PRODUCT RECALLS THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 1– 15 JANUARY 2013 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 8 Audio Video and Household Appliances (3) IT & Telecommunication (1) Luminaries (8) Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (0) HARDGOODS Pages 9 to 13 DIY, Tools and Hardware (2) Home Furnishing & Houseware (3) Sport & Leisure Goods (6) Stationery and Office Supplies (0) TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS Pages 14 to 22 Toys (14) Juvenile Products (3) COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD Pages 23 Cosmetics and Personal Care (1) Household Care (0) SOFTLINES Pages 24 to 28 Textile and Clothing (7) Shoes (0) Bags and Accessories (0) Jewelleries (1) Please note that from November 2012 on, product recall notifications can be searched on line in several countries via the Global portal on product recalls hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). You can access the OECD site by using the following link. E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY USA PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED NAME OF PRODUCT: Omni-Heat™ Lithium- HAZARD: The batteries have a Voluntary recall. Polymer Rechargeable Batteries cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire UNITS: About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each) IMPORTER: Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore. hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. The black No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S. battery packs are 3.25 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep and marked with "Columbia" on the top and "OMNI-HEAT™" on the bottom of the pack. Part number 054978-001 is printed on the side of the battery label. Two battery packs were included with styles from: Fall 2011 Mens: Electro Amp™ Jacket (SM7864) and Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SM7855) Fall 2011 Womens: Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SL7856); Snow Hottie™ Jacket (SL7866), and Snow Hottie™ Parka (SL7853). MANUFACTURED IN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Power Supply Transformers UNITS: About 3,900 DISTRIBUTORS: Denco Sales; Graphic Solution; Hart Supply; Interstate Electric; Montroy Supply Co; N.Glantz & Son; Pioneer Supply; Reece Supply Co; Sun Supply; Tubelite Co. HAZARD: The transformers do Voluntary recall. not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported MANUFACTURER: HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada DESCRIPTION: This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed to power commercial signs. They are in black metal boxes about 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. "HEICO LIGHTING™" and the model information are printed on a plate on the transformer. The recalled models include PLATINUM-9000-30, PLATINUM-10000-30, PLATINUM-12000-30, TFT04PL-6000-30, and TFT-06PL-9000-30. MANUFACTURED IN: Canada Page 2 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Amana Packaged HAZARD: The serial plates on Voluntary recall. Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units the units have inaccurate information that could result in UNITS: About 155 installers and servicers using MANUFACTURER: Goodman Company L.P., of undersized wiring, posing a fire Houston, Texas hazard. DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. The units are used to provide heating and cooling to homes and commercial buildings. Packaged units provide heating and cooling all in one system. The graycolored units measure about 40 inches high by 51 inches wide by 47 inches deep. MANUFACTURED IN: United States Page 3 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/UNITED CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: HDD external case The power supply does not KINGDOM have sufficient insulation to Withdrawal of the NAME: 3.5" HDD External Case provide adequate protection against electric shock. The product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown power supply cable can melt, BRAND: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: NTS03SI / 1203271393 DESCRIPTION: External case for a hard drive with mains power supply (model number: FZXPWH125A). Blue outer packaging. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 4 measures: exposing live parts that could be touched by the user. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950. < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINARIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The lighting chain is not measures: sufficiently protected against Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Luz de Natal LED access to live parts and the electrical insulation is not TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model DCH sufficient. Barcode: 6926667933717 The product does not comply BRAND: Shi Mao DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with 50 white, mini LED lights. Packed in a transparent plastic blister pack. market with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of BRAND: Unknown Withdrawal of the user may access live parts. product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 5004B The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive Batch number/Barcode: Unknown and the relevant European of 200 LED lights. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 5 measures: electric shock because the NAME: Lampki Choinkown DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain consisting Voluntary standard EN 60598. Compulsory measures: Recall of the product from end users < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINARIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire measures: because the cross-sectional Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Lampki Choinkowe 100 Zarówek area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: L62 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: 5905084009945 with the Low Voltage Directive BRAND: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain with 100 bulbs packed in a cardboard box. market and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire BRAND: Unknown Withdrawal of the area of the conductors in the product from the market cable is not sufficient. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: L60 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: 5905084009944 with the Low Voltage Directive bulbs packed in a cardboard box. measures: because the cross-sectional NAME: Lampki Choinkowe 100 Zarówek DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain with 100 Compulsory and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 6 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINARIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire measures: because the cross-sectional Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Twinkle: Lampki Choinkowe 200 Zarówek area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 781 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the Low Voltage Directive BRAND: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain with 200 bulbs packed in a cardboard box. market and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire BRAND: Unknown Withdrawal of the area of the conductors in the product from the market cable is not sufficient. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 747 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the Low Voltage Directive bulbs supplied in a plastic bag with cardboard label. measures: because the cross-sectional NAME: Lampki Choinkowe 100 Zarówek DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain with 100 Compulsory and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 7 < BACK TO CONTENTS E&E: LUMINARIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chains FIRE Compulsory PRODUCT: Lighting chain The product poses a risk of fire measures: because the cross-sectional Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Lampki Choinkowe 25 Zarówek area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 740 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the Low Voltage Directive BRAND: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Christmas lighting chain with 25 bulbs supplied in a plastic bag with cardboard label. market and the relevant European standard EN 60598. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/UNITED KINGDOM CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment ELECTRIC SHOCK PRODUCT: LED bulb The insulation is not sufficient. BRAND: Unknown Recall of the face of the LED bulb could be product from end users touched by the user. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: GU10 24 LED array The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the Low Voltage Directive cardboard box. measures: As a result, live parts on the NAME: LED Light Cup DESCRIPTION: LED bulb packaged in a green Voluntary and the relevant European standard EN 62560. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 8 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Laser pointers DAMAGE TO SIGHT Voluntary PRODUCT: Laser pointer An output power of < 5 mW measures: (Class III) is indicated on the Withdrawal of the NAME: Laser LED & Pen product which means that the laser potentially poses a risk of product from the market , TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ZK-9601 damage to sight. Destruction of the BRAND: Unknown product Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Laser pointer. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Egg Incubator UNITS: About 2,500 HAZARD: The base can ignite Voluntary recall. during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. MANUFACTURER: Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Brower received three reports DESCRIPTION: The product is a round, light gray of fires, all of which resulted in plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to property damage. No injuries hatch many different types of eggs. The incubator is have been reported. 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top Hatch Incubator has two main components - a tray and a base. A crank arm and a turner motor are located in the base. The crank arm snaps into place on the turner motor. The motor turns the crank arm which, in turn, rotates the tray. The clear plastic top has an engraving which says, "THIS SIDE UP." The model number is located on the side of the packaging box. MANUFACTURED IN: United States Page 9 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Furniture INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Folding chair The product poses a risk of measures: injuries because it does not Ban on the NAME: Folding chair have sufficient mechanical strength and the seat fabric marketing of the product and any TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: article no. F14N tears easily. The chair may accompanying therefore break during use measures BRAND: Wild Forest Batch number/Barcode: 6901245410682 DESCRIPTION: Folding camping chair with legs causing the user to fall, with the possibility of the fingers made of a circular steel pipe, diameter 16 mm. Metal being entrapped and crushed in details, joint with rivets, painted in black paint. The the metal parts of the chair. seat fabric is folded and sewn on supports. Seat dimensions: length 320 mm, width 230 mm, height The product does not comply 410 mm, weight 0.96 kg. The product is supplied in a polythene wrapping. with the relevant European standard EN 581-1. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China AUSTRALIA The Reject Shop Ltd—Garden Edge Bug Zapper DEFECTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The product was manufactured Bug Zapper using the incorrect plastic compound material. Due to this EU/POLAND cease using the product immediately. Return the item to IDENTIFYING FEATURES the product may melt when Model Nos: IK111-1x6W and IK118-1x6W switched on. Barcode no: 9336672097590 any Reject Shop outlet for a full HAZARDS refund. For further TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT If the defect occurs, there is information please The Reject Shop the possibility of a fire hazard. call The Reject Shop Limited, toll SUPPLIER free on 1800 633 The Reject Shop Ltd 886 PRODUCT: MELAMINE CUP CHEMICAL MANUFACTURED IN: China migration of formaldehyde (52.9; 50.2 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine cup from China, via the Netherlands No picture available. Page 10 Customers should withdrawal from the market < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment ASPHYXIATION Voluntary PRODUCT: Avalanche transceiver The product may switch to measures: transmission mode Recall of the NAME: Ortovox 3+ unintentionally after 120 seconds in search mode. This product from end users TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No: 11370. The defect can hinder or impair the recall affects models produced between 18 October rescue of people buried under 2012 and 30 November 2012. snow. BRAND: Ortovox Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Avalanche transceiver. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Pyrotechnic articles DAMAGE TO HEARING PRODUCT: Fireworks The product poses a risk of BRAND: Løve Brag Compulsory measures: damage to hearing because the Withdrawal of the sound level is too high. product from the NAME: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Danish registration In addition, the product has a long fuse burning times which number: SIK-0282311209 may cause damage to sight. Batch number/Barcode: W9937000 The product does not comply DESCRIPTION: Roman candle with 5 shots and NEC with the relevant European 44 g. standard EN 14035. market COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 11 < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Alvin International Pty Ltd—Power Supply for Tennis DEFECTS Immediately stop The power supply has been using the machine. Please contact the Ball Launcher PRODUCT DESCRIPTION designed for indoor use only The Tennis Ball Launcher continuously feeds balls and does not have electrical safety approval for outdoor use when loaded, powered by an AC power cord and power supply. The product is designed for use in the free call customer service line on with these machines. 1800 224 094 or enquiries@hunterp backyard. HAZARDS roducts.com.au. A IDENTIFYING FEATURES Outdoor use and moisture may free of charge present a serious risk of replacement electric shock. power pack will be Item number 0252 TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT sent directly to you, for use both Big W Australia outdoors and indoors. SUPPLIER Alvin International Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA Alvin International Pty Ltd—Power Supply for Cricket Ball Trainer PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Cricket Ball Trainer continuously feeds balls when loaded and is powered by an AC power cord DEFECTS The power supply has been designed for indoor use only and does not have electrical safety approval for outdoor use using the machines. Please contact the free call customer with these machines. service line on 1800 224 094 or the backyard. HAZARDS enquiries@hunterp IDENTIFYING FEATURES Outdoor use and moisture may roducts.com.au. A present a serious risk of free of charge replacement and power supply. The product is designed for use in Item number 2478 electric shock. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT Big W Australia Page 12 Immediately stop power pack will be sent directly to SUPPLIER you, for use both outdoors and Alvin International Pty Ltd indoors. < BACK TO CONTENTS HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: High-pressure scuba diving HAZARD: The diving hose that Voluntary recall. air hoses connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can UNITS: About 40 separate reducing the available IMPORTER: A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf air supply to the diver, posing a Breeze, Fla. drowning hazard. DESCRIPTION: The recalled air hoses are highpressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth INCIDENTS/INJURIES: A-Plus rubber outer covering. They are about half a hoses separating. No injuries centimeter in diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. have been reported. has received three reports of These hoses connect the regulator to the tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16" (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side. MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Game Winner® crossbow HAZARD: The hooks attaching cocking ropes the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and UNITS: About 6,300 IMPORTER: Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas Voluntary recall. cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Game Winner® cocking ropes with model number FSGWAR3018 company has received four and UPC 400214726596. The cocking ropes help cocking ropes breaking, users get a better grip on the crossbow string and causing the rope to recoil. aid in pulling it back. They have an approximately 50inch long black nylon rope, two black plastic hooks Three of the incidents resulted reports of the hooks on the in lacerations. and two t-handles. The model and UPC numbers are located on the instruction card that comes with the product. MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 13 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/ITALY CATEGORY: Toys MICROBIOLOGICAL Compulsory PRODUCT: Soap bubble set The product poses a measures: microbiological risk because Ban on the marketing of the NAME: Bubble Sword the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 36/0092 soapy water is too high (35 000 accompanying cfu/ml of aerobic mesophilic measures BRAND: Unknown Batch number/Barcode: 4029811253302 DESCRIPTION: Sword-shaped container of bubble bacteria). The product also poses a microbiological risk solution (140 ml), secondary packaging of cardboard, because the product contains a