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).
