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Recall Notifications- Week 51 of 2020


In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, the European Union, the United States, Canada and other countries have established special early warning and notification mechanisms. The European Union RAPEX system, the US CPSC official website and the Canadian Health Canada official website regularly publish information on the recall of unsafe products that appear in their borders. The United States and Canada will also implement joint recalls of certain products.

The 48th week of 2020, there are32cases of consumer goods recalled in the US and EU markets, including5case of textile products and footwear,25cases of toys,1case of Accessoriesand 1 case of protective products. The recalled cases mainly involve safety issues such as health risks, excessive chemical components, small parts (choking), and swallowing hazards.


1、Wooden toy camera


Circular No.: INFO/00176/20

Recall reason: Choking, Strangulation.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Finland

Risk details: A small wooden part can detach. A small child may put in the mouth and choke. In addition, the strap doesn’t have a quick-opening system on it and it could pose a strangulation risk.

Mandatory measures: Warning consumers of the risks.


2、Children's sweatshirt


Circular No.: A12/01835/20

Recall reason: Strangulation.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: Turkey

Submitted by: Czechia

Risk details: There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.

They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


3、Children's dress


Circular No.: A12/01834/20

Recall reason: Injuries, Strangulation.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: India

Submitted by: Belgium

Details of risk: There are cords with free ends to be tied onto the shoulders. The cords can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to injuries or strangulation.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users.


4.Plastic doll


Circular No.: A12/01833/20

Recall reason: Chemical.

Violation of regulations:The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Czechia

Details of risk: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (39.0 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor).


5.Magnetic toy set


Circular No.: A12/01830/20

Recall reason: Choking.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Denmark

Risk details: The product consists on small parts that a child may put in the mouth and choke.

Mandatory measures: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.


6.Gravity ride


Circular No.: A12/01827/20

Recall reason: Injuries.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Lithuania

Risk details: The decorative mounting hole of the steering wheel cover can easily detach. The accessible metal bolt head edges are sharp edges with blades that can injure the child.

Mandatory: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


7. A BABY WALKER


Circular No.: A12/01825/20

Cause of recall: Choking, Suffocation.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Lithuania

Risk details: The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The sticker on the bag comes out easily and is too small. A child can put it in the mouth and choke on it.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


8.False nails


Circular No.: A12/01819/20

Recall reason: Chemical.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: Lithuania

Risk details: According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


9.Toy slime


Circular No.: A12/01818/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Country of origin: Russian Federation

Submitted by: Latvia

Risk details: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 883 mg/kg). Ingestion of boron or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor).


10. Plastic doll


Circular No.: A12/01817/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Czechia

Risk details:The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 33.3 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


11. Carry Case Pups


Circular No.: A12/01816/20

Cause of recall: Health risk / other.

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

Country of origin:Hong Kong

Submitted by: Finland

Risk details: A small part(nose of the plush toy) can detach from the toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.

Mandatory measures: Import rejected at border.


 

12. FANTASY COLOR EGGS


Circular No.: A12/01815/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Czechia

Risk details: The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 17.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the markett.


13. Plastic doll with accessories


Circular No.: A12/01814/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Croatia

Risk details:The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 13.2 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory: Destruction of the product, Import rejected at border.


14. Plastic doll with accessories


Circular No.: A12/01813/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: Croatia

Risk details: The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 24.6 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Destruction of the product, Import rejected at border.


 

15. Toy gun set


Circular No.: A12/01812/20

Cause of recall: Chemical, Choking, Injuries.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Hungary

Risk details: The suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways. The kinetic energy of the projectiles, when hitting a person, is too high. This could cause injuries, especially to the eyes. Moreover the suction cup contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 7.3%), and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: up 12% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

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


16.Hobby Horse


Circular No.: A12/01811/20

Recall reason: Chemical.

Violation of regulations:The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Finland

Details of risk: The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 12.25% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver.

Mandatory measures: Import rejected at border.


17.Happy Carbon Pony


Circular No.: A12/01808/20

Recall reason: Chemical.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Hungary

Risk details: The plastic material of the doll's arm contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 10 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market.


18.Police Force


Circular No.: A12/01807/20

Recall reason: Choking.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Hungary

Risk details: The suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways..

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


19. Cosmopolitan Watch set


Circular No.: A12/01806/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Finland

Risk details: The plastic of the watch's wrist band contains lead (measured value: 1.3% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.

Mandatory measures: Import rejected at border.


20.Great Wars


Circular No.: A12/01805/20

Recall reason: Chemical, Choking.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: Hungary

Risk details: The suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways. Moreover the suction cup contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 6.1%), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: up 12% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

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


21.Beautiful Charm Girl


Circular No.: A12/01804/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: Hungary

Risk details: The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 27 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market.


22. Girl Fashion Show


Circular No.: A12/01803/20

Cause of recall: Chemical.

Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Country of origin: Hong Kong

Submitted by: Finland

Risk details:The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 42.4%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Mandatory: Import rejected at border.


23. Viga Toys


Circular No.: A12/01802/20

Cause of recall: Choking, Injuries.

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

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: The Netherlands

Risk details: The magnets can detach from the toy and possess a high magnetic flux. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them or, if swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.

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


 

24. Wooden toy


Circular No.: A12/01801/20

Cause of recall: Choking.

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

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: The Netherlands

Risk details: Small parts can easily detach (the steam boiler with chimney and the cabin). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.

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


25. Baby rattle


Circular No.: A12/01800/20

Cause of recall: Choking, Injuries.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: The Netherlands

Risk details:Some parts of the toy (the head, the lid and the right eye) may easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.Some other parts protrude.If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding parts could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area.

Mandatory: Warning consumers of the risks.


26. Children's sweater


Circular No.: A12/01790/20

Cause of recall: Strangulation.

violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN14682.

Country of origin:India

Submitted by: Belgium

Risk details: The product has functional cords with free ends at the neck area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users.


 

27. Pistolet avec chargeur


Circular No.: A12/01789/20

Cause of recall: Damage to sight.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: The Netherlands

Risk details: The kinetic energy of the projectiles fired from the toy gun is too high which can lead to eye injuries.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users.


28.Toy gun


Circular No.: A12/01788/20

Recall reason: Damage to sight.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: The Netherlands

Details of risk: The kinetic energy of the projectiles fired from the toy gun is too high which can lead to eye injuries.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users.


29.Children's blouse


Circular No.: A12/01785/20

Recall reason: Strangulation.

Violation of regulations: The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Country of origin: India

Submitted by: Belgium

Risk details: The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.

Mandatory measures: Recall of the product from end users.


30.Soft toy


Circular No.: A12/01783/20

Recall reason: Choking.

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

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Croatia

Risk details: The product can easily break releasing small parts ( body and tail). As a consequence, a child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.

Mandatory: Destruction of the product.


31. Particle filter mask


Circular No.: A11/00120/20

Cause of recall: Health risk / other.

Compliance: The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Country of origin: China

Submitted by: Romania

Risk details: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional measures.

Mandatory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.


32.Teddy Bear


Circular No.: A11/00118/20

Recall reason: Choking.

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

Country of origin:China

Submitted by: United Kingdom

Risk details: The fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the stuffing material in the mouth and choke.

Mandatory measures: Destruction of the product, Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer).