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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 16– 31 DECEMBER 2011

PRODUCT RECALLS

CONTENTS

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

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 18

HARDLINES Pages 19 to 69

SOFTLINES Pages 70 to 98

Electrical appliances (12)

Lighting Equipments (11)

Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (9)

Toys (47)

Juvenile Items (5)

Premiums (0)

Children articles (55) - See ‘SOFTLINES’

Children articals (4) - See ‘Home Furnishing & Houseware’

Home Furnishing & Houseware (32)

Home Improvement & DIY (4)

Personal & Home Care Items (17)

Sport & Leisure Goods (5)

PPE (9)

Miscellaneous (2)

Wearing Apparels (54)

Home Textiles (0)

Footwear, Bags and Accessories (2)

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

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PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED

EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Travel iron "Iron Fly"

BRAND: Euroflex

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Y-816

DESCRIPTION: Travel iron

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:

· the live and earth conductors can become disconnected;

· strands of the live conductor are accessible.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.

EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment

PRODUCT: Personal music player "iPod Nano"

BRAND: Apple

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL

First generation model sold between September 2005 and December 2006.

See: http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano_replacement/

DESCRIPTION

Personal music player. Black or white plastic front and silver metal back.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

FIRE

In very rare cases, the battery may overheat which could lead to a fire.

Voluntary recall from consumers.

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EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Electric heater

1) Halogen Heater 1200W

2) Halogen Heater 1600W

BRAND: Tesco

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL:

1) SAAME-120Y2S

2) SAAME-160Y2

DESCRIPTION: Upright halogen heaters.


FIRE

Poor electrical connections within the products present a risk of overheating and fire.

The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Voluntary stop on sales.


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Heated massage mat "Massage - Reversible Faux Sheepskin Mat"

BRAND: Wal-Mart Type/number of model: Model: CA-36045(CN) - Silky Model: BYM-620C

DESCRIPTION: A fake sheepskin massage mat with motor and heating. Supplied in clear polythene bag.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: -the transformer does not have adequate mechanical strength and can break leaving live parts exposed; -the plug adaptor does not have a fuse and the socket contacts are not screened by shutters.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national regulations.

Voluntary surrender of products to authorities.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Battery Packs

UNITS: About 111,800

IMPORTER: BatteriesPlus LLC, of Hartland, Wis.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves RAYOVAC-branded replacement battery packs used with cordless power tools. “RAYOVAC,” “NI-CD” and a part number beginning with “CTL” are printed in white lettering on the product. The battery packs were sold in voltages ranging between 2.4 and 18 volts in various sizes and shapes. They were sold as replacement batteries to the following brand tools: Black and Decker, Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Ryobi and Skil.

MANUFACTURED IN: China

HAZARD: THE replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: BatteriesPlus has received five reports of exploding batteries. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall.

EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Voltage tester "Neon Electroscopes"

BRAND: Unknown


Type: JH.301

DESCRIPTION: Transparent covered voltage tester with LED, continuity tester and a metal pocket clip. The inscriptions on the housing: "100V~500V" Packaging: collective cardboard box


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The metal end is too long and the height of the protection rim on the handle is not sufficient. As a result, the user can easily touch the live end during normal use.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61243.

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

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EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Media and communications equipment

PRODUCT: Cordless telephone

BRAND: Gigaset

Type/NUMBER OF MODEL:

SL910, SL910A, SL910H up to and including week 38 of 2011.

DESCRIPTION: Cordless DECT telephone for the fixed analogue network. There are variants with and without answering machines.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

FIRE

An internal short circuit in the battery may have the following effects: the battery swells to up to twice its thickness, overheats and reaches high temperatures which may cause fire damage. This occurs only if the battery is inserted in the handset and connected to the power supply via the charger.

Voluntary stop on sales and voluntary corrective action.

EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Differential circuit-breaker

"Disjonteur Differentiel"

BRAND: Alternative Elec

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AE23216

DESCRIPTION: Differential circuit-breaker. Beige case with blue test switch.

CE marking; voltage: 230V; rated current: 16A; rated differential operating current: 0.03A; Rating breaking capacity: 6000A

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because it does not fulfil its protective purpose.


Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters

UNITS: About 13,000

IMPORTER: Navien America Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

MANUFACTURER: Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea

DESCRIPTION: Navien tankless hot water heaters are white with “T-Creator” and “NAVIEN” on the front. Recalled model numbers are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) manufactured in 2008. A label on the side of the water heater lists the model number along with the manufacturing year in YYYY format.

MANUFACTURED IN: South Korea

HAZARD: An unstable connection can cause the water heater’s vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported

Voluntary recall.

EU/SLOVAKIA CATEGORY: Other

PRODUCT: Insect killer "Mosquito-Stop Racket"

BRAND: Windhager

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: WH-VD329-00, EAN code: 9003117033580

DESCRIPTION: The product is in the shape of a tennis racket with an orange/yellow frame. The handle is black. The latter contains a box with 2 batteries type AA of 1.5V and has a red switch and a green control light (LED diode light). The horizontal strings are made from metallic wires. The product is packed in a blister pack.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because consumers are not appropriately warned against contact with the metallic wires, which are under high voltage, as warnings in the Slovak language to warn consumers are missing. In addition, the material from which the product is made may deform when exposed to heat.


