PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA

CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 01– 15 JULY 2011 CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 13

Electrical Appliances (15)

Lighting Equipments (4) Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (2)

HARDLINES Pages 14 to 43

Toys (17) Juvenile Items (2) Children articles (2) - See ‘Personal & Home Care Items’ Children articles (1) - See ‘Sports & Leisure Goods’ Children articles (5) - See ‘SOFTLINES’

Home Furnishing & Houseware (13) Home Improvement & DIY (5) Personal & Home Care Items (14) Sport & Leisure Goods (5) PPE (2)

SOFTLINES Pages 44 to 50

Wearing Apparels (9) Home Textiles (0) Footwear, Bags and Accessories (4)

E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/ CATEGORY: Electrical appliances FIRE Voluntary recall PRODUCT The product poses a risk of fire from consumers. Hairdryer "Salon Essential Hairdryer" and "Salon Dry because in rare cases it can Travel Hairdryer" overheat when left plugged into the mains electrical supply, BRAND: Philips even when the appliance is TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL switched off and not in use. models HP4931 & HP4940. Produced between June The product does not comply 2006 and April 2011. with the Low Voltage Directive DESCRIPTION: Foldable hairdryer. (LVD). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances FIRE Voluntary recall PRODUCT The product poses a risk of fire from consumers. Power Inverter "Soladin 600, Soladin Wind 500 and as a component in the inverter Windmaster 500" may fail. BRAND: Mastervolt The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL (LVD). Models: Soladin 600, Soladin Wind 500 and Windmaster 500, manufactured between May 2006 and September 2008. DESCRIPTION Power inverter used as part of solar and wind power systems. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary recall

KINGDOM PRODUCT The product poses a risk of from consumers. Lawn trimmer "Contour Cordless XT and Contour electric shock because the rear Cordless 500XT" cover of the charger supplied with the lawn trimmer can be BRAND: Flymo detached exposing internal live TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: parts. Contour Cordless XT: 9666768-01/ 9666768-27 The product does not comply Cordless 500XT: 9666769-01 with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). DESCRIPTION Cordless garden lawn trimmer supplied with charger. The recall concerns only the charger. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Recall from PRODUCT: Travel adaptor and charger The product poses a risk of consumers ordered by the BRAND: Opal electric shock because it is possible to insert only one pin authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL of a plug into the socket-outlet Type: 190111 part of the adaptor. As a Bar Code: 6 413821 901113 consequence, the user can easily get a fatal electric shock DESCRIPTION from the accessible pin of the Mains plug travel adaptor and USB charger. plug. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60884.

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Recall from PRODUCT: Power inverter "Car Power Inverter" The product poses a risk of consumers electric shock because the ordered by the BRAND: T´nB isolation between accessible authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: metal parts and hazardous Type: PINB150U secondary voltage does not Bar Code: 3 303170 042250 fulfil the requirements for creepage distances of DESCRIPTION supplementary or reinforced Power inverter for use in a car (12DCV to insulation. Due to this defect, 230ACV/5DCV). the user can get a fatal electric COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan shock from the accessible metal parts in a case of a fault in the product. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Electrical appliances BURNS AND ELECTRIC Voluntary PRODUCT: Electric insect killer "Mosquito Killer" SHOCK withdrawal from the market. BRAND: SuPer Wide The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KT-302 because: DESCRIPTION - when disconnected from the Mosquito killer in the shape of a penguin. Uses UV power supply, the capacitor in tube to attract mosquitos; a fan is used to drag the the appliance remains charged mosquitos to an electrically charged grid. - the front protection grid can COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown be easily removed exposing the charged grid. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Electrical appliances BURNS AND ELECTRIC Voluntary PRODUCT SHOCK withdrawal from the market. Electric insect killer "Electron Go Out Mosquito" The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock BRAND: OPK because: TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown - the plastic grid is not DESCRIPTION sufficiently rigid to prevent Wall mounted, mosquito killer which plugs directly touching the charged grid; into a wall socket. - the plastic grid can be COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China removed easily without the use of a tool;

- when the power supply is disconnected, the capacitor in the appliance remains charged. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/ CATEGORY: Machinery INJURIES Public warning PRODUCT: Compressors issued by the The products pose a serious authorities. BRAND: Regen-Tec risk of injuries because they TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: can explode. a) Airprofi 1.8 For a) to e): cause: defective b) Airprofi 2 welds, for b), c) and e): c) Profi-Airtec 128-8-1.1 additional cause: use of d) Profi-Airtec 210-8-1.8 unkilled steel.

e) Profi-Airtec 380-8-2.5 The products do not comply DESCRIPTION: with the Directive 2009/105/EC a) Airprofi 1.8: Mobile compressor with reclined on simple pressure vessels, vessel V= ca. 30 l , p= 8 bar, delivery rate = 120 l/ the Machinery Directive min; 2006/42/EC, the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and b) Airprofi 2: Mobile compressor with upright vessel the Directive 2004/108/EC on V=50 l , p=8 bar, delivery rate = 120 l/min; electromagnetic compatibility c) Profi-Airtec 128-8-1.1: Mobile compressor with (EMC) and the European reclined vessel V= 24 l , p= 8 bar, delivery rate = 128 standard EN 286-1. l/min; d) Profi-Airtec 210-8-1.8: Mobile compressor with reclined vessel V= ca.30 l , p= 8 bar, delivery rate= 210 l/min; e) Profi-Airtec 380-8-2.5: Mobile compressor with reclined vessel V= 50 l , p= 8 bar, delivery rate = 380 l/min COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Photo frame with AC Adapter The product poses a risk of the market and recall from BRAND: Denver electric shock because clearance/creepage distances consumers TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: in the mains transformer ordered by the Type (of the power supply): YDT-R0501000EU between primary and authorities. Type (of the whole product): DPF-741 and DPF-742 secondary windings are less than 4 mm / 5 mm. Due to this Bar Code (of the whole product): 5 706751 013676 5 defect, user can easily get fatal 706751 013683 electric shock from the DESCRIPTION: Power supply for photo frame. accessible metal parts. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Inverter The product poses a risk of the market and recall from BRAND: E-ast electric shock from the accessible metal parts consumers TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: because: ordered by the authorities. Type: 150 Watt - isolation between input (SELV Bar Code: 2 001336 900000 circuit) and hazardous DESCRIPTION: Inverter 12VDC -> 230VAC. secondary voltage is not sufficient, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China - the socket-outlet of the product does not fulfil requirements for access to energized parts. There is a possibility of contact with the energized pin of the plug, when plug-in/out. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standards EN 60950 and EN 60884.

