre-paid INCIDENTS/INJURIES “Sweet Heat” printed in black near the blower mailing label and nozzle. “AG Hair” is printed in grey and black on the None reported. packaging in order back of the blower nozzle, above the handle. to return the hair IMPORTER dryer for a full 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 The blower vacuum can immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 823,000 in the United States and overheat, spark and catch on blower vacuums 41,000 in Canada. (Models UT42120 and UT42120A fire posing fire and burn and return them to of this product were previously recalled in February hazards. any Home Depot 2013.) INCIDENTS/INJURIES or Direct Tools
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 on the left side of the red motor housing. The blower minor injury. 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
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums The blower vacuum can immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 225,000 in the United States. (Models overheat, spark and catch on blower vacuums 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were fire posing fire and burn and return them to previously recalled in February 2013.) hazards. any Walmart store INCIDENTS/INJURIES DESCRIPTION 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
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary KINGDOM measures: PRODUCT: Wireless router The internal connections of the Destruction of the mains adaptor are not BRAND: Unknown product. sufficient and rely upon solder NAME: Wireless-N Mini Router to maintain their position; a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: WN522 REV A loose wire could reduce MAC: 0E41580099B5 creepage distances and clearances. The mains adaptor Batch number/Barcode: Serial number 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 which could cause damage to box. the socket and the adaptor, resulting in live parts being COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China 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.
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs The battery packs can immediately turn off their ThinkPad UNITS: About 148,800 in the United States and overheat, posing a fire hazard. notebook 17,700 in Canada (About 34,500 in the United States INCIDENTS/INJURIES computer, remove and 2,900 in Canada were recalled in March 2014.) Lenovo has received four the battery pack DESCRIPTION reports of incidents of battery and contact This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with packs overheating and Lenovo for a free 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 battery pack. 430, 520, 525 and 530 series; the L412, L420/421, property. One incident included Consumers can L512 and L520 series; the T410, T420, T510 and a consumer's skin being continue to use 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. notebook without X201s, X220 and X220t series. 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. 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
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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 off their The batteries being recalled were sold for Lenovo hazard. computer, 'ThinkPad' branded notebooks from February 2010 to HAZARDS remove the June 2012. They were either: If the battery packs battery and only (a) included in Lenovo products, overheat, they pose the risk power the (b) distributed as stand-alone replacement packs, or of fire and burn hazard to computer through consumers. (c) distributed as a stand-alone option. the AC adaptor and power cord. The notebook models affected are: Consumers are T410, T420, T510, T520, W510, W520 asked to visit X100E, X121e, X130e, X131e, X201, X201s, X220, www.lenovo.com X220t, Edge 11, Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15 /batteryprogram2 Edge 320, Edge 420, Edge 430, Edge 520, Edge 525, 014 to determine Edge 530, L412, L420, L512, L520, Mini 10 if they are affected and to SL410, SL510 arrange for a free IDENTIFYING FEATURES replacement Each affected battery will have an associated 7-digit battery. alphanumeric Assembly-Part Number (ASM P/N) (this is For more different from the alphanumeric serial number for the information notebook system itself). consumers can ASM P/N contact Lenovo 42T4695 42T4695 (Australia & New 42T4711 42T4711 Zealand) Pty Ltd (toll free) on 1800 42T4740 42T4740 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.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have Withdrawal of the sufficient mechanical strength BRAND: Unknown product from the and could break exposing live market, NAME: Light up your life this Christmas,100L LED parts. Lights Ban on the The product does not comply marketing of the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: LED-YJSK with the requirements of the product and any (label on the product) Type number: LED-FF (20~360) Low Voltage Directive and the accompanying (label on the package) relevant European standard EN measures. Batch number/Barcode: 8585030100477 60598.
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 measures: PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have Withdrawal of the sufficient mechanical strength BRAND: Unknown product from the and could break exposing live market, NAME: Light up your life this Christmas, 180L parts. Lampadas Ban on the The product does not comply marketing of the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: YJSK (label on with the requirements of the product and any the product) Type number: FF (20~180) (label on the Low Voltage Directive and the accompanying package) relevant European standard EN measures. Batch number/Barcode: 8585030040650 60598.
