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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 16– 30 SEPTEMBER 2010

PRODUCT RECALLS

CONTENTS

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

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 6

HARDLINES Pages 7 to 29

SOFTLINES Pages 30 to 49

Electrical appliances (2)

Lighting Equipments (3)

Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (1)

Toys (12)

Juvenile Items (4)

Premiums (0)

Children articles (1)- See ‘Home Furnishing & Houseware’

Children articles (33) - See ‘SOFTLINES’

Home Furnishing & Houseware (20)

Home Improvement & DIY (2)

Personal & Home Care Items (5)

Sport & Leisure Goods (1)

PPE (0)

Miscellaneous (0)

Wearing Apparels (35)

Home Textiles (1)

Footwear, Bags and Accessories (0)

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY

PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos

UNITS: About 2.2 million

IMPORTER: Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). “Siemens” or “Murray,” date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. Date codes between June 2010 through August 2010 are stamped on the inside of the metal box of the load centers and meter combos. The catalog number for the load centers and meter combos is printed on a label inside the metal box door and on the packaging.

MANUFACTURED IN: Mexico

HAZARD

The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard’s electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

Siemens has received one report of a circuit breaker spring clip that broke during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers

UNITS: About 160,000 (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002 for a fire hazard, and that recall was expanded in August 2006)

MANUFACTURER: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled cordless electric mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R. All date codes and types are included. The date code and type information are both located on a silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Black & Decker mowers have either an orange or green deck with a black motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes and types. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Craftsman-brand mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover.

MANUFACTURED IN: United States, Canada and Mexico

HAZARD

The lawnmower’s motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower’s safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

Black & Decker has received 34 reports of the motor operating after removal of the safety key, including two incidents that resulted in finger lacerations, one requiring stitches.

Voluntary recall

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02254.html

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06232.html

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Electroluminescent night lights

UNITS: About 315,000

MANUFACTURER: Molenaar LLC of Willmar, Minn.

DESCRIPTION: Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. The night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet. “71980 U.S.A.” is molded into the night light’s back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front.

MANUFACTURED IN: U.S.

HAZARD

The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

The firm is aware of 4 incidents of the night lights melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

AUSTRALIA Thorn Lighting Pty Ltd—Xanda High bay & Lowpak Low bay

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

High Bay / Low bay Luminaires

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

96037592, 96039271, 96040110, 96037590, 96039270, 96039925, 96038558, 96038942, 96016193

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Various electrical wholesalers throughout Australia

SUPPLIER

Thorn Lighting Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.thornlighting.com.au

HAZARDS

A loud bang, smoke and/or flames may emanate from the luminaire

DEFECTS

Certain capacitors within the luminaire 'from a nominated date range' under cartain operating conditions are failing in a non passive manner.

CONSUMERS ACTION

They should ring the toll free telephone number 1800 116672 to register any concerns.

http://www.thornlighting.com.au

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA Advanced Lighting Technologies Australia Inc—Z series High Bay Luminaires

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

High Bay Luminaires


High Bay Luminaires beginning with the following product code prefix, Z#, ZA, ZAL, ZAR, ZC or ZE The potentially affected capacitors can be identified by: • the brand name “Atco” • the country of origin designation as “Made in Germany” • the model “CP” type 250V 18uf, 20uf, 25uf and 30uf rated lighting capacitor • the Batch Numbers “26/04” to “30/05”, indicating the capacitor was manufactured between June 2004 to July 2005. • the luminaire production dates between "29/04" ( July 04 ) to "01/06" ( January 06 )

SUPPLIER

Advanced Lighting Technologies Australia Inc

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.adlt.com.au

HAZARDS

It is possible that affected capacitors could fail in a destructive manner, resulting in parts of the capacitor melting and / or smoke originating within the luminaire.

DEFECTS

Advanced Lighting Technologies Australia, Inc has become aware of several incidents involving High Bay luminaires where certain capacitors installed in our High Bay luminaires have failed in a destructive manner. The probability of such incidents is quite low, however, Advanced Lighting Technologies has elected to proactively address the issue with customers.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Corrective Action: For affected products, Advanced Lighting will provide a lamp refurbishment pack. This provides the opportunity to replace the ageing lamp, and as the same time the capacitor without disruption of illumination.

Action Required: If customers have a specified light fitting please call us on 03 9800 5600 ( on workdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm EST ) and have your product part number / description, order and supplier details ready. We will take your details and confirm whether you have affected capacitors and confirm corrective action.

http://www.adlt.com.au

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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Travel adaptor - Universal Travel Adapter

BRAND: Knight Tools

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: F1-601031-4; Bar Code 5025762601031

DESCRIPTION: White travel adaptor fitted with retractable brass pins that allow it to be connected to socket outlets throughout the world. The packaging is plastic. The socket apertures permit the insertion of a wide range of plugs.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:

- live pins can be exposed when the adaptor is plugged into a socket; - the shutters for the socket apertures can be operated by a single pin; - the adaptor has no provision for earthing and is not fused. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Voluntary stop of sales.

