Recall Notifications – 2020 – 35、36 Week
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.
From the 35th to 36th week of 2020, there are 19 cases of consumer goods recalled in the US and EU markets, including 1 case of textile products and footwear, 17 cases of toys, and 1 case of accessories. The recalled cases mainly involve safety issues such as health risks, excessive chemical components, small parts (choking), and swallowing hazards.
1、Toy Clay
Circular No.: A12/01210/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-3.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Risk details: boron migration from toys is too high. Ingestion or exposure to excessive boron may damage the child's reproductive system and thus its health.
Mandatory measures: product destruction (by the importer).
2、Toy Gun
Circular No.: A12/01209/20
Recall reason: asphyxiation risk.
Violation of regulations: products do not meet the requirements of toy safety instructions or related European standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Risk details: the sucker of the projectile can be easily removed. If a child puts a projectile in his mouth, the sucker may separate and block the respiratory tract.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market (by importer).
3、Rubber Duck Toy
Circular No.: A12/01203/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Details of risk: the plastic material of the toy contains excess di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may damage children's health and may damage the reproductive system.
Mandatory measures: product destruction, product exit from market (by importer).
4. Plastic Dolls
Circular No.: A12/01202/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Details of risk: toy plastics contain excess di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may damage children's health and may damage the reproductive system.
Mandatory measures: product destruction, product exit from market (by importer).
5. Plastic Dolls
Circular No.: A12/01197/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Risk details: the toy contains di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisonyl phthalate (DINP). These phthalates may damage children's health and may damage the reproductive system.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market (by importer).
6. Plush Toys
Circular No.: A12/01192/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Finland
Risk details: the plastic material of the sucker contains excess di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and. DEHP may endanger children's health and may damage their reproductive system.
Mandatory: refusal to import at the border.
7. Activity Game Pad
Circular No.: A11/00077/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
Compliance: Products do not comply with toy safety requirements and relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Finland
Risk details: due to the weakness of some joints, the fiber filling material of hemispherical hanging toys is easy to use. A child may put the stuffing in his mouth and cho it.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
8. Toy Gun
Circular No.: A11/00076/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: India
Submitted by: United Kingdom
Risk details: ink on some water tank stickers contains excessive lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may lead to developmental neurotoxicity.
Mandatory measures: end-user recall (provided by manufacturer).
9. Plush Toys
Circular No.: A12/01190/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: United Kingdom
Risk details: packaging plastic is too thin. If the child is playing with packaging, plastic may cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.
Mandatory measures: destruction of products.
10. Hand Toys
Circular No.: A12/01189/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
Compliance: Products do not comply with toy safety requirements and relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Finland
Risk details: small parts (pink bubble balls) can be easily removed. A child can put them in his mouth and cho them.
Mandatory: Denial of imports at borders.
11. Dental Gum Toys
Circular No.: A12/01188/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Finland
Risk details: small parts can easily fall off or bite from gum. As a result, children may die cho them.
Mandatory measures: prohibition of sale of products and any ancillary measures.
12. Watches
Circular No.: A12/01187/20
Cause of recall: chemical composition exceeded standard
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Germany
Risk details: the product releases excess nickel. Nickel is a strong sensitizer, which can cause allergic reactions if nickel is present in articles in direct long-term contact with the skin.
Mandatory measures: recall products from end users and withdraw products from the market (by importers).
13. Unicorn Toys
Circular No.: A12/01186/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Lithuania
Risk details: small parts are easily removed from the toy (bangs on the forehead), and the toy may break to produce small parts. A child may put them in his mouth and cho them
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
14. Snake Toys
Circular No.: A12/01185/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Lithuania
Risk details: small parts are easily removed from toys (torso, tail and tongue), and toys may break and produce small parts. A child may put them in his mouth and cho them.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
15. Slim Toy Bag
Circular No.: A12/01184/20
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-3.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Poland
Risk details: boron migration from toys is too high. Ingestion or exposure to excessive boron may damage the child's reproductive system and thus its health.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market (by importer).
16. Aircraft Toys
Circular No.: A12/01183/20
Cause of recall: risk of suffocation
Violation of regulations: products do not meet the requirements of toy safety instructions and related European standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Lithuania
Risk details: small parts are easily removed from the toy (part of the wheel, wing and tail), and the toy may break to produce small parts. A child may put them in his mouth and cho them. Also, the plastic is too thin. If the child is playing with packaging, plastic may cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
17. Toy Putty
Circular No.: A12/01182/20
Recall reason: asphyxiation risk.
violation of regulations: the product does not meet the requirements of the toy safety directive and related european standard EN 71-1.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Latvia
Risk details: the product contains a small magnet with high magnetic flux. A child can put a magnet in his mouth and cho it. If children swallow small magnets and other metal objects, they may attract each other, causing intestinal obstruction or perforation.
Mandatory measures: destruction of products (provided by distributors).
18. Wooden Swing Chairs
Circular No.: A12/01181/20
Recall reason: injury risk.
Violation of regulations: products do not meet the requirements of toy safety instructions and related European standard EN 71-8.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Czech Republic
Risk details: adjusting the buckle may accidentally move, causing the swing seat to move from its horizontal position. This may cause the child to fall off the swing.
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
19. Children's Raincoats
Circular No.: A11/00074/200
Recall reason: chemical composition exceeds the standard.
Violation of regulations: products do not comply with REACH regulations.
Country of origin: China
Submitted by: Denmark
Risk details: the product contains excess di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-" isonyl phthalate "(DINP). These phthalates may endanger children's health and may cause damage to their reproductive system and liver. .
Mandatory measures: withdrawal of products from the market.