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

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PRODUCT

Multifunction voltage tester "Multifunkciós

fáziskereső"

BRAND: Mentavill


Type: LERD 88-28,

Barcode: 5998282131107

DESCRIPTION

Battery-operated voltage tester with digital liquid crystal display and a pocket clip.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The voltage tester does not have a protection rim, therefore the user can accidentally touch the live metal part with the fingertips during normal use.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standards EN 61243 and EN 61010.


AUSTRALIA Copperart Pty Ltd trading as Homeart— Cookwell Rocket Blender

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Cookwell Rocket Blender - 17 Piece

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

SKU - 31061 Model # - HOM 6068A 1

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Homeart Retail Outlets

SUPPLIER

Copperart Pty Ltd trading as Homeart

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.homeart.com.au/

No picture available.

HAZARDS

The gasket may incur damage if caught in the blades during use and then becoming mixed with food; this could pose an ingestion hazard

DEFECTS

In some circumstances the gasket (rubber seal) may become caught in the blender blades during use.

Consumers should cease using the Rocket Blender immediately and return the blending blades to any Homeart store for a replacement set of blades.

http://www.homeart.com.au/�

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Lighting equipment

PRODUCT: Night-light

BRAND: Leiva Electricidad


Ref. 13202 Barcode: 8431487132021

DESCRIPTION

White plug-in night-light. The packaging is a transparent blister pack.


ELECTRIC SHOCK


· it does not have sufficient insulation resistance;

· it does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break, leaving live parts exposed.


Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Lighting equipment

PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch "7 LED"

BRAND: Gdlite


Type: GD-611LX,

Barcode: 7473548006118

DESCRIPTION

Rechargeable torch with 7 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug.


ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:

● the dimensions of the built-in plug are not correct;

● when connecting, the user could touch the pin of the plug;

● the cross-section area of the core of the cable is not sufficient and in case of short circuit the internal wires may overheat;

● the protective front housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving the live parts of the LED panel accessible;

● the plastic part near the pins is not sufficiently heat and fire resistant and may catch fire.



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PRODUCT

Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Cadmium Searchlight"

BRAND: Gdlite

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: GD-6118LX;

Barcode: 7 473548 061186

DESCRIPTION

Rechargeable torch with 7 + 8 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug. It can be connected to the Hungarian socket-outlet with a flat, bipolar adaptor which is attached to the product.




● the dimensions of the built-in plug and the adaptor are not correct;

● the pins of the adaptor are not supplied with insulating sleeves;

● the construction of the pins of the battery charger and the adaptor enables single-pole insertion of the plug, thus during normal use the live parts of the product are accessible;

● the cross-section area of the conductors in the cable is less then required and the internal wires may overheat.




PRODUCT: Voltage tester "Neon Electroscopes"

BRAND: Unknown


Type: JH.301

DESCRIPTION: Transparent covered voltage tester with LED, continuity tester and a metal pocket clip. The inscriptions on the housing: "100V~500V" Packaging: collective cardboard box


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The metal end is too long and the height of the protection rim on the handle is not sufficient. As a result, the user can easily touch the live end during normal use.



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PRODUCT

Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Spotlight with LED Lamp"

BRAND: Gdlite


Type: GD-2705HP

Barcode: 7473548027052

DESCRIPTION

Rechargeable torch with 5+24+4 LEDs. The housing is made of black plastic with a grey-coloured hook on the back. The battery can be charged by means of a mains supply cord.



The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:

· the dimensions of the plug are not correct;

· when connecting the plug the user may touch the pin of the plug;

· the cross-section area of the twisted copper core in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of short circuit the wires may overheat;

· the protective bulb housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible.




PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch

BRAND: Gdlite


Type: GD-612LX;

Barcode: 7 473548 006125

DESCRIPTION

Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing is made of yellow plastic, with a black operating button and a green charge indicator LED. The battery can be charged by means of the telescopic pins of the built-in plug.



The product poses a serious risk of electric shock and fire because:

· the dimensions of the plug are not correct;

· when connecting the plug the user may touch the pin of the plug;

· the cross-section area of the twisted copper core in the mains supply cord is not sufficient. In case of short circuit the wires may overheat;

· the protective bulb housing can be removed by hand during charging, leaving live parts accessible.



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EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Lighting chain

PRODUCT: Artificial tree with lights "45cm Cherry Tree with 64 LED Lights"

BRAND: Astralis


Batch: 00215712

Model: 14720020

DESCRIPTION: Brown artificial tree 45cm high with 64 red LED lights and an AC/DC adaptor (RKBSAC2400200). Also comes in different colours (white and pink as well as red). Packaged in a box showing a picture of product.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the transformer connections rely upon the solder alone to maintain the position of the conductors and there are no barriers to prevent creepage distances and clearances from being reduced. If a wire should become detached the loose end could touch parts of the output circuit. This could make the output be at mains voltage.




