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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 1 – 15 JANUARY 2015

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

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 5

HARDGOODS Pages 6 to 11

TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS Pages 12 to 14

COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD Pages 15

SOFTLINES Pages 16 to 17

Audio Video and Household Appliances (2)

IT & Telecommunication (1)

Luminaires (1)

Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (1)

DIY, Tools and Hardware (0)

Home Furnishing & Houseware (7)

Sport & Leisure Goods (2)

Miscellaneous (3)

Textile and Clothing (1)

Shoes (0)

Bags and Accessories (0)

Jewelleries (2)

Toys (4)

Juvenile Products (1)

Cosmetics and Personal Care (0)

Household Care (2)

http://globalrecalls.oecd.org/

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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY

PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED

EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Travel adapter

BRAND: Drop Zone Energy

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DZ-12-150 / year of manufacture: 2011

Batch number/Barcode: Batch No DZ 07-11-150 / 3760161131025

DESCRIPTION: 12v/220v adapter, blue in colour with cigarette lighter plug on one side and mains plug on the other.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan

No pictures are available

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The creepage distances and clearances are insufficient.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market,

Recall of the product from end users.

AUSTRALIA

Forever New Clothing Pty Ltd—Hollie Heart Power Bank iPhone Charger

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Portable power bank iPhone charger using a multi USB adaptor

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

Hollie Heart Power Bank TE0635 Dusk Blue

Hollie Heart Power Bank TE0635 Hot Pink

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Forever New Clothing Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER

Forever New Clothing Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.forevernew.com.au/

DEFECTS

Power bank battery may contain manufacturing defects and may overheat.

HAZARDS

The batteries may overheat and, in the worst case scenario, could pose a fire hazard.

Immediately stop using the product. Do not charge or connect the power bank to any electricity supply. Please return the Hollie Heart Power Bank to any Forever New store for a full refund.

http://www.forevernew.com.au/

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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/UNITED KINGDOM


PRODUCT: Laptop computer

BRAND: Lenovo, Ideapad

NAME: Ideapad: B460, B470, B560, B570, G460, G470, G475, G480, G560, G570, G575, G580, G770, S100, S10-3, S10-3c, S10-3N, S10- 3t, S110, S400, U160, U165, U260, U455, U460, V360, V370, V460, V560, V570, Y460, Y470, Y560, Y570, Z360, Z460, Z465, Z470, Z475, Z560, Z565, Z570, Z575, Z580. Lenovo: B460, B470, B470e, B475, B560, B570, B570e, B575, G455, G460, G465, G475, G480, V470c, G560, G565, G570, G575, V570, G580, G770, V370, V470, V560.

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Power cord: LS-15

Batch number/Barcode: Power cord barcode: 145000600. The power cords were manufactured between February 2011 and December 2011.

DESCRIPTION: Laptop computer supplied with "LS-15" power cord. The power cord has "LS-15" moulded onto it and has a date code sticker.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

FIRE

Under certain environmental conditions, an electrical failure or a short circuit can occur in the power cord causing the power cord to overheat. The overheating may, in rare instances, lead to a fire.


Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users.

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E&E: LUMINAIRES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/SWEDEN

CATEGORY: Lighting equipment

PRODUCT: Wall/ ceiling lamp

BRAND: OLIGO Lichttechnik

NAME: Mademoiselle Filou

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 50-1490003

Batch number/Barcode: Unknown

DESCRIPTION: Wall or ceiling-mounted lamp, in the shape of a fly with wings and a tea-strainer which is attached as a decorative element.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE

The wings can catch fire if they touch the light source and the cable is not properly attached.




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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/FRANCE


PRODUCT: Travel adapter

BRAND: Drop Zone Energy

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DZ-12-150 / year of manufacture: 2011

Batch number/Barcode: Batch No DZ 07-11-150 / 3760161131025

DESCRIPTION: 12v/220v adapter, blue in colour with cigarette lighter plug on one side and mains plug on the other.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Taiwan

No pictures are available.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The creepage distances and clearances are insufficient.




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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

PRODUCT: Melamine tableware

MANUFACTURED IN: China

No picture available.