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
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE Compulsory measures: Ban on PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have the marketing of sufficient mechanical strength BRAND: Unknown the product and and could break exposing live any accompanying NAME: 140 RICE LIGHTS parts. The insulation material of measures. 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 the conductors in the cable is Batch number/Barcode: 8585030040650 too small. DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 140 LED lights in The product does not comply various colours. Product packed in a blue and white with the requirements of the cardboard box. Low Voltage Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China relevant European standard EN 60598.
EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have Withdrawal of the sufficient mechanical strength BRAND: Unknown product from the and could break exposing live market, NAME: LED LIGHT 100L MULTI FUNCTION parts. Ban on the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EK-04 (on the product) The product does not comply marketing of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the requirements of the product and any Low Voltage Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 100 LED lights. accompanying relevant European standard EN Product packed in a transparent plastic bag and a measures. 60598. blue cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary measures: Ban on PRODUCT: Lighting chain The flashing unit does not have the marketing of sufficient mechanical strength BRAND: Unknown the product and and could break exposing live any accompanying NAME: 50LED Multi Colour Chaser Lights / parts. VÁNOCNÍ OSVETLENÍ 50 LED DIOD 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 relevant European standard EN DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 50 LED lights in 60598. various colours. Product packed in a white and red cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory KINGDOM measures: PRODUCT: LED lighting chain The controller has insufficient Destruction of the separation/insulation between BRAND: Festcon Lamp Factory product. the input and output circuits.
NAME: Unknown The insulation of the cable
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JX-01 from the plug to the controller is not adequate. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: White LED lighting chains (100 with the requirements of the lamp/10 metre and 200 lamp/20 metre) with a white Low Voltage Directive and the controller box and mains plug. The products are relevant European standards packaged in separate, plain white cardboard boxes EN 60598 and EN 61347. with the model number.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/IRELAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary measures: Recall PRODUCT: Travel adaptor The design of the adaptor of the product allows for incorrect use. The BRAND: Dunnes Stores from end users. pins of this adaptor can be NAME: EU Travel Adaptor inserted incorrectly to the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 6338813 power outlet which can lead to access to live parts. Batch number/Barcode: 5099010452126 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Travel adaptor supplied in a blister with the requirements of the pack. Low Voltage Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China relevant national standard I.S. 421.
EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: 3-way plug adaptor The sockets do not have rejected at border. shutters and, as a result, the BRAND: Staüwer 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 standard EN 20315. DESCRIPTION: 3-way mains plug adaptor. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary KINGDOM measures: PRODUCT: Mains lead The plug indicates that it is Destruction of the fitted with a 13 amp fuse but BRAND: Unknown product. the lead is capable of carrying a
NAME: Unknown maximum of 6 amps. The fuse
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KN5502/KM5502 link and/or the lead could therefore fail if the product was Batch number/Barcode: Unknown used with a domestic
DESCRIPTION: An unpackaged mains lead with a appliance, such as a kettle. plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse; used for powering a The product does not comply variety of electrical appliances. The plug is marked with the requirements of the with the letters STGS and KN5502/KM5502 and a Low Voltage Directive and the mark resembling the BS Kite mark. relevant national standard. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/CZECH CATEGORY: Other INJURIES Compulsory REPUBLIC measures: Ban on PRODUCT: Telescopic ladder Ladder's feet may displace or the marketing of detach during use and the BRAND: XT LINE the product and locking mechanism can fail. any accompanying NAME: Profesional tools 3,2 m This can result in a person measures. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ML 1003 losing balance and falling from the ladder. Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8592021095209 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Telescopic ladder in brown carton with the relevant European box standard EN 131. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Laser pointers DAMAGE TO SIGHT Compulsory KINGDOM measures: Import PRODUCT: Laser pointers The laser pointer is a class 3B rejected at border. laser and could cause damage BRAND: OURS 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 with the relevant European DESCRIPTION: Three laser pointers with a set of standard EN 60825-1 with instructions, packaged in a plain white cardboard respect to labelling. box. Labelling on the lasers states "LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, MAX OUTPUT POWER < 1mW and CLASS III LASER PRODUCT".