PRODUCT

Portable lamp "Solo TOE10 Working Lamp"

BRAND: Kanlux

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 01100;

Barcode: 5 905339 011008

DESCRIPTION

Portable lamp. The plastic housing consists of 3 parts: a black grip, transparent and translucent lampshade, and a black end cap with a hook.


ELECTRIC SHOCK


· The mains supply cable is insulated with PVC instead of the standard polychloroprene. Due to aging, environmental, mechanical, chemical or thermal effects the cable insulation is therefore not sufficiently resistant and can become damaged resulting in live parts of the cable becoming accessible.

· The mains supply cable does not have a cord anchorage and therefore is not protected against pulling and twisting which could cause the live cable ends to become accessible.



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PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch "Rechargeable Energy Lantern"

BRAND: Vito Light


Type: VT 297L,

Bar Code: 8697548438376

DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable torch with 19 LEDs. Equipped with a built-in battery which can be recharged from the main socket outlet. The torch is made out of plastic; its colour is blue and black. The packaging of the product is a cardboard box.




- the cross-section area of the conductors in the cable is not sufficient. As a result, the cable can overheat while the lamp is being charged causing a fire.

- live parts are accessible while the lamp is being charged posing a risk of electric shock for the user.




PRODUCT: Rechargeable torch "LED Rechargeable Searchlight"

BRAND: Dian Dian

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: OJ-506,

Barcode: 6 940800 175086

DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The product contains a built-in battery and a charger. The colour of the product is red. The charging of the product is only possible by using a flat adaptor (“IR39, SMK, JAPAN”) which contains a red indicator LED.




· Single-pole insertion of the plug is possible during normal use leaving the other live pin accessible.

· Live parts are accessible while the lamp is being charged.

· The cross-sectional area of the internal wiring is not sufficient.

The plastic part holding the integral plug in position is not sufficiently resistant to fire.


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PRODUCT: Table lamp "Take Me Home"

BRAND: Panorama


Type: LC (on the label of the product)

SF-805 (on the packaging)

DESCRIPTION: Table lamp with moving pictures.




· It does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break leaving live parts accessible.

· The supply cable of the lamp is not protected against pulling and twisting and the live cable ends may become accessible.

· The dimensions of the plug are not as required and during connection of the plug the user may touch the pins of the plug by accident.

· The cross-sectional area of the conductors in the main supply cable is not sufficient and the cable may overheat.



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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

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EU/MALTA CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor

"Electrical Accessories"

BRAND: Jia Yi

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 001

DESCRIPTION: Travel plug adaptor.


ELECTRIC SHOCK


· it does not have shutters to prevent access to live parts;

· the face of the adaptor is too small thus allowing the user to accidentally touch the live pins when removing the adaptor from a socket.

The product does not comply with the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.


PRODUCT: Travel adapter with USB output.

"Világraszóló Utazó Adapter"

BRAND: MentaVill


Type: WP-300 (on the product),

MV-UA1USB (on the packaging)

DESCRIPTION

Travel adaptor with USB output. It has three separate adapter parts:

EU plug- US socket adapter

UK plug-US socket adapter

US-AU plug – UK socket adapter


ELECTRIC SHOCK


· the construction of the adapter parts enables single-pole insertion of plugs leaving the free remaining pins accessible.

· the contact pressure is transmitted through thermoplastic material.

· the insulation resistance between the primary and secondary USB circuits is not sufficient.



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EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Plug adaptor

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ZLA0125F;

Barcode: 5901436706045

DESCRIPTION: Plug adaptor without packaging.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible during use.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60884.


EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Plug adaptor

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1405;

Barcode: 8429760210610

DESCRIPTION: Plug adaptor in clear plastic bag with a label.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible during use.



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PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor

BRAND: Bemko

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: DFA-7;

Barcode: DFA-7

DESCRIPTION: White travel plug adaptor.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because single-pole insertion of a plug is possible leaving the remaining live pin accessible.




PRODUCT: Travel plug adaptor "Universal Travel Adaptor"

BRAND: Home by Somogyi


TYPE: AC 01;

Barcode: 5 998312 749128

DESCRIPTION: Travel adaptor. An accessory is attached to the adaptor which allows connection of a two-pole plug into a UK socket.


ELECTRIC SHOCK


- single-pole insertion of a plug is possible leaving the remaining live pin accessible;

- it is possible to insert a Class I plug into the socket-outlet part of the adaptor.



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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Socket

BRAND: New Casty

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: barcode: 8300000102097

Bipolar socket which comes in a transparent plastic bag with a strip of cardboard attached with metal staples and a label.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The socket poses a risk of electric shock because it does not have any shutters.

The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.



PRODUCT: Socket adaptor

BRAND: New Casty


Bar code: 8300000102257

DESCRIPTION: Three way socket adaptor. It is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with a strip of cardboard attached with metal staples.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The socket poses a risk of electric shock because it does not have any shutters.