CHEMICAL

Migration of formaldehyde (20.7; 24.1 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine tableware from China.

Import not authorized.

EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Steel grating

MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey


CHEMICAL

migration of nickel (0.43 mg/kg - ppm) from steel grating from Turkey.

Placed under customs seals.

EU/ITALY PRODUCT: Cake pan

MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey


CHEMICAL

Corrosion of cake pan from China.

Official detention.

USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Abby Dining Chair

UNITS: About 250

DESCRIPTION

The Abby Dining Chair has dark brown wooden legs with seat and back upholstery in either gray or green fabric with black or white edge piping. The chair is approximately 20 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 36 inches tall. The SKU number 428136-CS-C or 428136-GS-C is printed on the product packaging. There are no identifying labels on the product itself.

IMPORTER

New Pacific Direct, Inc., of Newark, Calif.


HAZARD:

Chair legs can break unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

The company has received four reports of a chair leg breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact NPD Furniture for a full refund.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

VYSSA crib mattress

UNITS: About 169,000

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves IKEA VYSSA style crib mattresses with the following five model names: VACKERT, VINKA, SPELEVINK, SLÖA and SLUMMER. The involved mattresses were manufactured on May 4, 2014 or earlier. An identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YYYY format and the VYSSA model name. A gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than two finger width is an indication of the defective mattress.

IMPORTER

IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

MANUFACTURED IN: Mexico

HAZARD:

The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

The firm has received two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and an end of the crib. The children were removed from the gap without injury.

Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund.

AUSTRALIA

West Coast Spas—Mspa Castello B141

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Inflatable 6 person bubble spas


B141


West Coast Spas

SUPPLIER

West Coast Spas

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.westcoastspas.com.au/


DEFECTS

A fault in the heating element assembly may cause the water/wet parts to become electrically live.

HAZARDS

In the event that the heating element fails and wet parts of the product become live, occupants or anyone in contact with electrically conductive parts could receive an electric shock.

Consumers should cease using the product and contact the retailer for a replacement heater.

http://www.westcoastspas.com.au/

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

DD brand candles

UNITS: About 168,000 (About 256,000 candles sold in jars and tins were recalled in November 2014 and about 126,000 candles sold in tins were recalled in April 2014)

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves four types of DD branded single-wick candles: Mason jars in 5- and 12- ounce sizes, decorative jars in 10- and 20-ounce sizes, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce jars with a holiday theme. The candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.

The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high. The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high. The jars have gray metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tang attached to the mouth of the jars.

The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have gray metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar.

The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a silver metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin.

The 13-ounce holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have silver metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver.

IMPORTER

None reported.

MANUFACTURED IN: United States

HAZARD:

The candle's high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

CoScentrix has received one additional report of a candle’s surface igniting and no additional reports of injury or property damage. In the two previous recalls CoScentrix received a total of 31 reports of the candle's surface igniting, one report of injury and 10 reports of property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.

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HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers

UNITS: About 52,000

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves the SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers, which is a leash-type device that provides resistance during exercise. The resistance trainer consists of a belt, an 8-foot flexible cord attachment leash, a safety handle and a storage bag. “SKLZ” followed by an arrow is printed on the belt. Users wear the belt, which is connected to the flexible cord. The safety handle, connected to the flexible cord, is held by a coach or partner to provide resistance while the user runs, jumps or shuffles. In lieu of a coach or partners, the safety handle can be connected to a sturdy stationary object like a fence or post. Belts with the arrow before the “SKLZ” are not included in this recall.

IMPORTER

Pro Performance Sports LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.


HAZARD:

A weld on a ring on the resistance trainer’s belt can break during use and cause the resistance trainer’s flexible cord to quickly and unexpectedly retract and hit an exercise partner who is holding the other end.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

The firm has received three reports of the weld on the resistance trainer breaking and resulting in serious injuries, including blunt trauma to a lower leg, a puncture wound and a laceration.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled resistance trainers and contact SKLZ to return them for a free replacement resistance trainer, including free shipping.

AUSTRALIA

Woolworths Limited—Dive Sticks

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Dive sticks


Part #:792879; Bar code: 4894063039895


Woolworths & Safeway stores nationally from 21 December 2014 to 5 January 2015.

SUPPLIER

Woolworths Limited

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.woolworths.com.au


DEFECTS

The plastic end caps may not be securely fixed to the dive stick, allowing exposure of the metal weight.

HAZARDS

The plastic cap ends may come free and reveal the small metal weight inside, which may pose a choking hazard.

Customers should immediately cease using the dive sticks and return them to any Woolworths or Safeway store for a full refund.

http://www.woolworths.com.au

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HARDGOODS: MISCELLANEOUS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Chemical products

PRODUCT: Vehicle refinishing product

Brand: Kapci

NAME: Grey Filler

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2K HS Filler 633

Batch number/Barcode: P.D. 10/11.B.N.1290911019

DESCRIPTION: Product comes packaged in Cans. Product is the filling component in automotive car refinishing spray.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Egypt

ENVIRONMENT

The product contains a higher level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) than the 420g/l limit. The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC) above the permitted levels causes pollution as it contributes to the local and transboundary formation of photochemical oxidants in the boundary layer of the atmosphere. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Paints Directive.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Chemical products

PRODUCT: Vehicle refinishing product

BRAND: Kapci

NAME: Wash Primer 805 Yellow 1Kg Gross

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Wash Primer 805 Yellow 1Kg Gross

Batch number/Barcode: P.D04/12; Exp04/14.B.N. 1050412003

DESCRIPTION: Car refinishing product primer yellow colour 805 number

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Egypt

ENVIRONMENT

The product contains a higher level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) than the 420g/l limit. The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC) above the permitted levels causes pollution as it contributes to the local and transboundary formation of photochemical oxidants in the boundary layer of the atmosphere. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Paints Directive.


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HARDGOODS: MISCELLANEOUS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA

Laminex Group Pty Ltd—Trade Essentials Craftwood Fireguard™ (referred to as Fireguard)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Fireguard is used in carpentry and interior fit-out in the same way as standard MDF. Fireguard is a specialty medium density fibreboard available in two colours (Standard Red (12, 16 and 18mm thickness) and Black (16 and 18mm thickness)) and a standard 2400mm X 1200mm sheet size. Fireguard is also manufactured to achieve a Group 1 fire retardant rating in accordance with AS/NZS 3837.


The product does not have a unique identifying feature; however, Laminex is aware that only one shipment is affected and is able to contact all affected customers.


Commercial builders, door and cabinet makers in the nominated States.

SUPPLIER

Spanolux S.A.

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/


DEFECTS

The product was designed to achieve the “Group 1” rating in accordance with AS/NZS 3837. Laminex has identified one shipment of product that failed to meet the products specifications. The affected product does not offer the expected fire resistance associated with product that achieves a “Group 1” rating.

HAZARDS

In the case of a fire the affected product may not offer the expected level of fire resistance, posing a potential fire hazard and a risk of further property damage.

Laminex is in the process of contacting all end-users either directly or, where customers prefer to do so, through the identified customers. Where end-users have Fireguard installed in circumstances where fire resistance is relevant, then they will be afforded the option of having that material replaced by Laminex with a suitable fire resistant alternative (pending availability).

http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/

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TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/LUXEMBOURG

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Loom bands with charms

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: DIY Loom bands

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown


DESCRIPTION: Hard transparent plastic box ( 21 cm x 16,5cm x 4 cm) containing colour loom rubber bands, charms and s-clips (stored in 14 subdivisions).


CHEMICAL

The charms contain 45% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.

According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.


EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic doll

BRAND: Jin Jian

NAME: Clever Baby's

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Product ref. no: 3326

Batch number/Barcode: 1114004914

DESCRIPTION: Battery powered plastic doll, in blue trousers, shirt, cap and bib. The packaging is a cardboard box with transparent window.


CHEMICAL

The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.


Compulsory measures: Recall of the product from end users.

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TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic doll

BRAND: Xin Ming Yue

NAME: Baby Lovely

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XMY8038


DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with arms made of stuffed fabric, movable eyes. The doll is battery operated and supplied in cardboard box with transparent window.