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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU//UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Magnets - Rattlerz – Snake Eggs

BRAND: Gone Crazy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

DESCRIPTION: Two spherical magnets and two ellipsoidal magnets presented in blister pack with purple card packaging.


INJURIES

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.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.

EU/SLOVENIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Hannah Montana (may be counterfeit)


DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll with blond hair.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because:

- plastic hands and legs contain 1.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.36% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), - face contains 21% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), - shoes contain 1.7% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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: Doll

BRAND: Jin Ping Wan Ju

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No 9901



CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic face contains 27% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

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.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.


PRODUCT: Doll - Sweet Girl Play Set

BRAND: e'Lalne

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No 3018



CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because: - plastic shoes contain 19% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), 0.2% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and 0.15% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), - the head contains 18% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.42% of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), - arms and legs contain 0.054% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.

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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Wan Ju Jing Pin

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 6905171805529

DESCRIPTION: Three dolls in clear plastic bag with a colourful label.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the head contains 41% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.28% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP).


Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.


PRODUCT: Doll - Fashion Season

BRAND: My Season

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 6905171805512

DESCRIPTION: A plastic doll sold in a colourful cardboard packaging.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the head contains 25% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).



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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY



PRODUCT: Doll - The Beautiful Girl

BRAND: Fairy Girl

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Number of model: 328; Barcode: 6905170270816

DESCRIPTION: A plastic doll sold in a colourful cardboard packaging.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the head contains 25% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), 0.2 % by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and 4.26% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP).



EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Puzzle mat - Puzzle Spiel Matte

BRAND: Bieco

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Puzzle mat/22-000777; EAN 4005544227773

DESCRIPTION: The product is a foam puzzle mat with figures and letters. It comprises six parts. The maximum size of each part is 47 cm x 31 cm. The information printed on the packaging includes a CE marking, the supplier's address, a symbol showing that the toy must not be used by children under the age of three and a warning that it contains small parts that may cause choking.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the it contains small parts (parts of the letters and figures ) which could be swallowed by children

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


EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Archery set - Super toxophily set

BRAND: Kingsport/Archery

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Archery set, Article No 830.318

DESCRIPTION: Archery set with sucker-tipped arrows and bow with rubber string.


DAMAGE TO SIGHT

The product poses a risk of damage to sight due to excessive laser output (4.8 mW which exceeds 1 mW).

The products do not comply with the Toys Directive or with the relevant European standards EN 60825 and EN 71.

Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

USA NAME OF PRODUCTS: Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™, Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall, Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (C3068 and H8094), 1-2-3 Tetherball™, Bat & Score Goal™

UNITS: About 2.8 million in the US and about 125,000 in Canada

IMPORTER: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the products listed in note1.

MANUFACTURED IN: Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™ and Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall were made in Mexico. The Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium, 1-2-3 Tetherball™ and Bat & Score Goal™ were made in China.

See picture in note1.

HAZARD

The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 46 reports of incidents where the valve came off in the US and eight reports in Canada. These include 14 reports of the valve found in a child's mouth and three reports of a child beginning to choke. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway

UNITS: About 100,000 in the U.S. and 20,000 in Canada

IMPORTER: Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y.

DESCRIPTION: The recall involves Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway with model numbers T4261 and V6378. They were sold with small cars that a child can push down winding ramps. Only the purple and the green cars that are marked "Mexico" and do not have a yellow dot on the bottom are included in the recall. The toy is intended for children 1 1/2 to 5 years of age.


HAZARD

The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

Fisher-Price has received two reports of a wheel detaching from a vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Fisher Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles

UNITS: About 7 Million in the United States and 150,000 in Canada.

MANUFACTURER: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles with model numbers listed in the chart below and that have either a disc-shaped or D-shaped pretend key. The model numbers are located under the seat in the storage compartment. The trikes are intended for children 2 to 5 years of age. The pretend keys are located about 3 inches in front of the seat and protrude at least 5/8 inches above the trike's body. The trikes manufactured after June 16, 2010 are not included in this recall. These trikes have a modified key in a flattened D shape (see picture below) and a manufacturer run number higher than 1670Q2. The run number indicates the trike was manufactured on the 167th day of 2010 or on June 16, 2010. The run number is found under the seat below the model number.


HAZARD

A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 10 reports of incidents resulting in injury. Six of the incidents required medical attention after young girls, ages two to three years old, fell against or on the protruding disc-shaped and D-shaped pretend key.

Voluntary recall

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HARDLINES: TOY

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/GERMANY Corrigendum

Notification below from PRODUCT RECALLS- Consumer Products- July 01-15 has been temporarily removed from the RAPEX website pending the clarification of the risk.

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Squeeze toy

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN 8717796013382

DESCRIPTION: One set, consisting of yellow plastic duck with red beak and a yellow net sponge, connected by a white ribbon.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Netherlands

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 42% by mass of di-"isodecyl" phthalate (DIDP).


Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.

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Note1 NAME OF PRODUCTS: Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™, Baby Gymtas-tics™ Play Wall, Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (C3068 and H8094), 1-2-3 Tetherball™, Bat & Score Goal™

Approximate Retail Price and Dates Sold

Product Description

73408 Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™

$50 July 2001 to October 2003

6 months & up Playzone has three play modes for crawling, to pulling up and cruising, to walking in and out

B2408 Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™

$48 April 2003 to January 2004

9 months & up Baby arcade converts to baby's first slide.

C3068 Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium

$28 October 2003 to September 2005

Birth & Up A soft gym with two toy bars. The gym converts to a crawl-through play space.

Product

H5704 Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall

$68 April 2005 to January 2007

6 to 36 months Play wall with activities

H8094 Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium

$36 June 2005 to March 2008

Birth & Up A soft gym that features two toy bars. The gym converts to a crawl-through play space.

J0327 1-2-3 Tetherball™

$20 September 2005 to March 2008

6 months & Up Big inflatable ball (Approximately 12 inches in diameter) with light up base.

K0476 Bat & Score Goal™

$20 May 2006 to July 2008

6 months & Up Baby soccer goal with detachable ball.

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HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Furniture

PRODUCT: Children's bed - Toddler Bed

BRAND: Teletubbies

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: TEL-007, EAN 5055114210840.

DESCRIPTION: Bed intended for children older then 3 years. For mattress with dimensions 1300 mm x 700 mm. Dimensions of the bed are: 1400 mm x 770 mm x 660 mm. The product is coloured blue, green and yellow, packed in a colourful cardboard box with pictures of Teletubbies.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the distance between the bars of the base of the bed is too large and because the inner height of the sides of the bed is too small.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

EU/SWEDEN CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment

PRODUCT: Child bicycle seat - Boodie

BRAND: Polisport and Cyclestrack

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 5750007829412

DESCRIPTION: Child seat in silver colour intended to be mounted on an adults bicycle. The seat has a black safety belt.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the buckles that attach the safety belt can break if a heavy load is applied. If the safety belt released there would be the possibility of the child falling.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the supplier.

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HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs

UNITS: About 950,000 high chairs in the U.S. and 125,000 in Canada

IMPORTER: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs with pegs on the back legs intended for tray storage. The high chairs have a folding frame for storage and a three-position reclining seat. The model number and date code of the high chair is on the back of the seat. All Easy Clean and Close To Me High Chairs are included in this recall. Only Healthy Care High Chairs manufactured before December 2006 are included in the recall. If the fourth digit in the date code is 6 or less, the Healthy Care High Chair is included in the recall.

MANUFACTURED IN: Healthy Care High Chairs were made in China. Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs were made in Mexico.

HAZARD

Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair resulting in injuries or lacerations. The pegs are used for high chair tray storage.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 14 reports of incidents, including seven reports of children requiring stitches and one tooth injury. One of these incidents was reported in Canada.

Voluntary recall

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E&E: JUVENILE ITEMS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA Wisdom Brands Pty Ltd—Wisdom Brands Digital Pacifier Thermometer

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Water resistant, digital thermometer in the form of a pacifier suitable for children 4 years and under. Sold exclusively at ALDI stores


DT211A

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

ALDI Stores

SUPPLIER

Wisdom Brands Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.wisdombrands.com.au

HAZARDS

This teat separation may present a choking hazard if the product is used as a soother and not as a thermometer as instructed and intended.

DEFECTS

There may be a risk of the teat of the pacifier separating from the shield.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Customers should immediately cease using this product and return it to Wisdom Brands for a full refund AND complimentary baby toothbrush. The product should be mailed to Wisdom’s Reply Paid Address (to be advised by end September), with the consumer’s name and return address. For more information consumers can call 1300 055 676 or email [email protected]. For details regarding the recall can also be found on www.wisdombrands.com.au

http://www.wisdombrands.com.au

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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: “S T U F F” and Paw Wall Hooks

UNITS: 4,450

IMPORTER: Midwest-CBK, Inc., of Union City, Tenn.

Description: The wall hook sets were sold in three models: model numbers 74641 and 74642, constructed of five separate wooden letters spelling out the word “S T U F F” and model number 65262 consisting of four separate, different colored wooden paws. Model number 74641 has a Purple S, a Red T, an Orange U, a Green F and a Pink F. Model number 74642 has an Olive S, a Blue T, a Yellow U, a White-striped F, and a Blue F. Attached to each letter is a painted metal coat hook with a painted wooden ball at the end. Each letter is approximately 4 inches long, 3/4 inches wide and 9 ¾ inches tall. Model number 65262 has four separate paw-shaped wooden pieces of different colors -- red, blue, green and pink. Attached to each paw is a wooden peg with a wooden ball at the end. The “S T U F F” wall hook sets have a label on the back of the letter “S” that includes the models 74641 or 74642. The Paw wall hook sets have the model number 65262 on the outside of the box.