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Machinery INJURIES Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Wood lathe The machine can overheat and Withdrawal of the shut down by itself. After it has BRAND: Einhell product from the cooled down, the motor can market. NAME: Drechselbank 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 number Bj./Lot-Nr.:2014/7/EBO446933 relevant European standard EN 61029. DESCRIPTION: Wood lathe with red frame.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Walk behind power mower Mowers were assembled with stop using the mowers UNITS: About 800 in the US and 100 in Canada an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can immediately and 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, a free repair. INCIDENTS/INJURIES and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says “Toro No reported incidents. 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
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AUSTRALIA Peters of Kensington—Safe-T Designer Fire DEFECTS Consumers should Extinguishers Due to the absence of safety return the product PRODUCT DESCRIPTION labeling and the fire to their place of purchase for a full 'Designer' fire extinguishers extinguishers not being coloured red as required by the refund. IDENTIFYING FEATURES mandatory standard, AS/NZS The extinguishers were available in the following 1841.1:1997, the extinguishers designs: classic, textile, pop, tag, and exclusive. 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 coloured red, consumers may SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE not be able to easily locate http://petersofkensington.com.au 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.
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EU/FRANCE PRODUCT: Green ceramic bowls CHEMICAL Withdrawal MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of aluminium (2.1 from the mg/l) from green ceramic market. No picture available. bowls from China, via Belgium.
EU/ PRODUCT: Melamine plates CHEMICAL Detained by NETHERLANDS MANUFACTURED IN: Unknown Migration of formaldehyde operator. (46.9 mg/kg - ppm) from No picture available. melamine plates.
EU/ PRODUCT: Melamine kitchen CHEMICAL Detained by NETHERLANDS MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of formaldehyde operator. (19.7 mg/kg - ppm) from No picture available. melamine kitchen from China.
EU/ PRODUCT: Polyamide kitchenware CHEMICAL Detained by NETHERLANDS MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of primary aromatic operator. amines (2.02 mg/kg - ppm) No picture available. from polyamide kitchenware from China.
EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Airwave ovens grids CHEMICAL Re-dispatch. MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of nickel (0.2; 0.3 mg/kg - ppm) from airwave No picture available. ovens grids from China, via Hong Kong.
EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Steel knives CHEMICAL Return to MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam Migration of chromium (>0.1 consignor. mg/l), of nickel (>0.1 mg/l) and No picture available. of manganese (>0.1 mg/l) from steel knives from Vietnam.
EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Plastic pallet CHEMICAL Re-dispatch. MANUFACTURED IN: China Too high level of overall migration (158 mg/dm²) from No picture available. plastic pallet from China. EU/CYPRUS PRODUCT: Colander with strainer CHEMICAL Recall from MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey Migration of primary aromatic consumers. amines (aniline: 0.07; 0.01; No picture available. 0.02 mg/kg - ppm) from colander with strainer from Turkey, via Greece. EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Staineless steel thermos CHEMICAL Re-dispatch. MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of manganese (0.4 mg/kg - ppm) and too high level No picture available. of overall migration (34 mg/kg - ppm) from staineless steel thermos from China. EU/GERMANY PRODUCT: Kitchenware CHEMICAL Re-dispatch. MANUFACTURED IN: China Migration of primary aromatic amines (0.0616 mg/kg - ppm) No picture available. from kitchenware from China.
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EU/IRELAND CATEGORY: Kitchen/cooking accessories BURNS Voluntary measures: Recall PRODUCT: Cup The handle may overheat when of the product used in a microwave, posing a BRAND: Dunnes Stores from end users. risk of burns. 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 measures: Import PRODUCT: Indoor chair The product is not sufficiently rejected at border. stable and the consumer may BRAND: FUNAMI 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 standard EN 12520. DESCRIPTION: Black indoor chair, available in different colours, with a metal structure.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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AUSTRALIA Oztrail—The Anywhere Stove portable butane DEFECTS Consumers should stop using gas cooker The overpressure safety the product immediately. A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION device may not shut off replacement unit is in the process of being tested and Oztrail OZ2160 portable butane gas stove gas to the burner if the butane cartridge canister certified to meet newly IDENTIFYING FEATURES is overheated. In established safety Serial Nos. 2014080 0001 to 2014080 4002 addition, the risk of requirements. AHM Ltd is the 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 processing of this recall on TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT according the manufacturer's behalf of Oztrail. Consumers Various outdoor camping and sporting retailers specifications. can register to receive a SUPPLIER replacement cooker from AHM HAZARDS Oztrail by sending an email to If the defect occurs, [email protected] or they SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE there is risk of explosion can contact AHM Australia to No and fire. discuss an alternative solution. No picture available. 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 The overpressure safety the product immediately. A Home Improvement stores device may not shut off replacement unit is in the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION gas to the burner if the process of being tested and certified to meet newly Campmaster CM2250 twin burner portable butane cartridge canister established safety butane stove is overheated. In addition, the risk of 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 an email to back right side of the cooker. manufacturer's [email protected] or they can contact AHM Australia to TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT specifications. discuss an alternative solution. Masters HAZARDS For further information, please SUPPLIER If the defect occurs, send an email to AHM or call there is risk of explosion AHM Limited on 07 3208 1233. and fire. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE Concerned customers can arrange for the return of their http://online.ahm.co.nz CM2250 model stove to AHM No picture available. for a free safety check regardless of the batch or manufacture date.