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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AUSTRALIA LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd—Side by Side HAZARDS Consumers with Refrigerators If the micro-switch were to fail, affected models PRODUCT DESCRIPTION it may result in the ice maker are requested to malfunctioning and in the contact the LG LG Side by Side Refrigerators manufactured customer between 2002 to 2006 worst case scenario result in a fire hazard. information line on IDENTIFYING FEATURES 1800 506 154 DEFECTS LG Side by Side Refrigerators manufactured (9am to 5pm between 2002 to 2006 with model/serial numbers The micro-switch in the ice Monday to Friday specified in the attached document (Model and Serial maker of identified models EST) to arrange for Numbers List). could deteriorate. a service technician to TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT replace the micro Retailers nationally switch. Supplier Prior to calling, LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd consumers are SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE asked to record http://www.lg.com/au/legal/refrigerator-recall/ their model and index.jsp serial number to provide to LG’s

Customer Information line. Customers can locate model & serial number on the left hand wall inside the fridge door.

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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AUSTRALIA Target Australia Pty Ltd—Base Portable DVD Player HAZARDS Customers should PRODUCT DESCRIPTION If the back cover of the AC cease using this adapter separates, live wiring product Base portable DVD players in Black/Silver and Pink/ immediately and Silver (TP-998) may be exposed, posing an electrocution hazard. contact Target's Base portable DVD players in Orange/White and Customer Pink/White (TP-998a) defects Relations IDENTIFYING FEATURES The back cover of the AC Department on Models TP-998 and TP-998a adapter supplied with the DVD 1800 814 788 toll player can separate from the free (Mon-Fri 9am- TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT casing. 5pm) for a Target and Target Country stores nationally replacement AC

SUPPLIER adapter. Target Australia Pty Ltd SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://target.com.au

USA NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters The electric log splitters have a UNITS: About 20,000 hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to MANUFACTURER move the machine. The Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China moving hydraulic arm poses a IMPORTER laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC their hands on that handle DESCRIPTION while the splitter is in The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton operation. models. The log splitter brand name, model and item INCIDENT/INJURIES number below is included in this recall. There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip BRAND MFG. MODEL ITEM NUMBER amputation of an 18-year-old NAME NO. man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Task Force 26083 241483 Both individuals were injured MANUFACTURED IN: China after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT DEFECT $450,000 Civil Viking refrigerator Its refrigerator door hinge Penalty and voluntary recall. UNITS: more than 45,000 support mechanisms that resulted in incidents and MANUFACTURER: Viking Range Corporation injuries to consumers DESCRIPTION: NA HAZARD MANUFACTURED IN: NA Identified with the refrigerators is that refrigerator hinges and hardware that attach the doors to the refrigerator box can loosen, sag and detach, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers if the door detaches.

USA NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters The oscillating mechanism in UNITS the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to About 13,000 units (6,700 originally recalled in consumers. November 2010) INCIDENTS/INJURIES IMPORTER: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Meijer has received two DESCRIPTION reports of incidents involving This announcement involves previously recalled fires that resulted in property Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model damage. No injuries have been number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are reported. about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box. MANUFACTURED IN: China

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

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EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Lighting equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary PRODUCT: Night light Luz Nocturna + Interruptor The product poses a risk of withdrawal from electric shock because: the market and BRAND: Not known stop of sales by TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL - it is possible to change the the importer. lamp or gain access to the Model 1101489, batch code N.I.F.: B-95036372 internal live parts whilst the DESCRIPTION: Night light with sensor. mains socket-mounted night COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China light is connected to the power supply; the plug dimensions are not compliant; - there is no over-current protection. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Lighting equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE Withdrawal from PRODUCT The product poses a risk of the market and electric shock because: recall from Rechargeable torch "LED Rechargeable Portable consumers Light" - a knot is used to anchor the ordered by the BRAND: Jinlite cable. During regular use the authorities. knot may move to such an TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JF212 extent that it no longer DESCRIPTION protects against twisting and Rechargeable torch with plastic housing. There is a pulling force and the ends of compartment for the storage of the battery charging the wires may become free; cable and the plug. The mains cable is fixed to the - the edges of the torch. On the box of the product there are compartment housing the instructions in Hungarian and Romanian. battery charging cable and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown plug are sharp, and may, therefore, damage the cable. As a consequence, the basic insulated internal wiring cables may contact the accessible metal parts. The product poses a risk of fire because the cross-sectional area of the core of the cable fixed to the torch is substantially less than required and, in case of a short circuit occurring, it would overheat. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

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EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Lighting equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Voluntary stop of PRODUCT: Night Light "Jesus Nite Lite" The product poses a risk of sales and electric shock because: withdrawal from BRAND: Nite Lite the market by the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NNL-1A - it is possible to change the importer. lamp or gain access to the DESCRIPTION internal live parts whilst it is Night light with a cover resembling a religious figure. connected to the power COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China supply; - it does not have any over- current protection; - due to the fact that the cover resembles a religious figure and/or has the appearance of a statue, it has a high potential to be child attractive. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