MANUFACTURED IN: China

HAZARD

Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

None reported.

Voluntary recall

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Furniture

PRODUCT: Sun lounger

BRAND: Janne


DESCRIPTION: Wooden brown coloured sun lounger for outdoor use.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Malaysia

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the weakness of the construction may lead to the breaking of the locking system and the collapse of the sun lounger.

One incident reported that caused a broken finger.


Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.

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EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Food-imitating products

PRODUCT: Lip gloss

BRAND: Shudehill

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. Novelty Pen Lip Gloss; product code 12010; barcode 5036740160969 2. Novelty Ice Drink Lip Gloss; product code 12013; barcode 503674160945 3. Novelty Fruity Lip Gloss; product code 12016; barcode 503674160990. DESCRIPTION: 1. Flavoured lip gloss in the shape of an ice cream cone. The cone also incorporates a ball point pen at the opposite end from the lip gloss. 2. Flip top plastic containers of lip gloss finished to resemble iced drinks. 3. Flip top plastic containers of lip gloss finished to resemble fruit.


CHOKING

The products pose a risk of choking because they could be confused with food and the lids can be easily detached and could be swallowed by children.

The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Food-imitating products

PRODUCT: Decorative glass stones - Villaverde glass stones, clear 4-10mm 450g/container

BRAND: Villaverde-Decoration

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN: 4019916450560, BAN: 1091148, Delivery item No: 45056

DESCRIPTION: Cylindrical, transparent plastic container with light grey screw-on lid - content: white/transparent glass stones, which look like light candy sugar, many of the crystals are very sharp-edged and pointed.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it looks like food, and there is a risk that it could be mistaken by consumers, especially children, for a food product and therefore put into the mouth, sucked or swallowed.

The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.


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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Food-imitating products

PRODUCT: Bubble bath

BRAND: Sparkling Bubble Bath

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: P19295; bar code: 3894919296.

DESCRIPTION: Bubble bath packaged to look like a bottle of champagne. There are labels stuck on to the bottle bearing the following wording ‘Fragrance works, sparkling bubble bath, bain moussant pétillant, classic crème brûlée’.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because, the form, colour, odour and appearance of the product is such that it is likely that it will be confused with drink. As a consequence, the product could be swallowed, which could cause chemical pneumonia because of the presence of detergent in the product. In particular, if vomiting is induced, the resulting foam may cause lung problems.



EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Food-imitating products

PRODUCT: Decorative cherries

BRAND: MarHome

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 5200250 101754 and item: 10175 and 10 00

DESCRIPTION: Plastic cherries with green stalks. The products are packed in transparent plastic boxes, each containing 70 items, with a label that has the inscription MarHome. There is also a label with some information in Bulgarian.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the product resembles cherries which fit into the small-parts cylinder. It can be expected that consumers, especially small children, may confuse it with food and place the imitation cherries in their mouths.



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EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Lighters

PRODUCT: Novelty lighters - Saaili / Whrh Bghhyrriy

BRAND: Unknown


DESCRIPTION: Metal gas lighters with a nozzle for refilling. They have the form of cylindrical beer cans and are 6.2 cm high. In the lower part of the lighter there is a torch with 6 lights which can be activated by pressing a button located on one side. The products are packed in cardboard boxes, each containing 6 items.


BURNS AND FIRE The products pose a risk of burns and fire because they are attractive to children. The products do not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.


EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Other

PRODUCT: Matches - Zünd-hölzer

BRAND: Perkins House & Garden

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 5138249

DESCRIPTION: Safety matches; the box measures 50 mm x 35 mm x 13 mm; contents: 45 pieces.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

BURNS AND FIRE The product poses a risk of burns and fire because, when striking the matches, the match heads can break and hot or burning parts of the match head could land on the user or on surrounding objects. One incident of damage to clothing and carpeting reported. The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 1783.


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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: 20" Glass Vases

UNITS: About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada

IMPORTER: The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.


HAZARD

The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

INJURIES/INCIDENTS

The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.

Voluntary recall

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Tea Sets

UNITS: About 1,600

RETAILER: International Coffee & Tea, LLC, dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Importer: Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stackable teapot and cup. The teapot and cup are white ceramic with matching metallic foil decorations on each. The tea cup is marked "Dishwasher and microwave safe" and "Made in China" on the bottom, in English and French.


HAZARD

Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

International Coffee & Tea has received one report from a consumer of a tea cup sparking when used in a microwave oven. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Chemical products

Product: Humidity absorber - Pingi

BRAND: Innogoods

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LV-P25O-FR

DESCRIPTION: Humidity absorber in the shape of a black and white penguin. This soft toy has a drop-shaped blue mark on its stomach.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Netherlands

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk due to the high concentration of cobalt dichloride on the material which is in the shape of a water drop. Direct contact with the substance is probable, particularly as the product is appealing to children.