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AUSTRALIA Woolworths Limited—Woolworths Homebrand DEFECTS Customers should Bleach 2L Regular and Lemon Affected products have small wear gloves and PRODUCT DESCRIPTION pin sized holes along the seam immediately dispose of the 033270 Homebrand Bleach 2L Regular near the bottom of the bottle, which may cause a slow leak Homebrand 008959 Homebrand Bleach 2L Lemon of the contents. Bleach by flushing IDENTIFYING FEATURES it down the sink HAZARDS 033270 Homebrand Bleach 2L Regular with plenty of Bleach may leak from the running water and 008959 Homebrand Bleach 2L Lemon bottle posing a health risk to wipe any affected TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT consumers and possible areas with a damp Woolworths Supermarkets, Flemings, Food for Less, damage to property. Bleach is cloth. Customers and Safeways a poisonous substance. should rinse the SUPPLIER bottle and cap with water and Woolworths Limited present the rinsed SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE out bottle and/or a http://www.woolworths.com.au purchase receipt No picture available. to any Woolworths, Safeway, Food for Less, or Flemings store for a full refund.
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EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Machinery BURNS, FIRE Voluntary measures: Recall PRODUCT: Electric bicycles The batteries of the e-bikes can of the product present defective sealing, BRAND: Baltik Vairas from end users. which could result in the NAME: Unknown accumulation of humidity TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ruhrwerk, Panther, inside the battery and cause Göricke, Böttcher, Crosswave, D-Cycle, Ebsen, overheating and self-ignition. 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 immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 35,000 kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that kaleidoscopes, DESCRIPTION can come loose and pose a take them from This recall involves H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The choking hazard to small children and return recalled kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about children and internal the kaleidoscopes 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have components that pose a risk of to an H-E-B store "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel. laceration. for a refund of purchase points IMPORTER INCIDENTS/INJURIES that can be used None reported. None reported. for another item. MANUFACTURED IN: China
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes An open quick release lever on stop using the bicycles UNITS: About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in the bicycle’s front wheel hub immediately and Canada can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, contact an DESCRIPTION causing the front wheel to authorized Trek This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from come to a sudden stop or retailer for free 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). wheel. Trek will INCIDENTS/INJURIES Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not 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 participates in the resulted in quadriplegia. One IMPORTER recall with a $20 incident resulted in facial coupon that is Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis. injuries. One incident resulted redeemable by MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan and China (bicycles) in a fractured wrist. December 31, 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 Liner can overheat when immediately stop using the heat UNITS: About 300 charging, posing a fire hazard. liners and return INCIDENTS/INJURIES DESCRIPTION the product with The ERTLRENZ Trim Heat and Foam Heat are Gorsuch received three reports accessories handmade, customized, black inner heat liners for ski of the heat liners smoldering (charger/remote boots. Every product is accompanied by a charger during the charging process. control) to and a remote control for the heating system. There No injuries have been reported. Gorsuch LTD or a also is an accompanying ERTLRENZ instruction Gorsuch store for manual supplied with the heat liners at the time of repair or purchase. replacement. IMPORTER Gorsuch Ltd., of Avon, Colo. MANUFACTURED IN: Germany and Austria
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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders The fender mounting bracket immediately stop riding bicycles UNITS: About 1,000 can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider. with the recalled
DESCRIPTION fenders and INCIDENTS/INJURIES This recall includes all Civia aluminum fenders sold contact an separately as aftermarket sets and all Civia Hyland Civia has received one report in authorized Civia bicycles sold with the fenders as original equipment. which a consumer stated that a Cycles dealer to 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 sets came in black, blue, green, olive, red and silver. damage. 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 When improperly used or left an affected Trek Levers open, the quick release lever model bicycle PRODUCT DESCRIPTION may open more than 180° and should stop using their bicycle and Bicycles equipped with disc brakes and quick become caught in the disc take it to a Trek releases with levers that can open far enough to brake assembly. retailer for contact the disc brake assembly. HAZARDS inspection and, if IDENTIFYING FEATURES If this occurs, it may result in necessary, Please see attachment for potentially affected separation or sudden stoppage replacement of the models. of the front wheel. This may quick release cause the rider to lose control TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT immediately. of the bicycle posing a serious Bicycles that have Trek independent retailers fall hazard. already been fitted SUPPLIER with a special Trek Bicycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd quick release with SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE washers will receive a http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/ replacement quick No picture available. release with washers and a different lever.