The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 20315.



PRODUCT: Travel plug adapter "Adaptador de Viaje"

BRAND: Koala


Model No. 65110000

Barcode: 8413273651107

DESCRIPTION

A black travel plug adapter sold in a blister pack.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

It is possible to insert a Class I plug in a socket intended exclusively to take plugs for Class II equipment. If the user connects a Class I device to the adapter and the insulation of the device fails, the accessible parts of the adapter become live, whereupon a user touching them may receive an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the relevant standard UNE IEC 20315.


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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT

Fridge magnet painting set "Nature Artist"

BRAND: Deluxebase


EAN: 8 1240400723-0

DESCRIPTION

Toys to be painted: two resin beetles with a magnet, comes with four pots of different coloured paints.


CHOKING AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of choking because it includes small parts (beetle magnet) that could be swallowed and which have a magnetic flux index of 124 kG2 mm2.

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


EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT

Doll and accessories set "My Fashion Trends"

BRAND: Pop Charm Girl


Item number 125866

DESCRIPTION

A blonde-haired plastic doll with different dresses packed in a pink cardboard package with a transparent window.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the doll's face contains 25% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

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EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT

Soft toy with key-ring and bag for mobile phone

BRAND: Xu yang toy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

DESCRIPTION

Soft toy frog with a key-ring on the top of the head and a bag for a mobile phone at the back. The frog has strings for arms and legs; its hands and feet are made of fabric with fibrous filling. Length 180 mm; weight: 31 g.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it includes small parts that could be easily detached, placed in the mouth and swallowed by children.


Recall from the consumers ordered by the authorities.


PRODUCT: Soft ball "LOSC"

BRAND: Sloffie


Ref. 933, 5 060 212 301 376

DESCRIPTION

Soft red football with black diamond shapes on which a plastic badge is affixed with the logo of the football club ‘LOSC’ (Lille Olympic Sporting Club). Diameter: 19 cm


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material contains 12% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer, manufacturer and supplier.

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy garage "Parking Garage"

BRAND: Baby Wheels


Ref: 32509 - No. P5788 - Barcode: 8432748325091

DESCRIPTION

A toy garage with three little cars. Description of the packaging: a cardboard box with the brand name, reference number and an indication of the recommended age. There is also a label bearing the details of the importer, the CE mark, the barcode and the words “Made in China”.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break into small parts.

The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.

Imports rejected by the customs authorities.


PRODUCT: Bath toy "Wonderful Bath"

BRAND: Bubble Turtle

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 32386

DESCRIPTION

A bath toy consisting of a plastic turtle with various accessories, including bubble liquid. Packaging: a cardboard box with a transparent window on which the brand and "Wonderful Bath" are printed.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The product poses a microbiological risk because of the presence of aerobic mesophilic bacteria at a count of 8 x 103 CFU/ml. In addition, the product also contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa.



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PRODUCT: Toy saxophone making bubbles

BRAND: Daxin "Bubbles Jazz Music"


Item No 135; Barcode: 8 844441 234585

DESCRIPTION

A green plastic toy saxophone with two pink buttons and a yellow plastic 30 ml tube containing bubble liquid. The packaging is a coloured cardboard blister pack with a picture of a saxophone and inscriptions "Bubbles Jazz Music" and "Music & Light Flashing". There is also a picture of a little boy playing a drum and a little girl blowing bubbles.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The product poses a microbiological risk because of the presence of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms in the liquid used for the soap bubbles at a count of 1.3 x 106 CFU/ml.




PRODUCT: Police play-set "Super Gun"

BRAND: Police


Barcode: 8201108001339

DESCRIPTION

Police play-set consisting of a pistol and projectiles with suction cups at one end. The packaging is a blister pack.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and could consequently be placed in the mouth by a child and swallowed.



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PRODUCT: Doll "Baby doll"

BRAND: BB FUN


Ref. 32351, Item: 68035

DESCRIPTION

Plastic baby doll with body and arms made of fabric. Packed in a cardboard box which can be made into a cot. The box carries the mark "BB FUN" and various statements in English. It carries a label indicating the importer’s details, the CE mark, the barcode and “Made in China”.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains in excess of 0.2% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.



PRODUCT: Sheep key-ring

BRAND: Nem


Product reference: 0113

DESCRIPTION

Key-ring measuring approximately 8 cm in the form of a fluffy toy sheep. The body is made of a white pompom and the head and legs are wooden.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that can be easily detached and swallowed.

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

Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.

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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Archery set "Shoot Set"

BRAND: Super Shoot Set


Model: 989 Barcode 7100010011508

DESCRIPTION

Toy shooting set consisting of a bow, a quiver, a big target and 8 arrows made of non-flexible plastic, coloured in green, yellow and red with orange, semi-transparent suction cups at the ends. The set is packed in a cardboard and transparent plastic blister package.



The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and could be placed in the mouth by a child and swallowed.

In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries if the projectiles are fired without the suction cups into someone’s face, especially into the eyes.