EU/ CATEGORY: Electrical appliances ELECTRIC SHOCK / BURNS Voluntary PRODUCT: Table lamp The products pose a risk of withdrawal from the market. BRAND: Unicon electric shock and burns because: TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: - the covers may be released 1) Model: TORT during use making live parts 2) Model: SNL accessible; DESCRIPTION: - the covers become very hot Table lamps: stands are made from metal material; during use. the covers are made from glass and are in the shape The products do not comply of a turtle or a snail. Power cords with switches and with the Low Voltage Directive plugs are anchored at the rear. Stickers are affixed to (LVD) and the relevant the products indicating: the brand name, relevant European standard EN 60598. model, 230V ~ 50Hz, MAX 25W, Indoor use only, CE. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK Import rejected by PRODUCT: Plug adaptor "CITY' PLUG" The product poses a risk of the customs authorities. BRAND: Unknown electric shock, because it is possible to insert a plug with a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No MU 5 higher rating than that DESCRIPTION indicated in a socket. The Black plastic plug. Description of the packaging: The sockets on the adaptor are not plug is packaged individually in a plastic blister pack. recessed, meaning that one of The word ‘City’ and the article number appear on the the pins on a plug may still be front of the packaging. accessible while the plug is live. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment FIRE Voluntary recall PRODUCT: Power supply adaptor The product poses a risk of fire from consumers. BRAND: Trust due to short-circuit and overheating. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL The product does not comply PW-1280p Notebook Power Adaptor Item: 14917 with the Low Voltage Directive Barcode: 8713439149173- 8713439149180 (LVD). DESCRIPTION Universal 90W power adaptor for laptop computers with USB battery charging port. Includes 9 interchangeable tips to support the majority of personal music players, mobile phone and game consoles. Comes with 11 different connectors for laptops and adjustable power output to ensure compatibility with most models of laptop. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys DAMAGE TO SIGHT AND Voluntary PRODUCT: Toy laser pistol "Laser Game Set" CHEMICAL withdrawal from the market. BRAND: Edison Giocattoli The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL contains a Class 2 laser, and a Ref.:1150-21 Internal ref.: 500-602 EAN 8 002605 chemical risk because the 006021 black plastic of the glasses DESCRIPTION contains more than 0.1% (38%) by weight of di-isononyl Laser pistol with a black handle and golden barrel, phthalate (DINP) plastified supplied with red protective glasses. material and children could put COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China the glasses into their mouths. According to the REACH Regulation phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys BURNS Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Toy keyboard "Electric Keyboard" The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Color Baby burns because, in the case of a short-circuit, external surfaces authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL (the battery cover) may Ref. 24079 Barcode: 8412842240797 overheat and the batteries DESCRIPTION themselves may leak electrolytes. Pink toy piano with ten black keys and fourteen white keys. The packaging indicates the name of the The product does not comply product, a series of warnings, the name of the with the Toy Safety Directive distributor and the product's origin. There is also a and the relevant European warning that the product is not suitable for children standard EN 62115. under 36 months because it contains small parts that may be swallowed. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/ITALY CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Vuvuzelas "Mini Vuvuzelas" The product poses a risk of withdrawal from the market by the BRAND: CRIK CROK choking because it is possible to inhale the artificial whistle. distributor. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL One incident reported. Code and lot No of gadget: 20101018 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the Toys Directive. Hard plastic trumpet with a whistle. The gadget is sold inside a packet of Crik Crok crisps and wrapped in clear plastic, inside which there is a label with the CRIK CROK logo and the following information: "Mini Vuvuzelas. Read and retain. Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts could be swallowed or inhaled. Made in China". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Puzzle mat "Foam Puzzle" The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Nickelodeon choking as small parts can be easily detached and could be authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL placed in the mouth by young Model: Sponge Bob Barcode: 8423599066264 children. DESCRIPTION The product does not comply 9-piece puzzle mat made of foam material, forming with the Toy Safety Directive an image of the cartoon character "Sponge Bob". It is and the relevant European packaged in a cardboard box with images of the standard EN-71. character and information on the importer and country of origin as well as the words "not suitable for children under 36 months". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Doll "Bonny" The product poses a chemical the market ordered by the BRAND: Unknown risk because it contains 23.7% by weight of di (2-ethylhexyl) authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN 5902496054817 phthalate (DEHP). DESCRIPTION: Doll. According to the REACH COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hong Kong Regulation phthalates DEHP, 3 pictures, 1 test report DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Police set "CONJUNTO POLICIA" The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Secret Raider choking because the suction cups on the darts can be easily authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL detached. If the suction cup is No 225A, REF. 65113 Barcode: 8430373651134 put in the mouth, it can block DESCRIPTION the airways resulting in choking. The toy consists of a pistol, three suction cup darts, a grenade, a dagger, a canteen and a walkie-talkie. The product does not comply The packaging is cardboard and transparent plastic. with the Toys Directive and The wording on the front reads: "SECRET RAIDER, with the relevant European MODERN AND ELEGANT IN FASHION MOST NEW standard EN 71. SERIES, SUPER MILITARY EQUIOMENT. ENDLESS POWER." Origin, CE mark and age restriction symbol. The back carries identification of the importer, the reference, barcode, origin, CE mark, age restriction symbol, safety warnings in various languages including Spanish and the name. Country of origin: China

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Toy set "WEST WARD/WILD WEST" The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Unknown choking because the suction cups on the projectiles can be authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: easily detached. If the suction Model 9267A cup is put in the mouth, it can Barcode: 7290005007620 block the airways resulting in choking. DESCRIPTION The product does not comply The toy includes a bow, a dagger, a shotgun, a pair with the Toys Directive and of handcuffs, a Sheriff’s star and three arrows with with the relevant European suction cups. The packaging is transparent plastic standard EN 71. and cardboard. WEST WARD and WILD WEST appear on the front. On the back is the CE marking, age restriction symbol, origin, barcode, identification of the body responsible and a series of warnings, including a warning that it is not suitable for children under 36 months, and the instructions for use. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Import rejected by PRODUCT: Plastic beach toys The products pose a risk of the customs authorities. BRAND: Safari Sub choking as they may break easily, releasing small parts TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL which may be placed in the References and Bar Codes: mouth by small children. -Yellow bucket: 33015 and 8422440330158 The products do not comply - Excavator: 33047 and 1201103160335 with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European - Bucket, spades and moulds: 33055 and standard EN 71. 8422440330554 - Boat: 33048 and 8422440330486. DESCRIPTION Various models of plastic beach toys; packaged in a yellow plastic net with a label containing the bar code, brand, the CE mark and the phrase 'Made in China'. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Import rejected by PRODUCT: Toy car "Shadow Breaker" The product poses a chemical the customs authorities. BRAND: Qunxing risk due to the presence in the removable wheels of the toy of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis EAN 6928928022291 / QX8337 (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) DESCRIPTION at a concentration of 4.2% and di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) Plastic toy car. Colour: red-black-silver, with and di-isodecyl phthalate removable wheels made from soft plastic. The toy is (DIDP) at concentration of sold in cardboard packaging with a transparent 2.6%. plastic window. Dimensions: 29 cm x 27 cm. According to the REACH COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Regulation phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING AND Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Plane pull toy "Funny Plane" SUFFOCATION the market ordered by the BRAND: Happy Star The product poses a risk of choking as small parts may authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL easily become detached and EAN 5900368593075, art. no. MPE 593078 be placed in the mouth by DESCRIPTION young children. In addition it presents a risk of suffocation Plastic, pull toy plane on 2 wheels, decorated with as the plastic in the packaging stickers. There is a tag with CE mark, name and is too thick. The product does address of the distributors, “Made in China”, EAN not comply with the Toy Safety number & the pictogram concerning “0-3” age Directive and the relevant restriction. There are also warnings about the risk of European standard EN 71. swallowing small parts and about necessity of storing the packaging due to useful information, but not within the reach of children, as the packaging is not a toy. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Import rejected by PRODUCT: Soft toy The product poses a risk of the customs authorities. BRAND: Pregain choking because the toy can be opened easily, giving access to TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown particles of polymeric material DESCRIPTION which fit into the small parts Teddy bears with soother chain. Description of cylinder. packaging: wrapped in transparent plastic packaging. The product does not comply COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