CHEMICAL

The head of the doll contains di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) (measure value: 10.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.


Compulsory measures: Recall of the product from end users.

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft teddy bear

BRAND: Dunelm

NAME: CJ Bear

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

Batch number/Barcode: Small 505021923809,

Large 5050210923823

DESCRIPTION: Traditional style stuffed toy bear with swing ticket fixed on ear. Only products supplied after October 2014 are affected.


CHOKING

The seams of the toy may come apart exposing the inner filling material, which may cause choking to small children if put in the mouth and ingested.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users.

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TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: JUVENILE PRODUCTS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/DENMARK

CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment

PRODUCT: Pushchair

BRAND: Mamas & Papas

NAME: Sola City pushchair

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Sola City pushchair SC A23501 158825300

Batch number/Barcode: Lot: 00813

DESCRIPTION: Pushchair with swivel front wheels. The seat can be used facing front or back. Colour: black.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

INJURIES

There is a risk of the child inside the pushchair getting its finger crushed in the opening where the hood moves inside the hinge when the parent pulls down the hood.

There are no Danish warnings or product information and therefore there is a risk of incorrect use of the pushchair.


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COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD: HOUSEDHOLD CARE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Chemical products

PRODUCT: Foam glue

BRAND: Pichler

NAME: Devil

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: #C5140


DESCRIPTION: White tube of glue in a white cardboard box with a red sticker.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

CHEMICAL

The glue contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 30% by weight).

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Compulsory measures: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.

EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Chemical products

PRODUCT: Vinyl spray

BRAND: Carlas

NAME: Colorful rubber spray film

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: C4 matt black, C6 red, C14 orange, C15 sky blue, C31 Yellow, C37 green, C82 violet, C313 pink, C130 pearl white, C188 gold, C190 lacquer, CB5 gold/red/violet, CB15 red/violet/blue, CB19 violet/blue/green, CB 25 blue/green/gold, CB 30 gold/green, CY 1001 fluorescent red, CY 1003 fluorescent green, CY 1005 fluorescent yellow

Batch number/Barcode: 4053029593172, 4053029593240, 4053029593196 and others

DESCRIPTION: Spray can with multicoloured label and clear plastic cap.


CHEMICAL

The product contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: up to 30% by weight).

The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) and with the REACH Regulation.


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SOFTLINES: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Children’s Pajama Sets

UNITS: About 7,000

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves Star Ride Kids girl's pajama sets. The recalled pajamas are made of polyester and sold in sizes 4 through 14. The pajama sets consist of polar fleece pants with a bow and elastic at the waist and a jersey two-piece long-sleeve shirt. Style reference number 5217 or 5250 is on a label in the side seam of each shirt. “Star Ride Taking It To The Next Level” is on a label in the waistband of each pair of pants. The logo “Star Ride” is printed on the inside back of the neck of each shirt. Some shirts have a hangtag on the wrist with the words “flame resistant sleepwear.”

IMPORTER

Star Ride Kids, of New York. N.Y.


HAZARD:

The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

None reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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SOFTLINES: JEWELLERIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/SWEDEN

CATEGORY: Jewellery

PRODUCT: Bracelet

BRAND: C

NAME: AcW Bracelet Evy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 71360740001


DESCRIPTION: Bracelet with different kind of chains and stones connected to two metal bars working as a lock. The chains are coloured metallic black. There are two chains with rhinestones, one with bigger stones and one with smaller stones. The bracelet has a white tag marked with a C.


CHEMICAL

The products contains excssive amounts of cadmium (measured value up to 15% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if in contact with the skin.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market,


EU/SWEDEN

CATEGORY: Jewellery

PRODUCT: Bracelet

BRAND: NLY Accessories

NAME: Multi Colored Bracelet

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 386280-0014-008 Colour: Black


DESCRIPTION: Bracelet with several straps in various shapes and beads of different colours.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

CHEMICAL

The metal back of the bead shaped like an eye contains up to 13 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

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GCSC has compiled the below sources:

Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on http://ec.europa.eu/rapex, © European Union, 2005 – 2014.

The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Notifications search page.

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/portal/

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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