EU/GREECE Corrigendum Notification below from PRODUCT RECALLS- Consumer Products- August 16-31 has been removed from the RAPEX system following additional information on the risk assessment provided by the national authorities.

CATEGORY: Lighters

PRODUCT: Lighter - Disposable Flint Lighter

BRAND: Silver Match

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 41001 SM VS1 SOLID COLORS DL-25, code: 40670070, barcode: 3 661075 022969

Description: Disposable lighter (dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm) in red colour. The lighters are packed in a grey cardboard box (25 items, dimensions: 12.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 cm).


BURNS AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is not child-resistant.

The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC requiring that only lighters that are child-resistant are placed on the market.


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EU/GERMANY

PRODUCT: lids of glass jars

MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong

No picture available.

CHEMICAL

migration of 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester - DINCH (322.8 mg/kg - ppm) from lids of glass jars containing chilli sauce with peanuts from Hong Kong

withdrawal from the market

EU/POLAND

PRODUCT: melamine bowl



CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (180; 196; 246 mg/kg - ppm) and too high level of total migration (219; 216; 230 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine bowl from China


EU/GERMANY

PRODUCT: lid of glass jars

MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey


CHEMICAL

migration of epoxidised soybean oil (ESBO) (128.5 mg/kg - ppm) from lid of glass jars containing sesame paste from Turkey


EU/GERMANY

PRODUCT: chopsticks



CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (19 mg/dm²) from chopsticks from China

Product (to be) detained

EU/GERMANY

PRODUCT: imitation ivory chopsticks



CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (140 mg/dm²) from imitation ivory chopsticks from China, via the Netherlands


EU/SLOVENIA

PRODUCT: melamine cup



CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (3.2 mg/dm²) from melamine cup from China, via the Netherlands


EU/SLOVENIA

PRODUCT: melamine plates



CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (20.3 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine plates from China, via Italy


EU/GREECE

PRODUCT: cans

MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey


CHEMICAL

corrosion of cans intended to contain vine leaves stuffed with rice from Turkey

product (to be) re-dispatched

EU/ITALY

PRODUCT: knife set



CHEMICAL

migration of chromium (18.4; 20.8 mg/l) from knife set from China

product (to be) destroyed

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EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Machinery

PRODUCT: Mitre saw - Ryobi EMS2431SCL

BRAND: Ryobi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Serial numbers range: 0208000825 – 0509001796 and 072009001797 – 122009002196.

DESCRIPTION: Mitre saw for cutting wood.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the upper blade guard, which contains the saw blade, may fracture during use close to its pivot point, exposing the user's hands to the moving saw blade.

The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.

EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Machinery

PRODUCT: Cutter for lawn trimmer - Brogio 2.0

BRAND: Brogio

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Brogio 2.0

DESCRIPTION: Cutter to be fitted to a lawn trimmer. It is used instead of a rotating plastic thread in order to be able to cut branches and bushes instead of grass. Sold in a white cardboard box.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because:

- the chains affixed to the cutter are subject to high stresses during normal use and could, as a result of wear and tear, break and be projected at high speed; - the guard of lawn trimmers is not normally designed to withstand the high kinetic energy of projected parts of a metal chain. Fatal accident with a similar product reported in the UK.

The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCTS: "Love Tester" Mood Rings and Necklaces

UNITS: About 19,000 Rings and 4,000 Necklaces

IMPORTER: D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. The products are sold separately.


HAZARD

The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

None reported.

Voluntary recall

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Quickie® Shark Bikes

UNITS: About 20

MANUFACTURER: Sunrise Medical (US) LLC, of Fresno, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Quickie® Shark bikes with custom footrests that are designed for use by disabled persons. Model numbers included in the recall are SB472900001 and SB471900001. Model and serials numbers are printed on the right side of the bike frame. Serial numbers included in the recall are: KS910634, KS933266, KS935245, KF130177, KF130177, KF138342, KF157355, KF182230, KF214063, KF214095, KF228670, KF230678, KF268500, KF271632, KF275166, KF341126, KF344298 and KF370981.

MANUFACTURED IN: Germany

HAZARD

The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

None reported.

Voluntary recall

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EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Cosmetics

PRODUCT: Skin cream - Olive Oil & Aloe Vera Skin Toning Cream

BRAND: Tura

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: P0208B09: Minimum durability: E0211

DESCRIPTION: Skin cream, pale pink, perfumed, in a plastic tube, 50 g, packaged in a cardboard box.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Arab Emirates

CHEMICAL The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 6.3 mg /100 g of methyldibromo glutaronitrile, the use of which is forbidden in the manufacturing and processing of any cosmetic product in the EU. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.


EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Cosmetics

PRODUCT: Mascara

BRAND: Carlo Di Roma

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Batch No 1204, barcode: 8436002470831

DESCRIPTION: Brown mascara. Clear bottle containing brown liquid with black screw cap with brush.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains N-nitrosodiethanolamine (3652 µg/kg) which is classified as a human carcinogen and prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.