EU/ CATEGORY: Toys DAMAGE TO HEARING Withdrawal from PRODUCT The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the Toy mobile phone "Modern Mobile Phone" damage to hearing because the A-weighted emission sound authorities. BRAND: Happy Star pressure LpA is between 109,6 TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL - 111,3dBA. EAN code: 5900368780772; The product does not comply NO: 6289; with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European Art. No. MPG 78077 standard EN 71. DESCRIPTION Mobile phone is made of black plastic. The toy uses 2 AA size batteries. The phone produces different sounds after pressing the button. The size of the phone is: 11 mm x 7 mm x 2.1 mm. The phone is packed into cardboard box, which have writings: “Modern. Mobile Phone”. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Toy mobile phone "Baby’s Sweet" The product poses a risk of withdrawal from the market. BRAND: Happy Star choking because the battery cover can be opened without TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: any tools and the batteries may Art. No. MPE 477374 be accessible to children. EAN: 5900368477375 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European The toy is a plastic pink and purple mobile phone. On standard EN 62115. the packaging there is a name: "Baby’s Sweet" and picture of a girl. The toy is powered by 2 batteries 1.5 V LR4 which are attached. On the sticker and on the packaging there are warnings and information concerning product in Polish, name and address of the importer, inscription “Happy Star”, “CE mark”, “Made in China”, number of product and EAN, pictogram concerning the age 0-3 restriction, “Choking hazard due to small parts”. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Toys DAMAGE TO HEARING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Stink bomb "Fart Bomb" The product poses a risk of the market and recall from BRAND: Henbrandt damage to hearing because the exploding bomb bag produces consumers TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: a sound of 144 dB. ordered by the authorities. Bar Code: 5 026619 017999 One incident reported. Item No: T01799 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the Toys Directive and The aluminium foil bag contains chemicals. When with the relevant European the product is squeezed, the chemicals react with standard EN 71. each other and as a result the bag blows up, bursts and releases an unpleasant odor. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan

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EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Toys DAMAGE TO HEARING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Stink bomb "Fart Bomb" The product poses a risk of the market and recall from BRAND: Bomb bag damage to hearing since the exploding bomb bag produces consumers TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NTT1242 a sound of 148 dB. ordered by the authorities. DESCRIPTION One incident reported. The aluminium foil bag contains chemicals. When The product does not comply the product is squeezed, the chemicals react with with the Toys Directive and each other and as a result the bag blows up, bursts with the relevant European and releases an unpleasant odor. standard EN 71. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

AUSTRALIA Elka Australia—Puffer Balls HAZARDS Cut off the string. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The cord can wind around a Rubber spiked balls, 5cm, with a light inside the ball child’s neck, especially if swung around the head. The IDENTIFYING FEATURES highly elastic and ‘sticky’ Code 11569 nature of the cord can constrict TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT breathing if wound tightly around a child’s neck and Giftware stores cause choking. SUPPLIER DEFECTS Elka Australia These types of products are SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE banned under Consumer http://www.elka.com.au Protection notice 20 of 120 because the cord provides a yo -yo effect that can sometimes stretch to over the safe limit of 500mm in length,

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Mini Stars building sets HAZARD Voluntary recall. UNITS Plastic knobs can break from About 18,000 (additional star building sets were the center of the stars, posing recalled in September 2010) a choking hazard to young children. DISTRIBUTOR: Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. INCIDENTS/INJURIES DESCRIPTION CPSC and Edushape have This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini received two reports of the Stars measure three inches in diameter and are knobs breaking off from the made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular center of the stars. No injuries knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. have been reported. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces. MANUFACTURED IN: China

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EU/GERMANY CATEGORY INJURIES Voluntary Childcare articles and children's equipment The product poses a risk of withdrawal from injuries because it is used in the market by the PRODUCT: Chair-top booster seat manufacturer. conjunction with adult chairs, BRAND which are not stable enough Mobiseat [German name] / Totseat [English name and may topple over if the child TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN 5060099550072 leans over or another child pushes, pulls or climbs on the DESCRIPTION chair. Foldable, fabric harness-style child's booster seat for children aged between 8 and 30 months. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

AUSTRALIA Toys "R" Us—Bruin Step Walker HAZARDS Customers should PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Consumers may not be aware cease using the product and return Blue and yellow baby walker with activity tray of the potential hazards associated with the item, it to their local IDENTIFYING FEATURES which may result in the store for a full SKU: 709107 product being misused, refund. Item: #4001 potentially leading to serious Barcodes: #0803516544361, #4893062040017 injury. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT DEFECTS Toys"R" Us and Babies"R" Us stores The Bruin Baby Step Walker is SUPPLIER not marked with the required safety warnings as mandated Toys "R" Us Australia by the Australian safety SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE standard for baby walkers http://www.toysrus.com.au outlining any potential risks to children.

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Lighters BURNS / FIRE Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Novelty Lighter The products pose a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Dora burns and fire because they are attractive to children. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL The products do not comply 1. Model: 10-34 PIR with the Commission Decision Barcode: 8435168197606 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of 2. Model: 10-34 FUF novelty lighters. Barcode: 8435168196791 DESCRIPTION Refillable, adjustable lighter made of plastic. The lighter is equipped with a switch enabling the projection of a picture. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Lighters BURNS / FIRE Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Novelty Lighter The product poses a risk of the market burns and fire because it is ordered by the BRAND: Brikais attractive to children. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the Commission Decision Rectangular, refillable, electric, adjustable lighter 2006/502/EC prohibiting the made of silver plated metal in the shape of a watch. placing on the market of The area for the numbers is illuminated. novelty lighters. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Lighters BURNS / FIRE Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Novelty Lighter The products pose a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Atomic burns and fire because they are attractive to children. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: The products do not comply HB (sex appeal baby), with the Commission Decision HB (daily sexercise), 2006/502/EC prohibiting the GG (stars), placing on the market of novelty lighters. GI, HA, GK. DESCRIPTION Cylindrical-shaped, refillable, electric, adjustable lighters made of plastic and covered with pictures of naked women or fashionable women. The lighters are equipped with a switch enabling the projection of a picture. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Other INJURIES Voluntary recall PRODUCT: Roll up blind for terrace from consumers The product poses a risk of by the importer. BRAND: Cello injuries because the textile roll TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: may come off the holders and 6405422561483 (yellow-grey striped, size 3 x 2.5 m), can be strongly catapulted, possibly injuring people nearby. 6405422561520 (yellow-grey striped, size 4.5 x 2.5), 6405422721719 (green-beige striped, size 3 x 2.5 m), 640522721733 (green-beige striped, size 4.5 x 2.5), 6405422721726 (beige, size 3 x 2.5 m), 6405422721740 (beige, size 4.5 x 2.5), 6405422561490 (red-beige striped, size 3 x 2.5 m), 6405422561537 (red-beige striped, size 4.5 x 2.5 m). DESCRIPTION Roll up blind for terrace. Different colours and sizes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters DAMAGE TO SIGHT Seizure of the PRODUCT: Lighter "Pistol shock" The product poses a risk of products by the authorities. BRAND: Unknown damage to sight because it contains a Class 3 laser TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code: HH-920 product (measured laser output DESCRIPTION 5.8 milliwatts). Refillable plastic lighter in a shape of a silver pistol, In addition the product is a with black grip and viewfinder novelty lighter and emits (approximatedimensions: diameter 10.7 x 7.8x 2.4 electric shock by pulling the cm). The viewfinder produces a laser beam when trigger. you push a small button on its back side. The lighter The product does not comply also. The flame is produced from the pistol barrel by with the relevant European pushing down the cock. Each lighter is packed in a standard EN 60825 and the transparent plastic bag. The products are packed in Commission Decision blue carton box. 2006/502/EC prohibiting the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China placing on the market of novelty lighters.