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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Liquid for e-cigarettes The products contain more Withdrawal of the than 1% of nicotine (12.87 BRAND: PolyFlame product from the mg/ml) and does have market. NAME: Max adequate safety label bearing TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Tabaco Americano (9 risk-related indications, safety mg/ml nicotine) advice or recommendations for correct and safe use of the Batch number/Barcode: 3661075076238 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 The products do not comply with the requirements of Directive 1999/45/EC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/CZECH CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory REPUBLIC measures: PRODUCT: Plastic toy The plastic material of the toy Withdrawal of the contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) BRAND: Unknown product from the phthalate (DEHP) (measured market. NAME: Funny, most new design value 20.3% by weight). This
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MIC, ITEM NO: TC phthalate may harm the 12707 health of children, causing possible damage to the Batch number/Barcode: 8005020127074 reproductive system. DESCRIPTION: Set of two plastic cubes According to the REACH measuring 10×10×10 cm, with colorful and Regulation the phthalates educational images on each side of the cube. The DEHP, DBP and BBP are products are packaged in transparent plastic bag prohibited in all toys and with carton label. childcare articles. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/CZECH CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory REPUBLIC measures: PRODUCT: Plastic toy The product contains di-(2- Withdrawal of the ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) BRAND: Chuang bo Lel product from the above the permitted levels market. 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, causing possible damage to Batch number/Barcode: 8603992200438 The code the reproductive system. does not exist According to the REACH DESCRIPTION: Plastic blue dolphin with white Regulation the phthalates chest with the inscription "Chuang bo Lel" on its DEHP, DBP and BBP are belly. The toy has a swivel head and emits sounds prohibited in all toys and after pressing. childcare articles. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Wind-up toy The product contains small Warning parts (the wheels) that can be BRAND: MERX consumers of the easily detached. A child could risks, NAME: Cartoon Car put them in the mouth and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No: MX0040641; choke on them. Ban on the marketing of the NO 8338-21 The product does not comply product and any Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 2000201310265; Batch with the requirements of the accompanying no 543168 Toy Safety Directive and the measures, relevant European standard EN DESCRIPTION: Wind-up police car made of white 71-1. Recall of the and blue plastic. The product is packaged in product from end cardboard box with a window, marked with the CE 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 CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory REPUBLIC measures: Ban on PRODUCT: Wooden locomotive The product contains small the marketing of parts (from the puzzle placed BRAND: Thomas & Friends (THE PRODUCT IS the product and on the upper part of the COUNTERFEIT) any accompanying wagon) that can be easily measures. NAME: Unknown detached. A child could put TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown them in the mouth and choke on them. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: A wooden toy in the shape of a with the requirements of the locomotive with a face and a wagon. In the upper Toy Safety Directive and the part of the wagon are located 9 cubes which form a relevant European standard EN puzzle. 5 cubes in the shape of animals are also 71-1. included. The toy is packed in a plastic wrapper. The product is counterfeit.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary KINGDOM measures: Recall PRODUCT: Plastic bath toys There is s possibility that the of the product ears (small parts) on the Stuffy BRAND: Disney from end users. character (Blue Dragon) break
NAME: Doc McStuffins Bath Set away from the main body of
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: the toy. A small child could put 10120152G101Q2150057 the small parts in the mouth and choke on them. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Doc McStuffins Disney character with the requirements of the plastic bath toys set in soft clear plastic zip bag. Toy Safety Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Vietnam relevant European standard EN 71-1.
EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Battery-operated soft toys The eyes of the dogs toys can rejected at border. be detached from the product, BRAND: Happy Garden Toys 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 Toy Safety Directive and the DESCRIPTION: These are two different battery- relevant European standard EN operated soft toy dogs. The products are packed in a 71-1. plastic bag with a label bearing the following information: the reference, the importer's and manufacturer's details, CE marking and the warning "not recommended for children under 3 years of age".