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EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Hobby/sports equipment

PRODUCT: Electric current sensor - [A]-Sensor

BRAND: Multiplex

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 100A, 85401; EAN 4041033074015

DESCRIPTION: Electric current sensor for radio-controlled models; measures currents up to 100A and is used like an "electric fuel gauge".

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because under some circumstances the sensor could fail leading to loss of control of the radio controlled model.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.

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EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Babies’ coat

BRAND: Sandic

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: SC7-133, barcode: 5999031105639

DESCRIPTION: Lined babies' coat with hood and zip fastener. The hood includes an elastic drawstring and adjusting tabs on the ends. Size: 3


STRANGULATION AND INJURIES The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. In addition, the plastic adjusting tabs can cause injuries to the face or the eyes when fastening the elastic drawstring. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.



PRODUCT: Children’s outfit

BRAND: Gold Champion

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: D-35 #, barcode: 5798643219464

DESCRIPTION: Dark blue children’s outfit consisting of two parts. The hood of the sweatshirt includes drawstring with knots.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood.



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BRAND: Grace

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: model: WZ 8041, barcode: 5999011580418

DESCRIPTION: Pink children’s outfit consisting of two parts. The hood and the waist part of the trousers include a drawstring. Tiny decorative stones are both on the sweatshirt and the trousers (inscription SPORT). Size: 98, 104


CHOKING, STRANGULATION AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of: - choking because of the small decorative elements; - strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood; - injuries because the drawstring at the waist is not fixed at, at least, one point. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.



PRODUCT: Sweatshirt

BRAND: H&S Drifit

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: M-7607B

DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt for boys with hood and zip-fastener. The hood includes a drawstring with knots and plastic toggles on the ends. Inscription on the front: Apoeshow. Size: 134

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

STRANGULATION AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of strangulation and choking due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood with toggles.



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PRODUCT: Waistcoat for girls

BRAND: Sandic

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XC8-109

DESCRIPTION: Lined waistcoat for girls with hood, decorated with a motif of a butterfly and inscription: (Fleurs). The hood includes a drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. Size: 104-128


STRANGULATION AND CHOKING The product poses a risk of strangulation and choking due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood with toggles. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.



PRODUCT: Children’s outfit - Bolt

BRAND: Disney Glo-Story (may be counterfeit)

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DBLJT-5778, bar code: 5 999032 757783

DESCRIPTION: Children’s outfit consisting of two parts. The red sweatshirt includes a hood with drawstring. Inscriptions on the sweatshirt: WAFFLE WORLD EVIL NEVER RESTS AND NEITHER DO I; on the trousers: EVIL NEVER RESTS AND NEITHER DO I. Size: 98, 116


STRANGULATION AND CHEMICAL

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood and a chemical risk because it releases 480 mg/kg of the aromatic amine 3,3'dimethoxybenzidine.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 or the REACH regulation.


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PRODUCT: Waistcoat for girls

BRAND: Yilisi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Style: 976, barcode: 3000000158029

DESCRIPTION: Pink-blue waistcoat with hood for girls. The hood includes an elastic drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. Size: 86/92; 110/116


STRANGULATION, CHOKING AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of strangulation and choking due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood with toggles. In addition, the toggles can cause injuries to the face or the eyes when fastening the elastic drawstring.




PRODUCT: Babies' sweatshirt

BRAND: Cactus Clone

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: JPSW 9223, bar code: 5998723184082

DESCRIPTION: Babies’ sweatshirt with zip-fastener and hood. The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: from 6/9 months to 18/23 months.


STRANGULATION




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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Girl’s dress

BRAND: Miss Grant

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article FW92444

DESCRIPTION: Girl’s dress in mauve with various coloured vertical and horizontal lines in the area below the waist. The dress bears two long and wide cords in the neck area. Sizes: 6-10 years


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area.


Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.


PRODUCT: Children’s trousers - So basic

BRAND: Prenatal

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: Ref.: 210487 (5A, 101-107cm), 210488 (6A, 107-113cm), 210489 (6A, 113-119cm), 21490 (7A, 119-125cm), 214911 (8A, 125-131cm)

DESCRIPTION: Children’s trousers from fleece in grey with two drawstrings in the waist area.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of external injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist area with free ends that protrude more than 140 mm.



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PRODUCT: Children’s sweatshirt

BRAND: Mini (may be counterfeit)

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art: A9MJ-25375, colour: 829

DESCRIPTION: Children’s sweatshirt in beige, dark blue and grey with a zip, two pockets, a hood and drawstrings, protruding in the hood area. The phrase “MINI COOPER” (may be counterfeit) is printed on the chest area and a picture of a Mini car appears on the front left side of the product. Sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14A (years). Composition: 100% cotton.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy

STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional drawstrings in the neck area.