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Glass Votive Candle Holders HAZARD Voluntary recall. UNITS: About 117,000 The glass votive candle holders RETAILER can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. hazard to consumers. IMPORTER INCIDENTS/INJURIES Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. The firm has received one DESCRIPTION report of the glass votive This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holder shattering. No candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. injuries have been reported. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder. MANUFACTURED IN: India

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EU/SLOVENIA PRODUCT: frying pan CHEMICAL Withdrawal from MANUFACTURED IN: Italy migration of chromium (0.3 the market. No picture available. mg/l) from frying pan EU/ITALY PRODUCT: stainless spoons CHEMICAL Informing recipient MANUFACTURED IN: China migration of chromium (9.2 (s). No picture available. mg/kg - ppm) and of nickel (0.2 mg/kg - ppm) from stainless spoons

EU/FINLAND PRODUCT: melamine wares CHEMICAL Under customs MANUFACTURED IN: China migration of formaldehyde (9.1- seals. No picture available. 16 mg/dm²) from melamine wares from Thailand EU/ITALY PRODUCT: stainless steel table knives CHEMICAL re-dispatch or MANUFACTURED IN: China migration of chromium (0.4; destruction. No picture available. 0.9; 0.5; 1.0 mg/kg - ppm) from stainless steel table knives from China, via Hong Kong EU/SLOVENIA PRODUCT: plastic spatulas CHEMICAL Withdrawal from MANUFACTURED IN: Italy migration of formaldehyde the market. No picture available. (22.6) from plastic spatulas from Italy

EU/ PRODUCT: melamine spoons CHEMICAL Withdrawal from LUXEMBURG MANUFACTURED IN: NA migration of formaldehyde (137 the market. No picture available. mg/kg - ppm) and of melamine (92.9 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine spoons

EU/ PRODUCT: melamine serving spoons CHEMICAL Withdrawal from LUXEMBURG MANUFACTURED IN: Netherlands, via Belgium migration of formaldehyde (65; the market. No picture available. 83; 82 mg/kg - ppm) and of melamine (> 69; >70,5 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine serving spoons

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Bicycle tyre repair kit The product poses a chemical the market ordered by the BRAND: Raiz Da Sorte Imp E Exp Unipessoal Lda risk as it contains 70% by weight of benzene and more authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL than 6% by weight of toluene. Model No 20118 Bar code: 5606868201181 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the REACH Regulation. This is a bicycle repair kit. It comes in a blister pack, the front of which includes the following information: "BICYCLE TIRE REPAIR KIT". The rear has an adhesive label including the model number and barcode. The kit contains a white tube of glue bearing the legend "RED SUN" in orange. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/ CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Withdrawal from NETHERLANDS PRODUCT: Tyre repair kit The product poses a chemical the market ordered by the BRAND: Unknown risk as it contains between than 36.1% and 41% benzene. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown In addition, it can contain up to DESCRIPTION 15.4% toluene. Tyre repair kit including a white tube of rubber The product does not comply cement, named PAX, with the description: “Rubber with the REACH Regulation. cement, for all rubber repairs, 20 cc”. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Laser pointers DAMAGE TO SIGHT Withdrawal from PRODUCT The product poses a risk of the market damage to sight because it is a ordered by the Laser pointer ring "5 in 1 laser pointer and led authorities. flashlight" Class 3 laser product (measured laser output 3.26 BRAND: IK milliwatts). TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL The product does not comply Item No.: NT-014, Patent Number: ZL with the relevant European 200620041106.7 standard EN 60825. DESCRIPTION 5 in 1 laser pointer and led flashlight, in a shape of a key ring torch. Approximate dimensions: 13.8 x 2.5 x 2 cm (with the ring). The body of the torch is silver and has engraved designs looking like flowers. The laser is operated by 3 LR44 button cells. Each pointer is packed in a transparent plastic bag. The products are packed in carton box (25 items, approximate dimensions: 17 x 15 x 9 cm), with pictures of the pointers, the CE mark, warnings and instructions of use in English. The products could be sold separately. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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AUSTRALIA John Deere Limited—1600 Turbo Wide Area Mower HAZARDS Consumers should (WAM) If this occurs, there is a risk of contact a John PRODUCT DESCRIPTION an operator or bystander Deere dealer immediately to 1600 Turbo Wide Area Mower (WAM) coming into contact with the moving blades, which could schedule an IDENTIFYING FEATURES result in serious injury or death. appointment to have the defect Machines in this program are within the following DEFECTS serial number range: TC1600T (010005–080366) rectified. For more TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Mower deck blades may information see continue to rotate with the the attached John Deere dealers deck in the raised position. Letter to SUPPLIER Customers. John Deere Limited SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.deere.com/en_AU/homepage/index.html

AUSTRALIA John Deere Limited—1600 and 1620 Non-Turbo HAZARDS Consumers should Wide Area Mower (WAM) If this occurs, there is a risk of contact their John PRODUCT DESCRIPTION an operator or bystander Deere dealer immediately to 1600 and 1620 Non-Turbo Wide Area Mower (WAM coming into contact with the moving blades, which could schedule an 1600/1620 WAM Vehicle Controller Unit (VCU) result in serious injury or death. appointment to Replacement have this program PROGRAM NUMBER: 10TC105B DEFECTS completed on their IDENTIFYING FEATURES Mower deck blades may unit. continue to rotate with the Please read and Machines in this program will be within the following deck in the raised position. follow the serial number ranges: attached safety TC1600X (010003 – 020637) letter. TC1620X (010002 – 010218) TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT John Deere dealers SUPPLIER John Deere Limited SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE http://www.deere.com/en_AU/homepage/index.html

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Food-imitating products CHOKING Import rejected by PRODUCT: Key rings The products pose a risk of the customs authorities. BRAND: Bimar choking because they can easily break into small pieces TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown which fit completely into the DESCRIPTION small parts cylinder. Doughnut-shaped key rings in various colours. Furthermore, the doughnuts Description of packaging: - cellophane. are very realistic, even smelling of pastries which makes that COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China children might bite into them.

EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Other CHOKING Import rejected by PRODUCT: Key rings "Photo Tok" The products pose a risk of the customs authorities. BRAND: Lusoalimentos choking because the key rings which fit entirely in the small TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: parts cylinder can easily detach Ref.: K7446 green frog – barcode 56003734744 and can be swallowed by Ref.: K7444 pink dolphin – barcode 5600373474443 children. Ref.: K7449 brown bear – barcode 5600373474498 DESCRIPTION These are key rings with soft animal toys. They have a label showing the CE marking, the barcode and the brand name. Description of packaging: They come in bags of six units. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Korea

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EU/ITALY CATEGORY: Other CHEMICAL Import rejected by PRODUCT The product poses a chemical the customs authorities. Perfumed incense sticks "Prof. Oriente Con Porta risk because the incense sticks Incensi" release 54 µg/m³ of benzene during and after combustion. BRAND: Cereria Ermini As the product is intended for TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8005343019544 use in closed environments DESCRIPTION and not to be dispersed by A black cylindrical carton holding 40 incense sticks ventilation, the values for with a label bearing the barcode, an indication of 40 benzene and toluene are to be incense sticks and the words 'PROF. ORIENTE CON considered harmful to health. PORTA INCENSI' [Oriental fragrance with incense holder] and 'Made in India'. The opposite side of the carton shows the brand name 'CERERIA ERMINI dal 1970' and the words 'NEROPROFUMO ORIENTE' [Black oriental fragrance]. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India

EU/ CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Voluntary stop of NETHERLANDS PRODUCT: Skin lightening cream "Lemon Cream" The product poses a chemical sales and withdrawal of the BRAND: Topiclear risk because it contains 3,9% of hydroquinone as a skin- product from the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL whitening substance which is market. EAN 67892434101; Batch code 8039 prohibited by the Cosmetics

DESCRIPTION Directive 76/768/EEC Tube of skin-lightening cream in a brown cardboard box with white and yellow characters and the following description: “Topiclear Lemon Cream; Skin lightening cream with sunscreen agent; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %”. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

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EU/ CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Sales ban and PRODUCT The product poses a chemical corrective action ordered by the Skin-lightening cream "Lightening Beauty Cream" risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of hydroquinone as a authorities BRAND: Caro White skin-lightening substance TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL which is prohibited by the Barcode: 9501101373020; Product ref.: 8A11298 Cosmetics Directive 76/768/ EEC. DESCRIPTION Skin-lightening cream in an opaque white plastic pot, orange plastic screw-top lid, 300 ml, printed in red, no outer packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Democratic Republic of the Congo

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EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Shampoo "Tea Tree Oil" The product poses a chemical the market ordered by the BRAND: Naturosept risk due to the presence of methyldibromo glutaronitrile. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL The product does not comply Barcode: 4606492007785 Batch code: Produced: with the Cosmetics Directive 24.12.2010; Best before: 23.12.12 76/768/EEC. DESCRIPTION: 150 ml plastic shampoo bottle packed in a folding box marked with the brand and product name. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia

EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Shower Gel "Vitamin Mix flowers" The product poses a chemical the market risk due to the presence of ordered by the BRAND: Art Life methyldibromo glutaronitrile. authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL The product does not comply Barcode: 4606492007457 Batch code: Produced: with the Cosmetics Directive 30.08.2010 76/768/EEC. DESCRIPTION Shower Gel packed in 200 ml plastic bottles printed with a picture of a dandelion. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia

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EU/PORTUGAL CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Import rejected by PRODUCT The product poses a chemical the customs authorities. Skin-lightening cream "Lightening beauty cream with risk as it contains carrot oil" hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics BRAND: Caro White Directive (76/768/EEC). TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Manufacturing and expiration dates: “fab: 08/2010; exp: 07/2014”; Barcode “9 501101 373068”. DESCRIPTION The packaging bears the list of ingredients – including "Hydroquinone (max.2%) and the indication: “Carowhite beauty cream is a formula rich in B- carotene and vitamin A and E in order to make your skin light, manageable, and satin-smooth. Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children” in Portuguese, French and English. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Democratic Republic of the Congo

EU/PORTUGAL CATEGORY: Cosmetics CHEMICAL Stop of sales and PRODUCT: Deodorants "Anhidrol" The products pose a chemical withdrawal from the market BRAND: IOOX - HYGIENE. risk as they contain the ingredient 0.4% by weight of ordered by the

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL Triclosan. authorities. 1) Batch number A1 (CN: 6855098); The products do not comply 2) Batch Number C1 (CN: 6855072). with the Cosmetics Directive. DESCRIPTION 1) Desodorizante/Antitranspirante Toalhitas (Deodorant/Antiperspirant Towelettes); 2) Desodorizante/Antitranspirante Roll-on (Deodorant/ Antiperspirant Roll-on) PACKAGING 1) Twelve individual units in a white and green package, with an outside white package; 2) 75 ml white container roll-on with a white package. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Sales ban ordered PRODUCT: Bracelet The product poses a chemical by the authorities. BRAND: Beauty risk because the amount of nickel released is too high for a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No.: EBO2 product which is in direct and DESCRIPTION prolonged contact with the skin Stainless steel bracelet set, comprised of 3 separate (1.5 µg/cm2/week). bracelets coloured silver, gold and bronze. The left The product does not comply and the right bracelet rings are commonly joined with the REACH Regulation. through the central bracelet ring. The product is sold without packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Sales ban ordered

PRODUCT: Body piercing The product poses a chemical by the authorities. BRAND: FAH BodypierceTYPE/NUMBER OF risk as it releases nickel at the MODEL: Codes: SSp 009 rate of 0.4 µg/cm²/week. DESCRIPTION The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Steel piercing of twister-type, suitable for lip, eyebrow, belly with cone. Length: 1cm. The product is sold unpacked. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Sales ban ordered PRODUCT: Body Piercing The product poses a chemical by the authorities. BRAND: FAH risk as it releases nickel at the rate of 0.3 µg/cm²/week. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code: SSP 004 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION with the REACH Regulation. Steel piercing, labret, lip ring with cone. Length: 1 cm. The product is sold unpacked. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Jewellery CHEMICAL Import rejected by PRODUCT: Bracelet The product poses a chemical the customs authorities. BRAND: Ibero risk as it releases nickel from the metallic parts (silver balls) TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL at the rate of 6.8-8.6 µg/cm²/ Item BR11052a in invoice week. DESCRIPTION The product does not comply

A bracelet consisting of metallic (silver) and pink with the REACH Regulation. parts. A label attached. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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AUSTRALIA Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd—Oral-B Tooth & HAZARDS If you have a Gum Care Mouth Rinse The microbial level poses bottle of these PRODUCT DESCRIPTION virtually no risk to healthy products, do not use it. Call Oral-B's All flavours and sizes people. However, people with severely weakened/ customer service IDENTIFYING FEATURES compromised immune number (1800 641 All batches systems, such as those with 820) or email them ([email protected] TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT cystic fibrosis, may be susceptible to adverse health onsumers.com) for Sold nationwide effects. more information SUPPLIER and to arrange the DEFECTS return of the Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd The product contains out-of- product and obtain SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE specification microbial levels. a FULL REFUND. http://www.oralb.com.au For further information, please visit www.oralb.com.a u

