product recalls

PRODUCT RECALLS
THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS
IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
01– 15 JANUARY 2011
CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Pages 2 to 8
Electrical appliances (8)
Lighting Equipments (1)
Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (2)
HARDLINES
Pages 9 to 25
Toys (13)
Juvenile Items (2)
Premiums (0)
Children articles (5) - See ‘SOFTLINES’
Home Furnishing & Houseware (10)
Home Improvement & DIY (2)
Personal & Home Care Items (4)
Sport & Leisure Goods (2)
PPE (0)
Miscellaneous (1)
SOFTLINES
Pages 26 to 30
Wearing Apparels (8)
Home Textiles (0)
Footwear, Bags and Accessories (0)
E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Electric fondue set
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because the
equipment casing and the pot
may become live owing to a
fault in the control knob.
Voluntary recall
from consumers.
BRAND: Not known
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: KH 1090, Item No
421639
DESCRIPTION: Electric fondue set with heating ring
and fondue pot. The pot is made from stainless steel
with black lid, lower part black.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/FRANCE
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
PRODUCT: Electric food blender "Blender Chauffant"
BRAND: Siméo
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TSK-9372SVP Model:
PC 280
DESCRIPTION: Black electric food blender with
silver-coloured goblet. Power: 1150 W
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60335.
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
CUTS
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because the pins
connecting the goblet to the
base are accessible, and a risk
of cuts because the blades are
accessible and it is possible,
inadvertently, to switch them
on.
Voluntary
withdrawal from
the market.
Products
impounded by the
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60335.
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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Power inverter 240 Watt DC/AC
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because a live
pin is accessible when the plug
is partly inserted into a socketoutlet and could be touched by
the user.
Recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: Celly
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar Code: 8 021735
193005
DESCRIPTION: Power inverter for converting 12V
DC to 230V AC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/
NETHERLANDS
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60950.
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Foot massage appliance “Foot Massage
Device”
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because the
water in the appliance can
come into contact with parts at
high voltage by bridging
clearance and creepage
distances.
BRAND: AEG
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: FM 5507, batch: 2851
en 2971
DESCRIPTION: Electrical foot massage appliance.
Feet of the user are placed in the appliance reservoir,
which is filled with water by the user.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
Sales ban and
withdrawal from
the market and
recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
One incident reported of a
person receiving an electric
shock.
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60335.
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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Power supply for games console “Home
Adaptor”
The creepage distances and
clearances in the mains
transformer between the
primary and secondary
windings are less than
required. Consequently, the
user can get a fatal electric
shock from the accessible plug
of the device in a case of a
fault in the device.
Recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: Bigben
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: BB2062 Bar
Code: 3 499550 264296
DESCRIPTION: Power supply intended for use with
Nintendo DS games console (not original product).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive
and the relevant European
standard EN 60065.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: GE and Professional Series
Brand Dehumidifiers
UNITS: About 198,000
IMPORTER: GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky.,
and CEM Global LLC (Professional Series) of China
MANUFACTURER: GD Midea Air Conditioning
Equipment Ltd., of China
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves 30-pint and 40pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between
November 2006 and August 2007, and during April
2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a frontloading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series"
and digital controls are located on top of the
dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located
on the back of the dehumidifiers.
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
A component in the
dehumidifier's compressor can
short circuit, posing a fire
hazard to consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Midea and GE have received a
total of 14 reports of incidents
involving smoke and fumes
emitting from the unit and
eight reports of fires. In six of
the reported fire incidents,
property damage extended
beyond the unit. No injuries
have been reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Programmable thermostats
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 180,000 in the United States and
8,300 in Canada
The programmable
thermostats constantly charge
the backup AA batteries used
to power the thermostat’s
clock. This can cause the
batteries to leak, resulting in a
fire hazard.
MANUFACTURER: White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all WhiteRodgers programmable thermostats with model
numbers 1F88-XXX and 1F85RF-275 and date codes
beginning with 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 and 1001 through
1039. The model number is printed on the
thermostat’s front pull-down panel door. The date
code is located inside the removable front cover.
White-Rodgers and/or the utility company’s name
and logo are printed on the front of the thermostat.