PRODUCT: Boy’s trousers

BRAND: 65M

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article MW83118

DESCRIPTION: Boy’s trousers in dark blue or black with two side pockets, two other pockets with zips, seamed in the front side of each leg and two drawstrings in the waist area. Sizes: 2-6 years


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist area with free ends that protrude more than 140 mm.



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PRODUCT: Girl’s jacket

BRAND: Lu Lu


DESCRIPTION: Girl’s jacket in dark green with a zip, two pockets and a hood with two drawstrings in the neck area. Sizes: 1-4 and 7-10 years


STRANGULATION





PRODUCT: Girl’s coat

BRAND: Winx Club (may be counterfeit)

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code: WW92800

DESCRIPTION: Girl’s coat in dark grey with a zip, two pockets in the front side and a hood with two drawstrings with toggles in the neck area. A picture of the Winx Club cartoon figures in a shape of a heart is seamed on the left chest area and a silver metallic label with the logotype of the cartoon is seamed on the front side of the garment, under the left pocket. Sizes: 6-8 years

COUNTRY of origin: China

STRANGULATION




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BRAND: Goloxy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: MQ-805, bar code: 3501917315835

DESCRIPTION: Children’s sweatshirt with hood. The hood includes a drawstring. Inscription on the front: F.B.I. Size: 98-122


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.


Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.


PRODUCT: Sweatshirt for girls

BRAND: Yi Li Fao

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ny-302

DESCRIPTION: Light-green sweatshirt with hood for girls. Inscription on the front: "Pretty" The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 92/98


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings and knots in the hood.


Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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PRODUCT: Sweatshirt for boys

BRAND: Fxo By Fixoni

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: F22007, bar code: 5706453220075

DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt for boys with stripes and hood. The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Inscription on the front: "MOTOR CYCLE COMPANY". Size: 98-128


STRANGULATION





PRODUCT: Babies’ sweatshirts

BRAND: Cactus Clone

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. model DISM-JF954, bar code 5998723189100; 2. model JPSW 903, bar code 5998723132731; 3. model DISM-JPSW 960, bar code 5998723189148; 4. model DISP-GPSW831, bar code 5998723185553.

DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirts with zip fastener and hood for babies, decorated with various motifs. The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: from 6/9months to 18/23 months.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Cocos (Keeling) Islands

STRANGULATION

The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hoods.

The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.


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BRAND: Explorer

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: BTOP-POL2305-C

DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt with hood for boys. Inscription on the front: "EXP". The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 110-128


STRANGULATION The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.




BRAND: Wandeng

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: R-9468-TPL, bar code: 0010004023011

DESCRIPTION: Sweatshirt with inscriptions on the front: "Classic", "e8". The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 104-128.


STRANGULATION The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.


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BRAND: Huasheng

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: A-143B, bar code: 598258167

DESCRIPTION: Children’s sweatshirt with hood in various colours (light-blue, orange, pink). Inscription on the front: "Garments for Lord!" The hood includes a drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. Size: 104,110,122,128,134.







PRODUCT: Girl’s trousers

BRAND: Miss Grant


DESCRIPTION: Girl’s trousers in black with two drawstrings in the waist area. Black decorative elements hang from the waist area. Sizes: 6-12 years


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of external injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist area with free ends that protrude more than 140 mm.



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PRODUCT: Girl’s cardigan

BRAND: Lu Lu


DESCRIPTION: Girl’s cardigan in grey with 4 buttons, two pockets and a hood with two drawstrings in the neck area. Sizes: 4-6 years


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area.





BRAND: Arino

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: FT-18, barcode: 2007111010186

DESCRIPTION: Children’s sweatshirt with hood. Inscription on the front: Best. The hood includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 98


STRANGULATION




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PRODUCT: Babies’ outfit

BRAND: Cactus Clone

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: JJOG9181, bar code: 5998723184167

DESCRIPTION: Babies’ outfit consisting of two parts with a bear figure on the front. The hood of the sweatshirt includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 6/9 M, 9/12 M


STRANGULATION






BRAND: Gold Champion

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: K-38, bar code: 6108860900088

DESCRIPTION: Dark blue children’s outfit. The sweatshirt includes a hood with drawstring. Inscriptions on the front include: "Snall Gang", "Leacue Ataca" "London Falcon". Size: 2.


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PRODUCT: Children’s outfits

BRAND: Ke Yi Qi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 1. K-908, 2. K-904

DESCRIPTION: 1. Dark-blue children’s outfit. Inscription: "Fashion" and "Fashion SITE". The hood of the sweatshirt includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. Size: 18 M. 2. Red children’s outfit with flower motif and inscription: "Luckly star". The hood of the sweatshirt includes a drawstring with knots on the ends. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

STRANGULATION

The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hoods.

The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.



PRODUCT: Children’s jacket

BRAND: Glo-Story Kids

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: GFY-4586, bar code: 5999032745865

DESCRIPTION: Black children’s jacket with hood. The hood includes a drawstring. Size: 104


STRANGULATION




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BRAND: Sancred Denim

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: CUF1155M, bar code: 10026475

DESCRIPTION: Children’s outfit consisting of two parts. The sweatshirt has a hood with drawstring and metal toggles on the ends. The front and the back of the sweatshirt and also the trousers are decorated with tiny decorative stones. Size: 98-104.