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Toy make-up set The blue eye shadow contains Withdrawal of the aluminium (measured BRAND: MARKWINS product from the migration level: 10.7 g/kg) market. NAME: Mobile Beauty Color Set 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 relevant European Standard EN DESCRIPTION: Toy make-up set containing different 71-3. coloured eye shadows, lip gloss and accessories (for 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 measures: PRODUCT: Toy musical set The product contains small Withdrawal of the parts (the rivets on the BRAND: Unknown product from the xylophone) that can easily be market. NAME: Music Funny Toys detached. A child could put TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ZY-1356 these in the mouth and choke on them. Batch number/Barcode: 8429283052582 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Set of toy musical instruments with the requirements of the (guitar, xylophone and a tambourine) in various Toy Safety Directive and the colours, sealed in a cardboard blister pack. The guitar relevant European standard EN and the tambourine have stickers with colourful 71-1. images and are marked with the words "Guitar" and "Baby concert" respectively.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Musical toy with lights The orange wheels of the toy rejected at border. become detached, generating BRAND: Color Baby small parts which might cause NAME: Starty Sky Projector 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 Toy Safety Directive and the DESCRIPTION: Musical, luminous plastic toy in the relevant European standard EN form of a tortoise with wheels. The toy is packed in a 71-1. cardboard box bearing the name "Starty Sky Projector" and the age (3+ years). It has a label 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 measures: Import PRODUCT: Toy aeroplane The toy aeroplane has sharp rejected at border. points and edges. When BRAND: HAIYAN projected it could cause NAME: Unknown injuries.
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: H2000Y , The product does not comply Ref. (on invoice): 14-03-07 with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown relevant European standard EN DESCRIPTION: Toy aeroplane propelled by a rubber 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
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Plastic doll The head of the doll contains Withdrawal of the 43% by weight of bis (2- BRAND: Unknown product from the ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). market, NAME: Beauty Toys Fairy Series 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 Batch number/Barcode: EAN 9123456707130 reproductive system. users. DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll wearing a pink skirt and According to the REACH striped blouse. The toy is made of flexible plastic, Regulation the phthalates approximately 30 cm long. The toy is packed in a DEHP, DBP and BBP are cardboard box bearing the words "Beauty Toys Fairy prohibited in all toys and Series". On the back of the packaging there is the childcare articles. item number, EAN Code, CE-marking and the warning “Choking hazard-Small parts, Not suitable for children under 3 years”.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's CHOKING, STRANGULATION Compulsory equipment measures: The beads could easily Withdrawal of the PRODUCT: Amber teething necklace detached and be swallowed by product from the small children, causing BRAND: POPOLINI market. 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.
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 INJURIES, Compulsory equipment measures: Import ENTRAPMENT rejected at border. PRODUCT: Highchair The high-chair can collapse BRAND: Préma Distribution during use because of a failing
locking mechanism. As a NAME: Unknown consequence, fingers and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HC-02A - RENATO other parts of the body can Batch number/Barcode: - become trapped between sections of the frame. DESCRIPTION: Green and white high-chair with a plastic table. The product does not comply with the relevant European COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China standard EN 14988-1 and EN 14988-2 .
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's CHOKING, STRANGULATION Compulsory equipment measures: The beads on the necklace Withdrawal of the PRODUCT: Amber necklace break easily creating small product from the parts and small children could BRAND: BABYNATUR market. 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.
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 INJURIES Voluntary KINGDOM equipment measures: In the event of a car accident, Withdrawal of the PRODUCT: Child's car seat the seat will not restrain the product from the child efficiently because it is BRAND: Paibi Bear market. 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 child quickly in case of Batch number/Barcode: Unknown emergency; while this product DESCRIPTION: Child's car seat made only of fabric, has four. with four separate straps to secure the child.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Tattoo ink/permanent make-up The product contains nickel Withdrawal of the (measured value: 20 mg/kg). BRAND: Styliderm product from the According to the Council of NAME: Eyeliner pigment colour and black pigment market. Europe Resolution ResAP TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: black colour (2008) on requirements and Batch number/Barcode: batches 0712 EYE and 0712 criteria for the safety of tattoos BLACK and permanent make-up, nickel level must be as low as DESCRIPTION: Capsule (0.5 ml) with black ink technically achievable as nickel packed in a blister has a high allergenic potential. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.