These thermostats were able to be controlled by
power companies in homes that took part in energy
demand reduction programs.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The firm is aware of three
incidents involving minor
property damage. No injuries
have been reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Extech Instruments—EX600 clamp meters, EX570,
EX540, EX542 multi meters
HAZARDS
CONSUMERS
ACTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Models: EX612, EX613, EX622, EX623, EX570,
EX540, EX542
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
serial number 08xxxxxx-10xxxxxx
SUPPLIER
Extech Instruments
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://www.extech.com/instruments/recall2010.asp
User may be exposed to a
potential electrocution hazard.
DEFECTS
In an extremely weakened
battery condition, the product
may indicate zero volts or a low
voltage reading when testing a
live circuit.
1.Stop using your
clamp meter or
multimeter even if
you have not
experienced any
issues.
2.Check the model
number on the
front of your
product and the
serial number on
the rear and then
consult the chart
above to confirm
your instrument is
affected.
3.Go to http://
www.extech.com/
instruments/
recall2010.asp for
immediate
processing of your
recall request, 24
hours a day, 7
days a week or
email us at
recall@extech.com
. Be sure to
include contact
information, postal
and email
addresses, and
model and serial
numbers. We will
reply to your email
within one
business day.
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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Outdoor hanging lantern
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 150
The glass lantern can separate
from the top support ring and
fall, injuring people who are
nearby.
IMPORTER: Quoizel Inc. of Goose Creek, S.C.
DESCRIPTION: The recall involves outdoor hanging
lanterns labeled as "Northridge" in the Quiozel 2009
Catalog with the model number #AGNT1912K. The
lantern is made of black aluminum; yellow, orange
and white glass; and red, orange and beige agate
stones. It is 19.5" tall and 12" diameter. The model
number is located on the side of the lantern's box,
on a tag attached to the lantern, on the instruction
sheet and on the lantern's ceiling mount.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Travel adaptor and charger MegaPlug
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because it is
possible to insert only one pin
of a plug into the adaptor
socket. In this case, the user
may be electrocuted if he or
she touches the other pin of
the plug.
Recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: Akita
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar Code: 4 897020
450894
DESCRIPTION: Universal travel adaptor with USB
charger.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the relevant standard IEC
60884.
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Electrical appliances
ELECTRIC SHOCK
PRODUCT: Travel adaptor “Travel Adapter”
The product poses a risk of
electric shock because the
user can touch the live part of
the adapter pin when the plug
part of the adaptor is partly
inserted into a socket outlet. In
addition, it is possible to insert
only one pin of a plug into the
adaptor socket. In this case,
the user may be electrocuted if
he or she touches the other pin
of the plug.
BRAND: Tele Long
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: TR-2 Bar Code:
2 032002 156728
DESCRIPTION: Universal travel adaptor set
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Recall from
consumers
ordered by the
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the relevant standard IEC
60884.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Bow and arrows "Super Shoot Game"
The product poses a risk of
choking because the suction
cups can be easily detached
and they fit into the small parts
cylinder.
Withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 991 Barcode:
8429283991003
DESCRIPTION: This is a bow with three arrows (a
light green one, a dark green one and a red one)
capped with suction cups. The product is sold in a
blister pack, the front of which includes the
description: "BOW & ARROWS".
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SPAIN
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Set of plastic dolls with accessories
The product poses a chemical
risk because the head of the
big doll and that of the small
doll contain more than 0.2% by
weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP).
BRAND: VOGUE
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: 22-8801
DESCRIPTION: A set including two dolls, one of
which is bigger than the other, and various
accessories: pushchair, bag, boots, hairbrush, teddy
bear, etc. The packaging is pink with the wording
'Vogue Series'.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
According to REACH
Regulation, phthalates DEHP,
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
be placed in the mouth by
children.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Toys
INJURIES
PRODUCT: Toy gun “City Police Force CQB (Close
Quarter Battle) Tactical Play Set”
The product poses a risk of
injuries because the kinetic
energy of the plastics bullets
when they are fired is too high.
Voluntary recall
from the
consumers.
BRAND: Not known
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number: TP500737 Bar code: 6412165007376
DESCRIPTION: Toy gun, with yellow circular plastic
bullets. Package includes gun, bullets and targets.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
STRANGULATION
PRODUCT: Construction set “Speeltoestel Kings
Tower”
The product poses a risk of
strangulation because on the
left side of the ladder there is
an opening and the toggle of
the slide got stuck.
BRAND: Kingwood
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Speeltoestel Kings
Tower extra WL 2009
DESCRIPTION: Construction set to build an activity
toy with swing and slide
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belgium
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Voluntary stop on
sales by the
distributor.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Plush panda “Keychain Panda Tjin Ling
10 cm”
The product poses a risk of
choking because the karabiner
can be easily detached and
swallowed.
Voluntary stop on
sales.
BRAND: Panda Droom
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Keychain Panda Tjin
Ling Small 15 cm; HS Code 22.999.024; Eft.art.nr
14758; EAN 8 712269 400805
DESCRIPTION: Plush Panda (black/white) with a
small karabiner; no packaging.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/
NETHERLANDS
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Soft dogs
The product poses a risk of
choking because the nose and
the eyes can be easily
detached and swallowed.
BRAND: Ostoy Trading
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: article nr. 2129611
Barcode 8712296059700
DESCRIPTION: Soft toy dog, in four different
colours (black, white, brown and beige).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Sales ban and
import rejected by
customs
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/SLOVAKIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Toy car “Racing Exceed”
The product poses a chemical
risk because the yellow colour
contains 2540 mg/kg lead.
Withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: Motordom
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Product number:
NGZ2461293, EAN code: 5900308170281
DESCRIPTION: Plastic racing car with flywheel of
yellow colour with stickers of various titles and a red
driver in the cockpit. Transparent plastic packaging
with red-black cardboard.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Musical toy “Musical Sound Dulcet”
The product poses a risk of
choking because the
transparent plastic window is
not tight and the expanded
polystyrene balls can easily be
removed and swallowed by
children.
BRAND: Funny Piano
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: no. 7697-1
DESCRIPTION: Battery-operated, musical toy, white
colour, made of plastic. On the toy there is a
transparent window behind which there are small
white expanded polystyrene beads that are moved
by a rotating wheel. The toy is packed in a cardboard
box with a transparent film.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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Withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and the
relevant European standard EN
71.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/LITHUANIA
CATEGORY: Toys
CHOKING
PRODUCT: Toy – puzzle “Dance car”
The product poses a risk of
choking because it contains
small parts that can be easily
detached and swallowed.
Voluntary
withdrawal from
the market and
recall from
consumer in
cooperation with
the national
authority.
BRAND: Unknown
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Number of model:
20238-6; bar code: not available
DESCRIPTION: Toy puzzle packed in a cardboard
box.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
EU/SLOVENIA
CATEGORY: Toys
PRODUCT: Blackboard “Tabla Piši Briši”
BRAND: Concord Toys
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 66-105000, EAN
3850223661055
DESCRIPTION: Blackboard with green frame and
magnetic parts.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
INJURIES AND
SUFFOCATION
The product poses a risk of
injuries because the magnets
have a magnetic flux index
greater than 50 kG² mm² and
could cause an intestinal
blockage if two or more were
swallowed by a child.
Voluntary recall
from consumers
by the distributor
with the
assistance of the
Authority.
The product also poses a risk
of suffocation because the
thickness of plastic bag with
opening perimeter 670mm is
0,022mm.
In addition, some heads of the
screws have sharp edges.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standard EN 71.
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Baby rattles
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 1,500 units
The baby rattle’s beads can
come off when the rattle is
twisted or pulled forcefully,
posing a choking hazard to
young children.
IMPORTER: Kid O Products, LLC of Perth Amboy,
N.J.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Prisma and
Duo style wooden baby rattles with multi-colored
beads. The Prisma rattle is shaped as a bell with a
loop handle and has style number 10331. The rattle
measures about 3 ¾- inches long. “Prisma” and the
style number can be found on the packaging. The
Duo rattle is two interlocked rings with red and blue
bead accents. “Duo” and style number 10333 is
printed on the packaging.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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HARDLINES: TOY
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Toddler Talk Toy Mobile
Phones
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 2,900 in the United States and 700 in
Canada
IMPORTER: Discovery Toys LLC, of Livermore,
Calif.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves a red and blue
plastic battery-operated toy mobile phone with a
small, clear antenna, buttons numbered "1, 2, 3, 4
and Play," a screen with a boy's face and the words
"hello! hola! bonjour!" Only model number 1231 is
involved in this recall. The model number is printed
on the toy's packaging. "Discovery Toys" is stamped
into the red plastic on the back of the toy.