The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood and of choking because the decorative stones are easily detached and could be put in the mouth and swallowed.





BRAND: Glo Story Kids

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: BPO-5947, bar code: 5999032759473

DESCRIPTION: Blue sweatshirt for boys with drawstring in the hood. Inscriptions on the front: "G-Story" "G-005". Size: 116


CHEMICAL AND STRANGULATION

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxy benzidine (490 mg/kg) and a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 and the REACH Regulation.


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BRAND: Nice Wear

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: GL-072, bar code: 05966699853558

DESCRIPTION: Children’s outfit consisting of three parts. The sweatshirt has a hood with drawstring. The front part is decorated with a motif of the Eiffel tower and small decorative elements. The trousers also have a drawstring in the waist area. Size: 98.


STRANGULATION, INJURIES AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of:

- strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood; - injuries because the drawstring in the waist is not fixed at, at least, one point; - choking because the decorative elements can be easily removed and thus could be swallowed.




BRAND: Goloxy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: MQ 829, bar code: 7501947315835

DESCRIPTION: Light-blue outfit for children with a drawstring in the hood of the sweatshirt. Inscription: VIXEN SNOW. Size: 128


STRANGULATION




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PRODUCT: Babies’ jacket

BRAND: Yilisi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: NY-B 9553

DESCRIPTION: Pink padded jacket for small children. The hood includes a drawstring with knots and plastic toggles on the ends. Inscription on the front: "DANCES". Size: 98


Strangulation and Choking





PRODUCT: Babies’ jacket

BRAND: Yilisi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: NY-B 9556

DESCRIPTION: Blue padded jacket for babies. The hood has an elastic drawstring with plastic adjusting tabs on the ends. Size: 110


STRANGULATION AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. In addition, the plastic adjusting tabs on the elastic drawstring may case injuries to the eyes or face when fixing/releasing the drawstring.



USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts

UNITS: About 10,000

IMPORTER/RETAILER: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.

MANUFACTURED IN: China, Cambodia, Korea, and United States

DESCRIPTION: see note 2

PICTURES: see note 2 for details.

HAZARD

The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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.

Voluntary recall

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/208.pdf

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Note 2 NAME OF PRODUCT: Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts

DESCRIPTION: Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall.

Brand Name Description Color Size

Aeropostale Boys' pullover sweatshirt with Aeropostale printed on front

Brown Boys' size Small

Apple Bottom Girls' zippered velvet jacket with "Apple Bottom" embroidered on back

Brown Girls' size 7 - 16

Deere Park Boys' zippered jackets Red and Blue Boys' sizes

Disney Winnie the Pooh

Zippered jackets with a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the front of the jacket

Blue with white sleeves with green and blue stripes on the sleeves

2T, 3T, 4T

Gray Wolf Zippered jacket with Grey Wolf tag inside jacket and drawstring waist

Dark Blue 13 - 14

Jonathon Stone Zippered jacket with "55" printed on front. "J.stone" is printed on tag on back of neck of the garment

Blue, red and white L

Kani Gold (sold from 10/24/2008)

Boys' zippered sweatshirt Brown, black and grey Youth L (16/18)

Miletta Zippered Jackets Black with faux fur cuffs and hood Medium (9 - 10)

Mirika Girls' zippered sweatshirts with embroidery on sleeves Red Medium

New York Girls' zippered sleeveless Sweatshirt with "33 New York" embroidered on jacket

Light Blue Small

Ruff Stuff (Date approx. 1995)

Boys' zipper and snap close jackets Blue and light blue Size 14 - 16

Sergio Benini (Sept 2007)

Zippered heavy jackets with snaps Brown Medium

PICTURE: see next page.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Zen Large and Small Room Rugs

UNITS: About 1,000

MANUFACTURER: Brumlow Mills, of Calhoun, Ga.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves “Zen design” polypropylene rugs in rust and sage colors. Zen rugs in other colors are not involved in this recall. Only rugs purchased from January 2010 through March 2010 are involved in this recall.

MANUFACTURED IN: United States

HAZARD

The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: “FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION.”

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

SOFTLINES SGS STANDARDS & REGULATIONS SERVICES

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GCSC has compiled the below sources:

PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

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

The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports of RASFF notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm

Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. The information is published as it has been received from the official contact points in the Member States/EEA-EFTA countries. In the event that further information received from a contact point regarding an already published notification leads to modification or withdrawal of the information, the Commission shall respectively include a corrigendum or a notice of withdrawal in the next weekly overview to be published.

PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA

Recalls and Product Safety News

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html (US Cosmetics recalls) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm (US Pesticides recalls)

PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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http://www.hardlines.sgs.com/consumerproducts/standards_regulations_consumerproducts.htm

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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