PRODUCT

Play shooting set "Shooting Game" (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT

BRAND: Capable Toys - Ben 10


Model: 0408 – MH 149848

DESCRIPTION

Play-set consisting of a gun, a big target and 3 black arrows made of non-flexible plastic with orange, semi-transparent suction cups at the ends. The set is packed in a cardboard and transparent plastic blister package.



The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and could be placed in the mouth by a child and swallowed.

In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries if the projectiles are fired without the suction cups into someone’s face, especially into the eyes.



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PRODUCT

Play-set "Police gun/Activity machine gun"

BRAND: Unknown


Model: 835 – MH 110210

DESCRIPTION

The set consists of a pistol, a big plastic target and 2 black arrows made of non-flexible plastic ended with orange, semi-transparent suction cups. The set is packed in a cardboard and transparent plastic blister package.



The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and could be swallowed.

In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the projectiles can be fired without the suction cups into someone’s face.




PRODUCT: Military play-set "Military Force Army"

BRAND: Jie Lun Toys


Item number MSP309295 in invoice

DESCRIPTION

A military toy set containing plastic soldiers, different plastic vehicles and equipment (e.g. plastic fences and nets). The product is packed in a transparent plastic package with green and black labels.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.1 % by weight of of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), 5,6% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 12% by weight of di-isononyl-phtalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.


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PRODUCT: Baby play gym and mat

BRAND: Parkfield


Item 81068 in invoice

DESCRIPTION

A colourful mat of 70 cm x 100 cm with pictures of animals and flowers and a play gym made of two arches and four attachable small toys (butterfly, bunny, teddy bear and mushroom).


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because small parts detach from the teddy bear and the bunny.


Import rejected by customs authorities.

EU/ESTONIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Rattle

BRAND: Baby Play Center


No.WA-6015A, EAN code 6908110020021

DESCRIPTION

Flower-shaped rattle made of red and green plastic. Packed in a coloured cardboard box.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the rattle's ring does not comply with the requirements on shape and size and could get stuck in the mouth of children.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-controlled model helicopter "Helicopter – Pure Metal"

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 5889

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled model helicopter in red and white glossy cardboard carry box with display window.


FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because the power supply unit:

- does not have adequate insulation between the input and output circuits;

- has internal connections which rely upon solder to maintain their position and a loose wire could reduce creepage distances and clearances.



EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy weapon set

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Number of model.620B; Barcode: 6951285500126

DESCRIPTION: Various plastic toy weapons in yellow and blue colours with suction cups. Plastic-coated cardboard packaging.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the projectiles are too short and the suction cups may be detached and could be placed in the mouth by a child and swallowed.


Withdrawal from the market, obligation to inform consumers against the risks posed by the product and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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PRODUCT: Toy mobile phone

BRAND: Qing Pal


DESCRIPTION: Green and black plastic, children’s toy mobile phone with yellow string. By pressing the buttons it plays various sounds.


DAMAGE TO HEARING AND STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high (measured level, 105.6 dB).

In addition, the product poses a risk of strangulation because the string of the mobile phone is too long.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.


EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Growing dinosaur "COLORED GROWING"

BRAND: Unknown


DESCRIPTION: Expanding toy dinosaur in a clear plastic bag with a coloured label.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the dinosaur can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As it expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track of small children.



EU/NORWAY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Felt-tip pens "Norway Line Telje Hoydal"

BRAND: Hello Kitty


Barcode: 3 281640 292377

DESCRIPTION: 12 felt-tip pens in assorted colours, packed in a pink box with the words “Hello Kitty” marked on the box.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because of the excessive quantity of benzene (from 38 mg/kg to 70 mg/kg benzene) in 3 felt-tip pens.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.


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PRODUCT: Children’s mobile phone with toy wristwatch "Beautiful Girf"

BRAND: Ding Li


DESCRIPTION: Pink and white plastic, flip-open children’s mobile phone with pink string and flashing antenna. By pressing the buttons it plays various sounds. It is operated with 2 x LR 44 button cells. A plastic toy wristwatch is also included in the packaging.


DAMAGE TO HEARING AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high (measured level, 102.6 dB). In addition, the product poses a risk of choking because the lid of the button cell compartment can be opened easily without the use of a tool and the button cells may then become accessible to children.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-1and EN 62115.



PRODUCT: Toy mobile phone “Beautiful cellular”

BRAND: Dong Sheng


Type No.: 0068A-1

DESCRIPTION: Green and white plastic, flip-open children’s mobile phone with green string, flashing antenna. By pressing the buttons it plays various sounds.


DAMAGE TO HEARING AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high (measured level, 102. 7dB).

In addition, the product poses a risk of choking because the lid of the battery compartment can be opened easily without using a tool and the button cells can then become accessible to children.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.


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PRODUCT: Toy mobile phone "Back Berry 9000" (THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

BRAND: Qing Pai


Type: Item No.9000

DESCRIPTION: Children's yellow and black toy mobile phone. By pressing the buttons it plays 4 different sounds. It is operated with 2x AAA batteries.