The clear plastic antenna can
break off, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Discovery Toys has received
reports of three incidents in
which the toy telephone's
antenna broke off. A child was
found mouthing the toy
phone's antenna but it was
removed by his mother.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
AUSTRALIA
Bright Spark Enterprises Pty Ltd—Tolo Maraca Rattle
HAZARDS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rattles and teethers that are of
a shape and size that can enter
a child's throat may present a
choking hazard.
The rattle is made of red and yellow plastic, is filled
with small multi-coloured beads and has "teething
dots" on the handle. The packaging is marked "12
months and older".
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
TL89655
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Speciality Gift & Toy Retailers
DEFECTS
The product is being recalled
due to failing to comply with
the mandatory requirements
for rattles and teethers.
CONSUMERS
ACTION
Return to the
place of purchase
for a FULL
REFUND or
contact Bright
Spark Enterprises
Pty Ltd directly to
receive a
replacement item
of equal value.
SUPPLIER
Bright Spark Enterprises Pty Ltd
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HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Cool-it Soother by Vulli
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 7,000
If the teething ring is
punctured, bacteria and mold
can grow inside the teether’s
untreated liquid. This poses an
ingestion hazard to infants and
can lead to diarrhea and
vomiting.
IMPORTER: Calisson Inc., of Dana Point, Calif.
DESCRIPTION: The Cool-it Soother teething ring is
clear and is attached to a green plastic handle in the
shape of the character “Gnon.”
MANUFACTURED IN: France
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
EU/SLOVENIA
CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's
equipment
CHOKING AND
STRANGULATION
PRODUCT: Soother holder “My Baby Baby-Clip”
The product poses a risk of
choking because the wooden
elements and the garment
fastener present on the
soother holder can be easily
detached and swallowed.
BRAND: Bino
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 86500; EAN
4019359865006
DESCRIPTION: Wooden soother holder with a
number of coloured beads and a heart shape. The
soother holder is also considered to have a play value
so has a double function, as a soother holder and as
a toy.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Czech Republic
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Voluntary recall
from consumers
by the distributor
with the
assistance of the
Authority.
The product also poses a risk
of strangulation because the
soother holder and the
exposed cord are too long.
The product does not comply
with the Toys Directive and
with the relevant European
standards EN12586 and EN 71.
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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Avalung backpacks
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 3,500 units
The air intake tubing can crack
under cold temperatures,
causing the unit not to function
as intended, posing a
suffocation hazard.
IMPORTER/MANUFACTURER: Black Diamond
Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the following
Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart
below). These backpacks have an air intake system
that the company states extracts air from the snow,
allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while
buried under the snow. The model name and color
are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO
number is printed on a white label inside the
backpack.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The company has received one
report of an air intake tubing
cracking. No injuries have been
reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
AUSTRALIA
Cheap as Chips—640mL, 1.2 Litre & 3 Litre Drink
Bottles
HAZARDS
CONSUMERS
ACTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Drink bottle, 640mL, 2 astd colours with flip lid
Drink bottle with handle, 1.2L, 3 astd bright colours,
15.5 x 29cm
Drink bottle with handle, 3L, 3 astd bright colours,
15.5 x 29cm
The pop top may accidentally
detach and cause a choking
hazard.
DEFECTS
Return the product
to any Cheap as
Chips store for a
full refund.
The pop top detaches easily
and is a small part.
IDENTIFYING FEATURES
640mL - KA4596
1.2L - KA3712
3L - KA3994
TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT
Cheap as Chips
SUPPLIER
Palcove Pty Ltd trading as Cheap as Chips
SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE
http://cheapaschips.com.au
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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE
NOTIFYING
COUNTRY
PRODUCT
DANGER
MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
PRODUCT: knife and fork
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
migration of chromium (fork:
5.4; 6.3 mg/dm²) from knife
and fork sets from China
product (to be)
detained
No picture available.
EU/FINLAND
PRODUCT: coffee maker and mug sets
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
migration of lead (between 1.4
and 30 mg/dm²) and of nickel
(between 2.9 and 4.6 mg/dm²)
from coffee maker and mug
sets from China
No picture available.