EU/ROMANIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified Withdrawal of the the glue as a cosmetic product. BRAND: La Mei La product from the The glue contains dibutyl market. NAME: Art nails phthalate (DBP), which is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2611 classified as toxic to reproduction. Batch number/Barcode: unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Set of plastic 10 finger false nails with the Cosmetic Products with glue in a red tube supplied in a plastic bag. Regulation. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: Ban on PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified the marketing of the glue as a cosmetic product. BRAND: Yazimj the product and The glue contains dibutyl any accompanying NAME: Fancy Nail Set phthalate (DBP), which is measures. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. 02322 , classified as toxic to YZMJ-8016 reproduction.
Batch number/Barcode: 9888627023227, The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products 502028070400502 (on sticker), Regulation. 2093300441442 (on sticker)
DESCRIPTION: Set of 12 red plastic nails, with glue.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Self-tanning product The product contains rejected at border. isobutylparaben, as indicated in BRAND: Body drench 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
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EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: Ban on PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified the marketing of the glue as a cosmetic product. BRAND: Yazimj the product and The glue contains dibutyl any accompanying NAME: Unknown phthalate (DBP), which is measures. 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 Regulation. DESCRIPTION: False nails set containing 12 pcs 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 measures: Ban on PRODUCT: False nails The notifying country qualified the marketing of the glue as a cosmetic product. BRAND: Yazimj the product and The glue contains dibutyl any accompanying NAME: Unknown phthalate (DBP), which is measures. 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 plastic nails, coloured in cyclamen colour and a container with glue labelled with „Dibutyl phthalate“. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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AUSTRALIA Edgelounge Enterprises Ptd Ltd (trading as Citrus DEFECTS Consumers should Beat)—Mix Pack Durex Condoms sold on Groupon The condoms may be not use these PRODUCT DESCRIPTION counterfeit products with products. Customers are These latex-safe condoms come in an assorted pack defects such as holes in the asked to including 'Extra Safe', 'Thin Feel' and 'Performa' latex. immediately varieties. HAZARDS destroy and 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 diseases, which can result in All units sold on-line via Groupon Australia Pty Ltd concerned about serious illness or death. between 12 March 2015 and 10 April 2015. their health should seek medical TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT 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.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION Compulsory measures: Ban on PRODUCT: Children's jacket The drawstrings in the the marketing of hood/neck area of the jacket BRAND: Ativo collection the product and can become trapped during any accompanying NAME: Unknown various activities of a child. A measures. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BS-40 Sample size: 4 loop can be created and years strangulation of the child may occur. Batch number/Barcode: 2800039408611 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Black coloured jacket set fastened with the relevant European with a zip at the middle, intended for children up to 4 standard EN 14682. years old. The jacket bears drawstrings in the hood/neck area.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Voluntary measures: PRODUCT: Leather gloves The leather of the gloves Withdrawal of the contains Chromium (VI) BRAND: Prince Leather product from the (measured value: 36.4 mg/kg). market. NAME: Unknown Chromium (VI) is classified as TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. Batch number/Barcode: 2905 5425
DESCRIPTION: Beige leather gloves with a black and white fabric lining (100% polyester); sample sizes 7 and 7.5.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION, INJURIES Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Girls' bikinis The functional cords in the rejected at border. neck, back and hip area of the BRAND: TRIDAGNA bikinis can become trapped NAME: Unknown during various activities of a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1.Mod D3009; 2. Mod child, which could lead to D3008 injuries and strangulation. The product does not comply with Batch number/Barcode: 1. 0302700010014; 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 Snaps on the coveralls can immediately stop using the coveralls UNITS: About 20,000 (8,700 additional baby detach, posing a choking and contact J. coveralls were recalled in May 2014) hazard to young children. Crew for a full INCIDENTS/INJURIES DESCRIPTION refund. This recall involves J. Crew baby coveralls in sizes The firm has received 10 Consumers who newborn to 2T. The coveralls were sold in various 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 will receive garment lists the PO number, style number and “SU instructions for ’14.” returning the IMPORTER coveralls, including a postage-paid J. Crew Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. shipping label. MANUFACTURED IN: China J.Crew is contacting consumers who bought the coveralls directly.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Children’s Pajama Sets The children’s pajama sets fail immediately take the recalled UNITS: About 32,000 to meet federal flammability 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. using them and Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freyman. The pajamas are return them to INCIDENTS/INJURIES 100% cotton, two-piece pajama sets sold in toddler Roberta Roller size 1 through youth 12. The sets were sold in two None reported. Rabbit for styles; long-sleeve with pants or short-sleeve with instructions on shorts. Both styles were sold in eighteen prints in 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 measures: PRODUCT: Man's cap The grey-green colour inside Withdrawal of the the sweatband contains azo BRAND: Coastguard product from the dyes releasing the aromatic market. NAME: Unknown amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 70103-9999 concentration above the permitted limit of 30 mg/kg Batch number/Barcode: 4 029148979746, ON.E- (measured value of 4- 2011/00445 aminoazobenzene: 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 potential on exposure to the size: 99 skin and is known to be carcinogenic. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply
with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Sensory Grab Garb Blankets Wire-edged ribbon used in the immediately stop using these UNITS: About 125 blanket’s ribbon tags can become exposed, posing a Sensory Grab Garb DESCRIPTION laceration hazard to children. blankets and The Sensory Grab Garb blanket is a 6-inch square of return them to the INCIDENTS/INJURIES soft fabric with crinkle paper inside and ribbon tags in store where the middle of each of the four sides. One side of the 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 replacement ribbon tags are black, blue, green, pink or red ribbons came out of the ribbon tag. blanket. 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 NAME OF PRODUCT: HAZARD: Consumers should Silk scarves The scarves fail to meet the immediately stop using the recalled UNITS: About 9,400 federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a scarves and DESCRIPTION burn hazard to consumers. contact Gena This recall involves Gena Accessories women’s silk Accessories Inc. INCIDENTS/INJURIES scarves. The recalled scarves measure 64 inches for a full refund. 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
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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Woolworths Ltd trading as EziBuy—Next Girls Geo DEFECTS Consumers should Print Romper Next Girls Geo Print Romper in immediately cease PRODUCT DESCRIPTION sizes 3-6 months to 2-3 years using the Next Girls Geo Print Next Girls Geo Print Romper in sizes 3-6 months to only, are not labelled with the Romper and return 2-3 years. Style number 139396 required fire safety warning label. The garment does not it to Ezibuy for a IDENTIFYING FEATURES comply with the mandatory 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 AS/NZS 1249:2003, as Ezibuy Limited via online store only amended by the regulation. SUPPLIER Next Girls Geo Print Romper in sizes 3-4 years and above are Ezibuy Limited not affected. SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE HAZARDS http://www.ezibuy.com.au Incorrect labels could result in No picture available. 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.
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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: PRODUCT: Babies' shoes The shoes contain Chromium Withdrawal of the (VI) (measured values up to BRAND: CAMELOT product from the 12.3 mg/kg). NAME: Unknown market. Chromium (VI) is sensitising TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 20010/68 and may trigger allergic Batch number/Barcode: Unknown reactions.
DESCRIPTION: Pink leather shoes supplied in a cardboard box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Protective equipment CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Safety boots The upper and the tongue of rejected at border. the boots contain Chromium BRAND: Bellota (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 with the requirements of the DESCRIPTION: Grey safety boots, type S1 and S3, Personal Protective Equipment Class II with a protective composite toecap. The Directive. boots are supplied in cardboard boxes.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory measures: Import PRODUCT: Necklace The metal material of the rejected at border. necklace contains 2.6 % by BRAND: Dayfine accessories weight of lead. Lead is harmful NAME: Unknown 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 CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 16.3% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 4906-3 or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: 1306504906039 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in golden colour with a with the REACH Regulation. pendant. A white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 17.6% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a with the REACH Regulation. pendant in the shape of a shoe. A white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 13.1% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a with the REACH Regulation. pendant in the shape of a “butterfly”, a white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 24.1% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in golden colour with with the REACH Regulation. coloured stones. A white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 11.8% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in colour gold with a with the REACH Regulation. “flower” pendant. A white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/THE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Compulsory NETHERLANDS measures: PRODUCT: Necklace The product contains cadmium Withdrawal of the (measured value 17.7% by BRAND: Unknown product from the weight). Cadmium causes market. NAME: Fashion Jewelry damage to organs if swallowed
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown or inhaled and may cause cancer. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Necklace in gold colour with a with the REACH Regulation. pendant in the shape of children. A white plastic label is attached.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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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. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.
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PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA
Recalls and Product Safety News www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html (US Cosmetics recalls) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm (US Pesticides recalls)
PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA http://www.recalls.gov.au/
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