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EU/NORWAY CATEGORY: Recreational craft DROWNING Voluntary PRODUCT The operation of the distress corrective action taken by the VHF marine radio LVR-250 – Marine VHF DSC Radio button does not follow the ITU recommendations, the manufacturer. BRAND: Lowrance description in the user manual TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL or the "Short range certificate RS10E Serial Number: 1008T05000254 course". Instead of just one push on the button, the user DESCRIPTION needs to lift a lid and then 25 Watt VHF radio with digital selective call (DSC) press the button twice. This distress button. The LCD presents 4 lines of text to method of operation may not display channel names, GPS position, GPS speed, be clear and might lead to the GPS course or time, and DSC messages. The user thinking he/she has sent distress button is used in the case of an emergency an emergency signal, when to send an automatic emergency message. this is not the case. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

USA NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball Some gloves were found to and softball gloves contain a variety of molds that UNITS: About 131,000 could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals IMPORTER: Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga. with chronic health problems, DESCRIPTION or in individuals who have The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and impaired immune systems. softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white INCIDENTS/INJURIES label on the heel of the glove with the words “Made None reported. in Vietnam” and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The table 1 shows models affected by this recall: MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam PICTURE: see next page.

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TABLE 1

MODEL DESCRIPTION DATE CODE

GSP1251TG The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a yellow wrist strap. The SV0910 words “SUPREME SERIES” are stamped into the palm of the gloves. SV1110 SV1210 SV0111 SV0311

GSP1300T The glove is light tan on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap and SV0310 dark brown bindings. The words “SUPREME SERIES” are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves.

GSP1401TG The glove is dark tan on the top and palm sides with a brown wrist strap and dark SV0610 brown bindings. The words “SUPREME SERIES” are printed in dark brown on the SV0910 palm of the gloves. SV1010 SV1110 SV0111 SV0311

MMX122P The glove is dark brown on the top and palm sides with a dark brown wrist strap N/A and dark brown bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO” are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves.

MMX115PW The glove is tan on the top and palm sides with a light tan wrist strap and dark N/A M brown bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO” are printed in dark brown on the palm of the gloves.

MMX130 The glove is tan on the top with dark brown palm and webbing and tan wrist strap N/A and bindings. The words “BALLPARK PRO” are printed in gold on the palm of the gloves.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Scorpio and Absorbica Shock HAZARD: Some lanyards are Voluntary recall. Absorbing Lanyards missing a safety stitch on the UNITS: About 375,000 units worldwide attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to IMPORTER: Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah disconnect from the climbing DESCRIPTION harness, posing a fall hazard to This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards consumers. manufactured before May 2011. INCIDENT/INJURIES: None in Scorpio: Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured U.S.; one fall injury in France. between 2002 and 2005 are model numbers L60 and L60 CK. These are yellow and blue, Y-shaped lanyards with yellow stitching on both ends. They are connected by a metal O-ring to one end of a blue pouch which contains the tear-webbing shock absorber. The pouch has a tag on it with the word "PETZL" in white letters. The other end of the blue pouch has a blue and yellow webbing attachment loop that connects to the climbing harness. Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2005 and 2011 are model numbers L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL. These are red, Y-shaped lanyards connected by a black metal O-ring to one end of a grey zippered pouch which contains the tear- webbing shock absorber. The other end of the pouch has a black webbing attachment loop that connects to the climber's harness. Absorbica: Absorbica comes in several models with varying lanyard configurations and several different connector options. Affected model numbers are L70150 I, L70150 IM, L70150 Y, L70150 YM, L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, and L59 MGO. The lanyards have a black zippered pouch with yellow trim and the Petzl logo on the side. All have a common tear- webbing shock absorber accessible through the zippered pouch. This zippered pouch has a connector attachment on one end. The other end can have a connector attachment, a single lanyard or a Y-shaped lanyard. All lanyard options are constructed of black nylon webbing or rope and have either a connector attachment point or a snap hook connector sewn directly to the lanyard. MANUFACTURED IN: France

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NOTIFYING PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES COUNTRY ADOPTED EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY INJURIES Withdrawal from Childcare articles and children's equipment The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the PRODUCT: Bicycle for young children "Daisy – Mali" injuries as the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel authorities. BRAND: Probike braking system. It has only a TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: MA10001343 back pedal brake, which DESCRIPTION increases the braking time. In addition the chain guard does Pink and white young children’s bicycle with a pair of not completely cover the outer support wheels. Height of adjustable saddle: 435-635 edge of the chain meaning that mm. clothing may get caught. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

USA NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD: Manufacturing Voluntary recall. DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight defects in the lanyard & Trim System II connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing UNITS: About 1,454 in the U.S. and 46 in Canada the pocket to the harness can IMPORTER prevent the weight pockets Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the DESCRIPTION weights when the handle is The weight harnesses are made of heavyweight pulled. This poses a drowning nylon and are black in color with gray handles. The hazard to consumers. DUI logo appears on the pockets. The Weight & Trim INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None System Classic has two small weight pockets on each side. The Weight & Trim System II has one large weight pocket on each side. Systems with large silver stripes on the sides have been inspected or repaired and are not affected by this recall. MANUFACTURED IN: China

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PPE

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EU/NORWAY CATEGORY: Protective equipment INJURIES Voluntary stop of PRODUCT: Horse-riding helmet "Safety Helmet" The product poses a risk of sales and corrective action BRAND: Euro-Lite injuries as it does not provide sufficient shock absorption to taken by the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL the user in case of an accident. manufacturer. MH 134 MK 123 – D2401 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Black horse-riding helmet. with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Republic of Korea relevant European standard EN 1384.

EU/NORWAY CATEGORY: Protective equipment INJURIES Voluntary recall PRODUCT: Bicycle and skate helmet "Psycho" The product poses a risk of from consumers. BRAND: Etto injuries as it does not provide sufficient shock absorption to TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: the user in the case of an URS: 9005 01201 to 9005 03991, date: May 2009. accident. URS: 9010 00001 to 9010 05593, date: Oct 2009. The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Bicycle and skate helmet. with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China relevant European standard EN 1078.