EU/SLOVENIA
EU/ITALY
PRODUCT: lid of jars
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
No picture available.
high content of DINP - diisononyl phthalate (1.4 %) in lid
of jars containing roasted red
peppers from Turkey
PRODUCT: stainless steel knives
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
migration of chromium (0.19
mg/kg - ppm) from stainless
steel knives from China
No picture available.
EU/CYPRUS
EU/CYPRUS
PRODUCT: kitchen utensils
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
No picture available.
migration of primary aromatic
amines (0.19 mg/kg - ppm)
from kitchen utensils from
China, via Canada
PRODUCT: plastic turners
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: China
migration of primary aromatic
amines (0.16 mg/kg - ppm)
from plastic turners from
China, via the United Arab
Emirates
No picture available.
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
PRODUCT: rim of champagne glasses
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Portugal
migration of cadmium
(between 6 and 15.7 mg/item)
and of lead (between 0.63 - 1.9
mg/item) from rim of
champagne glasses from
Portugal
No picture available.
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
PRODUCT: lids of jars
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURED IN: Italy
migration of epoxidised
soybean oil (ESBO) (186 mg/kg
- ppm) from twist-off lids of jars
with pesto from Italy
No picture available.
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product (to be)
detained
withdrawal from
the market
N/A
product (to be)
destroyed
product (to be)
destroyed
public warning press release
public warning press release
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Sump Pumps and Effluent
Pumps
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 21,000
IMPORTER: ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca
Falls, N.Y.
DESCRIPTION: The recall involves Goulds, Red
Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential
applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The
pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand
names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These
pumps were installed in new construction or as
replacement pumps between December 2009 and
July 2010.
Sump pumps installed without
ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protection can pose an
electric shock or electrocution
hazard if touched by the
consumer. f you suspect that
you have one of the recalled
pumps and it is plugged in, do
not touch it, the water around
it or the surrounding floor area.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: The pump is manufactured in
the United States and the accompanying cord was
manufactured in China.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Oven Rack Guard
HAZARD
UNITS: About 430
IMPORTER: Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of
Union, N.J.
The product cannot withstand
the high temperatures stated
on the packaging and can
overheat posing a fire hazard.
MANUFACTURER: Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy,
Bao An, China
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
DESCRIPTION: The recalled Oven Rack Guard is
intended to be placed on an oven rack to prevent
burns on the arms or wrist when placing items in or
removing them from an oven. The Oven Rack Guard
is off white in color, 18 inches long and contains five
metal snaps that secure the Oven Rack Guard to the
oven rack. The SKU number is 66262 and the UPC
number is 15697769. Both numbers are located on
the package.
The firm has received nine
reports of the product causing
smoke or catching fire. Of
those nine reports, three
consumers reported property
damage and five reported
injuries, such as headache,
sore throat, nausea and eye
irritation from smoke.
Voluntary recall
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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HARDLINES: PERSONAL & HOME CARE ITEMS
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MEASURES
ADOPTED
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Lip Gloss Mini – tone 54/pink
The product poses a chemical
risk because it contains 9.92
mg/kg of cadmium.
Sales ban and
withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
BRAND: BAOLISHI
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: On the attached label
is written: LL549; lipstick, Ex.: 2-2012; do not use for
children under 3 years; made in China; On the
transparent package is written: “BAOLISHI; LIP
GLOSS; Liquid Diamonds; Mini; 54“.
DESCRIPTION: Lip gloss with a gold cap; foam
applicator
EU/CZECH
REPUBLIC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetics Directive
76/768/EEC.
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Lip Gloss
The product poses a chemical
risk because it contains 3600
mg/kg of barium salts. This
value is not allowed in products
that come into contact with
mucous membranes.
BRAND: Sophia
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Pink lip gloss in transparent plastic
tube with silver plastic handle and silver tube cap.
The tube cap acts as an applicator after opening.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
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Substances classified as
carcinogenic, mutagenic or
toxic for reproduction (CMR) of
category 1 and 2 such as
cadmium and its compounds
are prohibited for use in
cosmetic products.
Sales ban and
withdrawal from
the market
ordered by the
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the Cosmetics Directive
76/768/EEC.
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ADOPTED
EU/FINLAND
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
MICROBIOLOGICAL
PRODUCT: Eye Cream
The product poses a
microbiological risk because
the cream contains 2.9x105
cfu/g of aerobic microbes, e.g.
Enterobacter gergoviae. These
microbes may cause infection
on irritated skin.
Import rejected by
customs
authorities.
BRAND: Premier by Dead Sea Premier
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item no A12E in
invoice
DESCRIPTION: 35 ml eye cream in a glass jar with
golden lid. Packed in a cardboard box with
information “all skin types”, “hypo allergenic” and
“SPF 17”.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Israel
EU/GERMANY
CATEGORY: Cosmetics
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Henna hair dye “Afrin´s Supreme Red
Henna”
The product poses a chemical
risk because it contains 1.9%
of the oxidation hair dye 2-Nitro
-p-phenylendiamine which is
prohibited in the production
and processing of hair dyes by
the Cosmetics Directive
76/768/EEC.
BRAND: Afrin's
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EXP DT.: Sep 2012,
GER-10, MFG.DT.: Oct. 2009
DESCRIPTION: Henna hair dye. Blue/green printed
cardboard box showing a picture of a woman and
containing paper sachets, each of which contains one
sealed aluminium foil sachet enclosing a further
aluminium foil sachet and powder.
Voluntary
withdrawal from
the market.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Salsa Handlebar Stems
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 6,500 units
The handlebar stems can crack
or break, posing a fall hazard to
the rider.
IMPORTER: Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality
Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all CroMoto
S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and
all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as
individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. The
handlebar stems are black and have the word "Salsa"
painted on the extension. The recalled handlebar
stems have a hash mark on the inside of the stem
bar clamp area.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
Salsa Cycles has received one
report of a handlebar stem
breaking that resulted in minor
injuries.
MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Marker and Kästle Twin Cam
12.0 ski bindings
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 5,400
IMPORTERS: Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H.
and Kästle GmbH, of Austria
DESCRIPTION: This recall includes the following
2010-2011 model year Marker and Kästle Twin Cam
ski bindings with maximum release/retention
settings of 12.0.
Steel springs in the heel pieces
of the bindings could break,
posing a fall hazard to
consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: Czech Republic
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow
Thrower
HAZARD
Volluntary recall
UNITS: About 1,040
MANUFACTURER: Ariens Company, of Brillion,
Wisc.
DESCRIPTION: The snow thrower is painted orange
and black. The model number is 921020 and serial
numbers range from 000101 to 001229 and are
located on a label at the rear of the unit next to the
right tire. The Ariens logo is placed on the front of
the control panel.
Users trying to clear the
collector or discharge chute
while the machine is operating
could be at risk of a finger or
hand injury hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
No reports of injuries have
been received.
MANUFACTURED IN: United States
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ADOPTED
EU/ROMANIA
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
STRANGULATION AND
CHOKING
Sales ban ordered
by the authorities.
PRODUCT: Children's Pullover
BRAND: Alinge Fashion
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar code 20067816
Bach code 57
DESCRIPTION: Sweater dress with bolero in two
colours, with a knitted lace collar. The bolero has a
cord that is knotted at the ends and is decorated with
wooden pyrography balls with a large middle hole so
the balls can be easily removed.
EU/POLAND
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown
The product does not comply
with the relevant European
standard EN 14682.
CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT: Blouse
The product poses a chemical
risk because of the release of
nickel, which is a skin
sensitizer. Rate of nickel
release from the metallic parts
(buttons) is 0,99 to 2,04 µg/
cm²/week.
BRAND: Fairfaery
TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: not available
DESCRIPTION: Blouse made of cotton (35%) and
polyester (65%) with a multicoloured (white, red,
grey and black) pattern. Long-neck of blouse is
decorated with metal buttons.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
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The product poses a risk of
strangulation due to the length
of the cord, and because this
cord is not fixed in any place. In
addition, the wooden balls that
can be easily removed from
the cord could be swallowed
causing a risk of choking.
Corrective action
by the imported
ordered by the
authorities.
The product does not comply
with the REACH Regulation.
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's hooded cardigans
with drawstrings
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 16
MANUFACTURER: Jean Bourget Inc., of New York,
N.Y.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves hooded
cardigans sold under the "Lili Gaufrette" brand name,
model number G617093 and named the LEPARIGO
cardigan. The cardigans were sold in pink, brown and
black, and in children's sizes 4-14. "LiLi Gaufrette
MADE IN FRANCE" is printed on the tag sewn inside
the garment, and "LiLi" is printed on the tag sewn
onto the left front pocket.
MANUFACTURED IN: France
The cardigans have a
drawstring through the hood,
which can pose a strangulation
hazard to young children. In
February 1996, CPSC issued
(pdf) (which were incorporated
into an industry voluntary
standard in 1997) to help
prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled
at the neck and waist by
drawstrings in upper garments,
such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Hoodie Footie™ Infant and
Toddler Footed Pajamas
Units: About 800
IMPORTER: The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc., dba
Pajamagram, of Shelburne, Vt.
DESCRIPTION: The Hoodie-Footie™ infant and
toddler footed pajamas have a front zipper and a
detachable hood. The style "Winter Whimsy" is red
fleece with multi-colored penguins, snowmen and
snowflake designs. They were sold in infant sizes 0
to 18 months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. "Hoodie
Footie," the size and the code GPU#SUNHFH1 or
GPU#SUNHFH2 are printed on a label at the neck of
the pajamas.
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
The metal snaps that attach
the hood to pajamas can come
off, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
MANUFACTURED IN: China
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Men's Fleece Sherpa Shirts
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 20,800 units
The shirts fail to meet the
federal flammability standard
for wearing apparel and pose a
risk of burn injury.
IMPORTER: Foria International Inc., of City of
Industry, Calif.
DESCRIPTION: The recalled men's pullover Sherpa
shirts have a four-snap placket and long sleeves with
rib-knit cuffs. The shirts are made from 80 percent
cotton and 20 percent polyester blend brushed
Sherpa fleece in olive and burgundy. A "Norm
Thompson" woven label is located at the center back
neckline of the garments.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
The firm received two reports
from consumers stating that
the shirts quickly caught on
fire. No injuries were reported.
MANUFACTURED IN: India
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Youth hooded wind/rain
jackets
UNITS: About 6,200
MANUFACTURER: Prairie Mountain Inc., of
Lockwood, Missouri
DESCRIPTION: The recalled Youth Rip Stop hooded
wind rain jackets are lightweight jackets sold in sizes
2/4, 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 in red, Royal (blue), and
Leaf (green).
MANUFACTURED IN: China
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
The jackets have a drawstring
through the hood which poses
a strangulation hazard to
children. In February 1996,
CPSC issued (pdf) to help
prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by
drawstrings in upper garments,
such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
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ADOPTED
USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's hooded
sweatshirts and jackets
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 18,000
DISTRIBUTOR: Mejoong Corp. dba Hot Kids
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children's
sweatshirts and jackets sold in sizes 2 through 12.
The items are made of various materials and were
sold in 13 colors and various prints. The brand names
MJC, Hot Kids or MJ Collection are printed on the
sewn-in label at the neck.
MANUFACTURED IN: China and Vietnam
The children's hooded
sweatshirts have a drawstring
through the hood and/or waist
that can pose a strangulation or
entrapment hazard to children.
In February 1996, CPSC issued
(pdf), which were incorporated
into an industry voluntary
standard in 1997, to help
prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled
on neck and waist drawstrings
in upper garments, such as
jackets or sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
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USA
NAME OF PRODUCT: Children’s Hooded
Sweatshirts
HAZARD
Voluntary recall
UNITS: About 900
IMPORTER: Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.
DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children’s
hooded, zippered sweatshirts with drawstrings
through the hood. The cotton sweatshirts are olive
green with an eagle on the front and the words
“Hero by Choice” and “Alpha.” They were sold in
sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10/12. “Alpha
Industries” and “RN#35569” are printed on a label
sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts.
MANUFACTURED IN: China
The hooded sweatshirts have
drawstrings through the hoods
which can pose a strangulation
or entrapment hazard to
children. In February 1996,
CPSC issued (pdf), which
were incorporated into an
industry voluntary standard in
1997, to help prevent children
from strangling or getting
entangled on the neck and
waist drawstrings in upper
garments, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported
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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
Product.Recalls@sgs.com
www.sgs.com/regulatorycompliance
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