DAMAGE TO HEARING AND BURNS

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high (measured level, 110.2 dB). In addition, it poses a risk of burns because, in the case of a short-circuit, the battery holder may become hot.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-Controlled Car "Subaru Radio Controlled Car"

BRAND: STARPLUS LON LTD/QILI


A2206 Item No. 2205.

Power supply unit model: TL0688-096250

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled Subaru car in a blue glossy cardboard box with large display window. Supplied with power supply unit TL0688-096250. Input 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Output 9.6 V DC 250 mA.








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PRODUCT: Bath toys "Bathtime Animals"

BRAND: Playgro

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Number of model: 0109864, Batch code: 001724, date of production: 01.04.2011; EAN code: 9321104098641

DESCRIPTION: A set of bath toys consisting of eight various animal-shaped toys. The toys are made of flexible green and blue plastic. The toys are packed into a transparent plastic bag. The top of the bag is closed with slide fastener.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that can be easily detached and swallowed.

The toy does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



PRODUCT: Push-along toy

"KROLIK Z BEBENKIEM"

BRAND: Suchanek Zabawki


EAN code 5901448340367

DESCRIPTION: Push-along toy in the form of a rabbit on two wheels made of red, yellow, blue and green plastic. When pushed using the handle, the rabbit plays a drum. On the toy there are stickers with information about the product name, the producer, the EAN code and CE-mark.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland


The product poses a risk of

- choking because the drumsticks can be easily detached, put into the mouth and swallowed, and

- injuries because the base of the toy has sharp edges.



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-controlled toy helicopter

"Helicopter 2-speed"

BRAND: GT Model

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model QS8004 AC/DC Adaptor - model JH0841200

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled helicopter in white glossy cardboard box with black and red text and a small display window. Supplied with power supply unit - Jing Heng brand, model JH0841200 Input 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Output 8.4 V DC 1200 Ma.








UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-Controlled Helicopter "Raging Monster"

BRAND: Fei Xiang Da

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model - A68690. AC/DC Adaptor model - MJ12800

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled helicopter in a golden cardboard carry-box with a small label attached. Supplied with power supply unit model MJ12800 - Input 110-240 V AC 50/60 Hz Output 12 V DC 800 mA.


FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK






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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-Controlled Helicopter

"Turbo Helicopter 3D"

BRAND: Fei Xiang Da

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 68789 Power supply model: JHEE0430550

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled helicopter in a glossy, printed cardboard carry-box with a small display window. Supplied with power supply unit Jing Heng brand, model JHEE0430550 Input 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz Output 4.3 V DC 550 Ma








USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears

UNITS: 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada

MANUFACTURER: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

DESCRIPTION: The Colorful Hearts Teddy is a stuffed animal about 16 inches high with black plastic eyes. The bear’s fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes.


HAZARD: The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported

Voluntary recall.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Toy Beach Chairs

UNITS: NA

IMPORTOR: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (Build-A-Bear), of St. Louis

DESCRIPTION: Build-A-Bear sold the beach chairs through its website and at Build-A-Bear stores between March 2001 and October 2008. The company became aware of 10 reports of injury between July 2007 and January 2009, yet did not report to the Commission until March 2009.

MANUFACTURED IN: NA

HAZARD: a defect involving its toy bear beach chair that resulted in incidents and injuries to consumers. The sharp edges of the chair’s folding wooden frame can pinch, lacerate or amputate a child’s fingertip if the finger is caught between the frame as the chair is folded.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: By 10 reports of injury between July 2007 and January 2009

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (Build-A-Bear), of St. Louis, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $600,000.

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Radio-controlled model helicopter "Sky King"

BRAND: Haichengwei Toys


Model: HCW526

DESCRIPTION: Radio-controlled 3.5 Channels infrared helicopter in a glossy cardboard box with a display window. Supplied with a mains power supply unit (model HH35-3.7-250).



The mains power supply unit has inadequately sized pins and poses a risk of fire and electric shock because:

(a) damage could be caused to the socket, with the risk of overheating or arcing within the socket;

(b) the mechanical connections between the base and the cover of the power supply unit suffer undue strain when inserted into, or removed from, a socket.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard BS 1363.


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PRODUCT: Toy hammer

BRAND: Babies toys

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 6910110024602; model NO.704

DESCRIPTION: A hammer-shaped toy made of pink, green and orange plastic. The toy is packed in a plastic net bag closed with a plastic seal.


CHOKING AND SUFFOCATION AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of choking because small parts may easily be detached and swallowed by small children. The product poses a risk of suffocation because it can cover internal airways of a child. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the handle of the hammer has sharp edges.




PRODUCT: Puzzle mat "Child's Eva Puzzle"

BRAND: La Bolata

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: REF. 107034 BARCODE 841070341017

DESCRIPTION: Puzzle mat packaged in a thin plastic bag.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because:

- it has small parts which may come loose and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed.

- the opening of the packaging is too large and not thick enough so a child could easily have access to small parts.

Moreover:

- it is intended for children under the age of 3 years whereas the label bears the warning that the toy is not for children under 36 months.