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SOFTLINES: WEARING APPARELS

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EU/ CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Girls’ blouse The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Kenvelo strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL neck area. The drawstrings can style No 30100785 101 U Barcodes: 2 05 000 1 191 easily become entangled in 670, 2 05 000 1 191663, 2 05 000 1 191 687 fixed objects if the child is DESCRIPTION moving quickly. Girls’ blouse with elastic cords attached in the neck The product does not comply area. Composition: 100% cotton. There is an with the relevant European attached label marked "Kenvelo" indicating the style standard EN 14682. No 30100785 101 U, "black", the respective size and barcode as well as sewn labels with the inscription "K, KIDS". The product is sold without packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING AND Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Children’s set STRANGULATION the market The product poses a risk of: ordered by the BRAND: BIDIFUL authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown - choking, because small parts (rhinestones) can be easily DESCRIPTION detached and fit entirely into Children’s sets consisting of three parts, which are the small-parts cylinder, intended for boys and girls up to 7 years of age: a - strangulation, due to the pair of trousers, a long-sleeved blouse and an anorak. presence of drawstrings in the There is also an embroidered pattern on the trousers hood. and the anorak with various inscriptions Princess, Royal academy, Angel. The products have been The product does not comply labelled by means of a textile band with the with the relevant European inscription: ”BIDIFUL”, intended for children standard EN 14682. between 6 months and 5 years of age. On the anorak with the embroidered pattern and the inscription „Princess” there are small parts. The following inscription can be found on an attached textile label BIDIFUL kids, composition: 95% cotton, 5% elastane, made in Turkey. The product is sold without packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Child's sweatshirt The product poses a risk of the market ordered by the BRAND: Oviesse strangulation as it has drawstrings with free ends in authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL the hood. The drawstrings can Code 2347274 (size 8-9) Barcode 2023472710008 easily become entangled in DESCRIPTION fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The garment is a light blue boy's sweatshirt for ages 8-9, with green functional drawstrings in the hood. It The product does not comply has a cardboard label, marked on one side with the with the relevant European words “Green Generation”. The front of the standard EN 14682. sweatshirt is printed with the inscription: "Sidewalk Cali 45". COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India

EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION / Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Children's bikini "GIULIA JIA JIA" INJURIES the market ordered by the BRAND: GJJ The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL because the bikini top has Type of model: XT1106 functional cords with loose DESCRIPTION ends. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in Purple and yellow bikini intended for children aged 9- fixed objects if the child is 10 years old. The bikini has elastic, light purple halter moving quickly. neck cords and back and waist cords with free ends. The length of the cords at the neck is 34 cm. The The product does not comply length of the cords at the back is 32 cm. with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION / Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Children's bikini INJURIES the market ordered by the BRAND: Katia Fashion The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL because the bikini top has Type of model: LYQ515 functional cords with loose DESCRIPTION ends. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in Light blue and yellow coloured bikini for children fixed objects if the child is aged 5-6 years old. The bikini has elastic, green cords moving quickly. at the back with loose ends. The length of the cords at the back is 17 cm. The product does not comply with the relevant European COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China standard EN 14682.

EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION / Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Children's bikini Power Flower INJURIES the market ordered by the BRAND: International Trade Company S.R.L The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: F626 because the bikini top has DESCRIPTION functional cords with loose Fuchsia and yellow bikini intended for children aged ends. The drawstrings can between 2-4 years old. The bikini has yellow and easily become entangled in fuchsia elastic cords with loose ends in the neck, fixed objects if the child is back and waist area. The length of the cords at the moving quickly. neck is 34 cm. The length of the cords at the back is The product does not comply 35 cm. The length of the cords at the waist is 32 cm. with the relevant European COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China standard EN 14682.

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items STRANGULATION AND Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Bikini for children INJURIES the market ordered by the BRAND: Power Flower The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries authorities. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: F514 because of the presence of DESCRIPTION loose end functional cords on Blue and white striped (marine style) bikini for the top of the bikini. children aged 9-10 years old with a gold coloured The product does not comply anchor on both the top and bottom piece. The bikini with the relevant European has elastic, red coloured loose end functional cords standard EN 14682. at the neck and back area. The length of the cords at the neck area is 36 cm. The length of the cords at the back area is 35 cm. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

USA NAME OF PRODUCT HAZARD Voluntary recall. Chanel silk scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses The garments fail to meet the UNITS: About 120 scarves and 34 garments federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a IMPORTER: Chanel Inc. of New York fire hazard to consumers. DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None The scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses are made of 100 percent silk and come in a variety of designs. Nearly all items were returned to Chanel in May 2010. MANUFACTURED IN: France or Italy

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT:NA HAZARD Has agreed to pay UNITS: About 120 scarves and 34 garments Children's upper outerwear a civil penalty of $750,000. SOLD BY with drawstrings, including sweatshirts, sweaters and Macy's and Macy's-owned stores, including jackets, poses a strangulation Bloomingdale's, and Robinsons-May hazard to children that can DESCRIPTION result in serious injury or death. Children's sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets with drawstrings at the neck and children's upper outerwear with drawstrings, including sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets, pictures see below. MANUFACTURED IN: NA

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SOFTLINES: FOOTWEAR, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES

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EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING Withdrawal from PRODUCT: Children’s shoes The product poses a risk of the market and recall from BRAND: XYAOYUER choking as the leather flowers may easily become detached consumers TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item # S-32 from the shoes and then be ordered by the

DESCRIPTION placed in the mouth by small authorities.

Patent children’s shoes in red, fastened with a strap children. bearing a leather flower in the centre of which there is a metal cap. On the front of the shoe there are five white leather flowers, in the centre of which there are glued rhinestones. The brand is printed on the insole with a pictogram on the sole. No labels in Bulgarian; packed in cellophane; 5.00 levs per pair; sizes 21, 22, 23, 24, 25; intended for children up to 3 years of age. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING AND INJURIES Sales ban, PRODUCT: Children’s shoes The product poses a risk of withdrawal from the market and BRAND: Rose choking as the leather flowers may easily become detached recall from TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown from the shoes and then be consumers DESCRIPTION placed in the mouth by small ordered by the authorities. Children’s shoes “Rose” – the colour is white, the children. In addition, the metal upper is made of imitation leather. There is a band plate has accessible sharp around the ankle, an embroidered rose and the edges. inscription “Rose”. There are also decorative elements made of imitation leather – 3 flowers attached to the upper by means of metal plates. There is a sticker with information about the country of origin – Turkey and pictograms indicating the type of the materials used – artificial materials. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

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EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Sales ban, PRODUCT: Men’s shoes The product poses a chemical withdrawal from the market and BRAND: West Coast risk because the toe area contains 8.0 mg/kg of recall from TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item 70602-009767 chromium (VI). consumers DESCRIPTION ordered by the authorities. Men’s sports shoes. The upper is made of white imitation leather in combination with genuine leather. The lining is made of textile and the sole is made of thermo rubber. On the inner side of the shoes there is an inscription BRAZIL. The shoes are packed in cardboard boxes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Brazil

EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHEMICAL Sales ban, PRODUCT: Ladies’ shoes The product poses a chemical withdrawal from the market and BRAND: Recco Shoes risk because the toe area contains 7.7 mg/kg of recall from TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown chromium (VI). consumers DESCRIPTION ordered by the authorities. Ladies’ shoes with perforations, brand Recco Shoes, the upper is made of genuine leather, black nappa leather and the insole is made of genuine cattle leather. The sole is made of thermo rubber. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

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SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES

GCSC has compiled the below sources:

PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports of RASFF notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. The information is published as it has been received from the official contact points in the Member States/EEA-EFTA countries. In the event that further information 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 weekly overview to be published.

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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