with label bearing the barcode, item code, CE high level of Pseudomonas marking for toys, the indication that it is not suitable for children under three, warnings in several SPP (44 000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is languages and details of the importer. swallowed or comes into COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China product and any contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive. EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys INJURIES PRODUCT: Toy scooter The product poses the risk of BRAND: Bakugan Compulsory measures: injuries because the space Withdrawal of the between folding or sliding product from the NAME: Monopattino elements is not sufficient. If a market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. GPZ11766 child places his fingers in the Batch number/Barcode: 8005163117666 DESCRIPTION: Scooter for children over 4 years of age with drawings on the base. The toy is packaged in a cardboard box on which images of the scooter appear. There is also a label on the box which contains the reference number and the barcode. space between the wheel and the fork it could become trapped. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 14 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Compulsory PRODUCT: Plastic toys The product poses a risk of measures: choking because the bubble Import rejected at border NAME: Soft fairies may be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. Half of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: a bubble can easily be BRAND: LeluKulma 1) YY004632; 2) YY004635 Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: 1) Plastic animal figures packed in transparent bubbles (balls) on a blister card. 16 different figures in a set. 3312 sets in imported separated as the hinge breaks when placed under tension. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. batch. 2) Plastic baby figures packed in transparent bubbles (balls) on a blister card. A pink plastic bracelet is also included. 6 different figures in a set. 4032 sets in imported batch. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Dolls The products pose a chemical BRAND: V&F Withdrawal of the between 4% and 6.8% by product from the market mass bis (2-ethylhexyl) TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2006, 94165 and phthalate (DEHP) and up to 0.4 941812 % by mass dibutyl phthalate 6882009941652 and 6882009941812 DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with accessories. Description of the packaging: cardboard box with transparent plastic window on the front and various images on the sides (girls, flowers, etc.). On the base of the front part of the box appear the words 'Beauty Legend' and indications regarding age. On the back, on top of an image, is a label which includes a CE mark, warnings in several languages, the barcode and the importer's details. measures: risk because they contain NAME: Beautiful Feeling and Happy Every Day Batch number/Barcode: 6882009941805, Compulsory (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation the 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. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 15 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Crayons The product poses a chemical measures: risk because it contains up to Withdrawal of the NAME: XL Farbstifte - SES Creative - super washable 8.46% by mass bis (2ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN-Code 8 710341 According to the REACH 002213 SES No 00221 3+ Regulation the phthalates Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DEHP, DBP and BBP are DESCRIPTION: 8 thick coloured crayons in a brightly prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while BRAND: SES Creative coloured cardboard pack, plastic tray. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Netherlands phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Beach ball set The product poses a risk of BRAND: Unknown Voluntary measures: choking because the balls are Withdrawal of the small parts which could be put NAME: Probeach into the mouth and swallowed product from the market , TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown by children. Destruction of the Batch number/Barcode: EAN 8718158036056 In addition, the balls are sold DESCRIPTION: 3 beach balls in different colours in a product without any labelling. net. Sold without any labelling. The product does not comply COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. Page 16 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Pushchair for dolls The product poses a risk of measures: injuries because with too much Withdrawal of the NAME: My Lovely weight the safety lock is released, with a consequent product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number 41563 risk of injury due to BRAND: Love Baby Batch number/Barcode: 0754011415635 DESCRIPTION: Pushchair for dolls, the frame of which is made of stiff plastic tubes (internal diameter / external approximately 12/13 mm). The tubes are connected by means of rivets and are foldable like scissors. They are separated by a plastic pad with a entrapment, mainly of fingers, between moving parts. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. thickness of approx 3 mm. The stroller’s seat is made of textile material (width approx. 180 mm), to which there is attached a strip of material connected with the crotch strap. On the sides of the stroller there are safety locks which switch on automatically when the stroller is open (there is an extra lock at the back of the stroller). The stroller has 4 double plastic wheels, mounted on metal rods. Most tubes have plastic caps on the ends, which can be detached. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Set of three balls with bells The product poses a risk of Compulsory measures: choking because it contains Withdrawal of the small parts (the small rattling product from the NAME: Unknown balls inside) which could easily market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FX0306333 be detached and swallowed by BRAND: Fox Batch number/Barcode: 6991203063333 DESCRIPTION: A set of three perforated toy rattling balls, approx 10 cm in diameter, which each contain plastic balls filled with rattling elements. The balls are packed in a plastic net. A label is attached bearing the model number and the importer's details. small children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 17 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Pull-along trolley The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 6.5% Withdrawal of the NAME: Polycar - Junior tools by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). product from the market , Recall of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article No 750010 According to the REACH Batch number/Barcode: Unknown Regulation, phthalates DEHP, BRAND: Polet DESCRIPTION: Trolley made of wood and metal, for pulling. Height 970 mm, width 600 mm. Item sold packed in a carton. A photo is affixed to the packaging, showing two children playing in sand next to the trolley. EU/FRANCE measures: the product from end users DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belgium be placed in the mouth by children. CATEGORY: Toys CHEMICAL PRODUCT: Toy vehicles The product poses a chemical Voluntary measures: risk because it contains up to Withdrawal of the 6.5% by mass bis (2- product from the NAME: Unknown ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Reference 96326 // and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). In B1184093 addition it contains up to 2.1% BRAND: Party Fiesta Batch number/Barcode: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Set of 3 toy vehicles (fire-engine, ambulance and breakdown truck). Constituent materials: plastic, paint, paper. Dimensions of each vehicle: 9.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm. Packaging: plastic pouch. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP). According to the REACH Regulation the 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. Page 18 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Small wooden car The product poses a risk of measures: choking because small parts Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Flitzerbande can come loose and may be put into the mouth and TYPE/NUMBER OF MOdel: 7355 swallowed by children. Destruction of the Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply BRAND: Legler DESCRIPTION: Toy cat in wooden racing car. The car is supplied in a transparent plastic pouch with 3 other models of car of identical design (different colours market , product with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. and drivers). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown EU/SLOVENIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING PRODUCT: Plastic flute The product poses a risk of BRAND: Toy Company measures: choking because it contains a Recall of the removable mouth-piece which product from end users NAME: Music and Sound is a small part that could be TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art.No.684011 placed in the mouth and (No.0001267) swallowed. Batch number/Barcode: LOT 02/12, EAN: The product does not comply 4022498530070 with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European DESCRIPTION: Blue and orange plastic flute. Voluntary standard EN 71-1. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 19 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/SLOVENIA CATEGORY: Toys CHOKING Voluntary PRODUCT: Recorder The product poses a risk of measures: choking because small parts Recall of the product from end NAME: Unknown can come loose and may be put into the mouth and TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RB 3042/N swallowed by children. Batch number/Barcode: Code 21453821, EAN: The product does not comply 00476631524 with the Toy Safety Directive DESCRIPTION: Red plastic flute. and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1. BRAND: Toy Company users COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy AUSTRALIA Early Learning Centre—My First Pour and Play Tea Set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Plastic teapot with two plastic cups & saucers and two plastic cupcakes IDENTIFYING FEATURES DEFECTS Immediately cease The plastic component in the using the product and return the toy likeness of a cherry on top of the toy cupcakes may become detached and is a small part. cupcakes to their nearest Early The item does not comply with Learning Centre, Kids Central or the mandatory safety standard Product code: ELC134254 Mothercare store for toys for children up to and for a full refund. TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT including 36 months of age (Australian Standard AS/NZS Sold nationally through Early Learning Centre stores, Kids Central stores and Mothercare stores. SUPPLIER Early Learning Centre ISO 8124.1:2003, as amended by the regulation). HAZARDS If the toy cupcake decorations SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE dislodge during use, they may http://www.elctoys.com.au pose a choking hazard to young children. No picture available. Page 20 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED AUSTRALIA Bugaboo Australia—Bugaboo Cameleon+ and DEFECTS Consumers should The white button of the carry cease using the product and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers PRODUCT DESCRIPTION handle may pop out when the All terrain Bugaboo strollers carry cot or seat is resting on the ground or is placed on an IDENTIFYING FEATURES unstable surface. Bugaboo Cameleon (September 2009 - August 2012) www.bugaboo.co m/carryhandle to HAZARDS fill out a request If the white button pops out, form for a new the carry handle may detach. If carry handle, which will be sent S/N 04011090900001 to S/N 04031101009999 S/N 08011090900001 to S/N 08021100800386 S/N 140100093600531 to S/N 140103123350418 contact Bugaboo at Bugaboo Donkey (October 2010 - January 