- the CE marking is less than 5 mm in height.

- no reference is made to the fact that the information on the label should be kept.

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


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EU/CZECH REPUBLIC

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Inflatable swimming pool "Crystal swimming pool"

BRAND: Sainteve

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PT 4489 TOY 802469, SY-A1013, EAN: 6 933315 544898, CET No.: MT-SO503056

DESCRIPTION: Inflatable pink swimming pool of 60 cm diameter, printed with yellow ducks, for children over three years. There is warning on the label due to the presence of small parts. 3 swimming pools are available in the same packaging (cardboard box).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9.5% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). There is a risk that phthalates may come into contact with the child’s mouth and/or skin.


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


PRODUCT: Rattle "Dreams Series"

BRAND: Wey Dey

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 5901353040338; Item NO: WD 3307

DESCRIPTION: The rattle is made of yellow and green plastic. The toy is intended for children over 3 months of age.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the rattle's ring does not comply with the requirements on shape and size and could get stuck in the mouth of children.



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PRODUCT: Princess costume "Disfraz De Princesa" (princess costume)

BRAND: Boys Toys

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Size 2-4 years Barcode: 8422562197066

DESCRIPTION: Princess costume consisting of a pink satin dress with ornaments and tulle. The packaging is a clear plastic bag with a card.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the ornaments can be easily detached from the dress and are small parts which can be placed in the mouth and swallowed.



Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.


PRODUCT: Flying rotor toy

BRAND: Daxun

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref: STF-01 Bar code: 6657711705171

DESCRIPTION: Flying rotor toy with light, operated by button cells. Description of the packaging: - Transparent plastic bag with a label bearing: the importer’s details, the CE mark, the barcode and “Made in China”.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the battery compartment can be easily opened. Therefore, children have access to batteries and may put them in the mouth and swallow them. In addition, the product may pose a chemical risk due to leakage from the batteries after swallowing.


Import rejected by the customs authorities

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PRODUCT: Magnetic fishing game "Funny Fishing"

BRAND: Yu Feng

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No 60

Barcode: 8435235866626

DESCRIPTION: Magnetic fishing game consisting of four multi-coloured, striped plastic fish with metallic pieces in their mouths, and a fishing rod with a magnetic hook. The packaging is a clear plastic blister on a fish-shaped cardboard backing.


INJURIES

The magnet on the fishing rod can detach easily and has a high magnetic flux index (greater than 50 kG/mm2). There is a possibility that children may ingest the magnet together with the metal pieces from the fish and sustain gastrointestinal injury.



EU/SLOVENIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: EVA puzzle mat

BRAND: Haberkorn

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item 263598 EAN 9003763002350

DESCRIPTION: The product is a puzzle mat with images of numbers and letters. There is a symbol denoting that it is a toy unsuitable for children under the age of 3.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Austria

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it has small parts which may come loose and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. Moreover, it is intended for children under the age of 3 years whereas the label bears the warning that the toy is not for children under 36 months.

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

Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.

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PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Sweet

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Reference 1508 8431438013087

DESCRIPTION: Doll. The packaging is a cardboard box with a transparent front through which the doll can be seen. Country of origin: China

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the doll’s head contains DEHP at a concentration greater than 0.2g/100g.



EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Balloons "Pastel-Fashion"

BRAND: Balloons CP


DESCRIPTION: Assorted balloons in orange, red, green, dark blue, light blue, pink and yellow colours.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains nitrosamines (2660 µg/kg) which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen. The release value for N-nitrosamines exceeds the established maximum quantity for N-Nitrosamine.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the supplier

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft toy "Pillow Pals Squishee 2 in 1 Cuddly Friend & Soft Pillow"

BRAND: Pillow Pals

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model no: 83-81. Batch no: 187-10

DESCRIPTION: Soft toy with velcro strap enabling the product to convert from a toy into a pillow. No outer packaging supplied.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the eyes) that can be easily detached and swallowed.


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

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PRODUCT: Wooden toys – caterpillar rattle

BRAND: Grimm´s

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Product no. 10300

DESCRIPTION: Rattle in the shape of a caterpillar. Made of coloured, wooden beads on a leather or synthetic cord sealed with a knot at each end.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the leather cord may break and beads could slide over the knot during play and be swallowed by small children.


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

EU/NORWAY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Felt-tip pens "Jippi"

BRAND: Nille.

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item number TUS026, supplier model number: GH858, bar code 7 047160 046922

DESCRIPTION: 30 felt-tip pens in assorted colours, packed in clear plastic packaging,


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because of an excessive quantity of benzene in the felt-tip pens: Red colour contains 31 mg/kg benzene; grey colour contains 29 mg/kg benzene

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.



PRODUCT: Wooden baby rattle

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article number 1619

DESCRIPTION: A wooden rattle with four small wooden balls inside. On top there is a clown face. Height: 6 cm; diameter: 4.5 cm. Available in four different colours: blue, green, red and purple. The balls inside are blue, green, red and yellow.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the balls fall out of the rattle, when it is moved and could be swallowed by small children.


Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment

PRODUCT: Baby monitor

BRAND: Unknown


DESCRIPTION: Baby monitor with flower attachment incorporating a camera. Base unit in blue/white or pink/white. Packaging is a blue box showing a picture of a baby with its mother. The product is supplied in one of two formats:

1) with two mains adaptors with BS 1363 pins;

2) with two mains adaptors with continental European pins and two-plug adaptors for conversion.



The product poses a risk of :

- fire because the mains adaptors can overheat.

- electric shock because it is possible to plug the mains adaptor into the plug adaptor with one pin in the live socket and the other in the earth socket, or over the edge of the plug adaptor where it can be contacted by the user.

The product does not comply with the relevant national regulations.


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Bugaboo Bee Strollers

UNITS: About 7,000 in the United States and 260 in Canada

IMPORTER: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled strollers are made for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds. They are sold in two frame colors: silver and all black. The stroller’s seat comes in black or denim colors and canopy colors include yellow, black, khaki, blue, pink and red, plus special collections colors such as tangerine, soft pink, light green, dark purple, denim and the Missoni print collection. Production dates from January 2011 through September 2011, which are printed with the month abbreviated and year, i.e “Jan. 2011”, the “Bugaboo Bee” name and company address are printed on the date code label located on the stroller frame under the seat unit. “Bugaboo Bee” is also printed on the side of the seat backrest.


HAZARD: The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Four incidents have been reported where the stroller’s swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries.

Voluntary recall.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Car Seat Adapter

UNITS: About 64,000

IMPORTER: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Bugaboo car seat adapter models 80400GC01 and 80401GC02. The adapters are devices designed to attach car seats to stroller frames. They are made of silver aluminum tubing and black plastic connecting parts.


HAZARD: When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.

Voluntary recall.

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment

PRODUCT: Baby cot, "Stratford Cot Bed"

BRAND: Cosatto

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Only those with batch dates from 01-09-2005 to 18-03-2009.

DESCRIPTION: Flat-pack wooden cot bed with one drop side and one fixed side (both with slatted with plastic teething rails), in-filled cot ends, one of which is split, slatted mattress base with 3 height settings. Cot converts to child’s bed. Approximate external dimensions of cot: height = 1030 mm, length = 1453 mm, width = 778 mm.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries (entrapment and asphyxiation) because when the cot is lifted, a separation of the two (split) end sections can lead to the metal guide rod dropping out of the top drop side bracket or lifting out of the bottom drop side bracket with the rod not reinserting when the cot is placed back on the floor. There is a risk that if the metal guide rod is not re-inserted back into the brackets, the drop side may not be secure. The drop side can disengage from the split cot end and a child may become trapped in the gap between the mattress base and the drop side.

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

Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer/manufacturer.

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AUSTRALIA Colombani123—Baby Bean Bag

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Baby bean bag with zip-off cover


None


Paul Colombani (ebay trader)

SUPPLIER

Colombani123

No picture available.

HAZARDS

Lightweight beads present a severe danger to children if swallowed or inhaled.

DEFECTS

The zip lever has not been removed and the warning label text is less than 5mm high in contravention of the mandatory standard for bean bags, bean bag covers and packages containing bean bag filling.

Customers will be contacted and advised to remove the zip lever. A compliant warning label will be sent out also. Contact the ebay trader for more details.

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AUSTRALIA Pumpkin Patch Ltd—Assorted Drink Bottles

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Assorted drink bottle designs.


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Pumpkin Patch stores Charlie and Me stores

SUPPLIER

Pumpkin Patch Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://pumpkinpatchkids.com http://charlieandmekids.com

HAZARDS

The detached pop-top may pose a choking hazard.

DEFECTS

When reasonable repetitive or persistent force is applied, the pop-top portion of the drink bottle may detach.

Stop using the drink bottle and return it to a Pumpkin Patch or Charlie & Me location for a full refund.

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

PRODUCT: Highchair

BRAND: AMAL II

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: WIKTORIA

DESCRIPTION: Children’s highchair made of wood. The seat is covered with PVC which is decorated with teddy bears and stars. The product can be used as a high chair and a small chair with table.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the highchair contains holes in which children might get their fingers stuck and because the rearwards stability is not sufficient and the highchair might therefore tip over.


Withdrawal and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Bed Canopy

UNITS: About 7,700 in the United States and 230 in Canada

IMPORTER: Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: The canopy is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It is made of wood and consists of four posts that connect to the headboard and footboard of the bed and four rails that connect to the top portion of each post. It is available for twin-, full- and queen-sized Madeline Beds and comes in white, antique white, blade green, Sun Valley blade green, Sun Valley light green and Sun Valley espresso. Pottery Barn Kids previously sold the canopy separately as an option for the Madeline Bed.

MANUFACTURED IN: Vietnam

HAZARD: The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm is aware of 33 reports of components of the canopy falling, including one report of a cut that required stitches and nine other reports of minor cuts, bruises and/or bumps.

Voluntary recall.

AUSTRALIA Cole

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