2013) this occurs while the carry cot or seat is occupied, there may S/N 170101105300001 to S/N 170104130900500 be a fall and/or choking hazard For further TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT to the child. information, by mail. consumers may Nursery hardware retailers and specialist stores contact the SUPPLIER Bugaboo service Bugaboo Australia Pty Ltd department on 02 9091 0322 and SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE select extension 1 http://www.bugaboo.com from the available options. USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Newborn Rock 'n Play HAZARD: Mold can develop Sleeper™ between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic UNITS: About 800,000 units frame of the sleeper when it IMPORTER: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y remains wet/moist or is DESCRIPTION: This recall to inspect includes all infrequently cleaned, posing a Fisher-Price Rock N' Play infant recliner seats called sleepers. The sleeper is designed for babies up to 25 risk of exposure to mold to pounds and is composed of a soft plastic seat held The CPSC advises that mold by a metal rocking frame. The product has a has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other removable, fabric cover that is sold in 14 patterns and color palettes. MANUFACTURED IN: China Voluntary recall. infants sleeping in the product. infections. Although mold is not present at the time of purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: FisherPrice has received 600 reports of mold on the product. Sixteen consumers have reported that their infants have been treated for respiratory issues, coughs and hives after sleeping in the product. Page 21 < BACK TO CONTENTS TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Bugaboo Cameleon and HAZARD: A button on the Voluntary recall. Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become UNITS: About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada IMPORTER: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif. MANUFACTURER: Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers with detachable carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base, sun canopy and other accessories in various colors. A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has Bugaboo and the model name. Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below. Serial numbers are printed on the stroller's chassis, located under the carrycot/seat. disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported. Bugaboo Cameleon Serial Number 04011090900001 to 04031101009999 Serial Number 08011090900001 to 08021100800386 Serial Number 140100093600531 to 140103123350418 Bugaboo Donkey Serial Number 170101105300001 to 170104130900500 MANUFACTURED IN: China Page 22 < BACK TO CONTENTS COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Chemical products CHEMICAL Voluntary PRODUCT: Tattoo ink The product poses a chemical measures: risk because it contains 96.5 Withdrawal of the NAME: Zuper Black mg/kg polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BK 56 IMX 40 According to the Council of Batch number/Barcode: Unknown Europe Resolution ResAP BRAND: Intenze DESCRIPTION: Tattoo ink in a dark brown glass (2008) on requirements and bottle with black plastic screw top. criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in the sample exceeded the level of 0.5 ppm recommended in Resolution ResAP (2008) 1. Page 23 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Personal protective equipment INJURIES Voluntary PRODUCT: Fluorescent vest The product poses a risk of injuries because it is not Withdrawal of the NAME: Unknown sufficiently reflective and therefore does not ensure the product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1010 safety of the user in the dark. Batch number/Barcode: Unknown The product does not comply BRAND: Chun Long DESCRIPTION: Warning vest in a bag, 20 cm x 22 EU/POLAND measures: with the Personal Protective cm DIN EN 471. Equipment Directive (PPE) and the relevant European standard COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown EN 1150. CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items CHOKING, INJURIES PRODUCT: Girls' dress The product poses a risk of Voluntary measures: choking because the badge in Withdrawal of the the chest area can be easily product from the NAME: Unknown detached and swallowed by market , Recall of TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model: 246715 small children. It also poses a the product from risk of injuries as, if detached, end users BRAND: Poula Batch number/Barcode: 5903126669180 DESCRIPTION: Lilac jersey dress with dots, size 9298 cm/104-110 cm/116-122 cm). A button badge is attached to a big pocket on the front. sharp parts become accessible. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 24 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Children’s shorts The product poses a risk of measures: injuries because of the Withdrawal of the presence of an unattached drawstring with free ends. product from the NAME: Unknown TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JN 387 K The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the relevant European BRAND: James & Nicholson DESCRIPTION: Sports shorts intended for children market standard EN 14682. up to 7 years of age /height up to 134 cm/ and older children and adolescents aged 7-14. There is a permanently attached textile label with the following inscriptions: "James & Nicholson, Team Shorts", JN 387 K, treatment symbols, instructions for use written in a foreign language, "Made in China 02264" and a paper label attached by the producer marked "James & Nicholson, Team Shorts", with indications of the sizes from XS to XXL, corresponding to height 98-158 cm. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES PRODUCT: Children’s shorts The product poses the risk of Compulsory measures: injuries because of the Withdrawal of the NAME: Unknown presence of an unattached drawstring with free ends. product from the market TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JN 371 K The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the relevant European BRAND: James & Nicholson DESCRIPTION: Sport shorts intended for children up standard EN 14682. to 7 years of age /height up to 134 cm and older children and adolescents aged 7-14. There is a permanently attached textile label with the following inscriptions: "James & Nicholson, Team Shorts", JN 371 K, treatment symbols, instructions for use written in a foreign language, "Made in China" and a paper label attached by the producer "James & Nicholson, Team Shorts", with indications of the sizes from XS to XXL, corresponding to height 98-158 cm. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 25 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items INJURIES Compulsory PRODUCT: Girls’ sports clothing set The product poses a risk of measures: injuries due to the presence of Withdrawal of the product from the NAME: Unknown unattached cords in the waist area. TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article number: WH23 The product does not comply Batch number/Barcode: Unknown with the relevant European BRAND: Ka Tong Che DESCRIPTION: Girls’ sports outfit, intended for market standard EN 14682. small children up to 7 years of age. Consists of two parts – a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers with cords in the waist area that are not attached in at least one point equidistant from the exit points. The sweatshirt has been designed and produced with a zipper and two pockets. In the top left section there are sequins in the form of a butterfly, embroidered leaves and the inscription "Love training". On the right pocket and left trouser-leg there are embroidered leaves. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Girls' Circo Fleece Blanket HAZARD: The pajamas fail to Sleepers meet the federal flammability UNITS: 42,000 Voluntary recall. standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of IMPORTER: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. burn injuries to children. DESCRIPTION: The recalled one-piece feet pajamas INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None are fleece and were sold in sizes 12 months, 18 reported months, 2T, 3T, 4T, XS, S, M, L and XL. They come in three prints: purple owl, pink leopard, and blue doodle. There are several tags sewn into the neckline. "Circo Sleepwear" is printed on the top tag. "Target" and an identification number appear on a third tag. The below identification numbers are included: MANUFACTURED IN: China Purple Owl: 075084972, 075084973, 075084974, 075084975, 075084976 243271104, 243271105, 243271062, 243271063, 243271064 Pink Leopard: 075085338, 075085339, 075085340, 075085341, 075085342 243271052, 243271065, 243271066, 243271067, 243271068 Blue Doodle: 075085388, 075085389, 075085390, 075085391, 075085392 243271047, 243271048, 243271049, 243271050, 243271053 Page 26 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's two-piece pajama HAZARD: The children's Voluntary recall. sets cotton or cotton/fleece pajamas sets fail to meet the UNITS: About 560,000 federal flammability standards IMPORTER: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. for children's sleepwear, MANUFACTURER: Makalot Garments Co. Ltd., of because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing Taiwan DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Target Circo and Xhilaration children's cotton or cotton/fleece twopiece pajama sets. They were sold in infant and toddler sizes 12M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T, and in girls and requirements. This poses a burn hazard to children. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported boys sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. There are a variety of colors and designs, including stars, dots, skulls, peace signs, cats, owls, footballs and camouflage. To see a complete list of item numbers included in this recall, visit the firm's website. The item number is located on a tag on the shirt's side seam and on the pants at the waist. A tag printed on the neck of the pajamas states "Circo" or "Xhilaration", "Wear snugfitting not flame resistant" and the item number. The pajamas were also sold with a yellow hangtag that states, "For child's safety, garment should fit snugly. This garment is not flame resistant. Loose-fitting garment is more likely to catch fire." MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam and Cambodia Page 27 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES NOTIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED EU/AUSTRIA CORRIGENDUM CHEMICAL Voluntary Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS- The product poses a chemical Consumer Products- July 16-31 –2012 has been risk because the name plate Withdrawal of the permanently removed following further information received from the notifying country. contains 33 % by weight of cadmium, exceeding the limit product from the CATEGORY: Jewellery measures: market. of 0,01%. In addition, the carabiner clasp contains nickel PRODUCT: Necklace and lead. BRAND: Pfronten Schmuck The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. NAME: Namenscollier TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 30002 Batch number/Bar code: Unknown DESCRIPTION: Necklace with name plate; according to the back of the packaging the item is 'nickel-free'. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China Page 28 < BACK TO CONTENTS SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES GCSC has compiled the below sources: PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports of RASFF notifications. http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. 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/ FOR ENQUIRIES [email protected] http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Product-Recalls.aspx © 2013 SGS SA. All rights reserved. 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