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CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 16– 31 AUGUST 2013

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

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 13

HARDGOODS Pages 14 to 21

TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS Pages 22 to 45

COSMETICS, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD Pages 46 to 54

SOFTLINES Pages 55 to 65

Audio Video and Household Appliances (4)

IT & Telecommunication (1)

Luminaries (11)

Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (5)

DIY, Tools and Hardware (2)

Home Furnishing & Houseware (11)

Sport & Leisure Goods (4)

Stationery and Office Supplies (0)

Textile and Clothing (15)

Shoes (7)

Bags and Accessories (0)

Jewelleries (0)

Toys (40)

Juvenile Products (9)

Cosmetics and Personal Care (17)

Household Care (0)

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E&E: AUDIO VIDEO AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY

PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED

EU/IRELAND

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances and equipment

PRODUCT: Dishwasher

BRAND: Bosch, Siemens, Neff

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: See attached document

Batch number/Barcode: See attached document

DESCRIPTION: Domestic kitchen dishwasher.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

FIRE, BURNS

An electrical component in the control panel inside the dishwasher can overheat leading to a risk of fire and burns for consumers.

The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

10 incidents reported (three of which caused fire to spread to the surrounding area).

Voluntary measures: Corrective action.

EU/FRANCE


PRODUCT: Mosquito killer

BRAND: DGK

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

Batch number/Barcode: 3760003991671

DESCRIPTION: Mosquito killer – 220-230 V

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

ELECTRIC SHOCK

There is access to live parts through the insect-killing grill of the casing.

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

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

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA

Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd — Dishlex DX303 Dishwashers (previously repaired under PRA 2007/9689)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Dishwashers, Dishlex DX303, previously repaired in 2007/8 under PRA 2007/9689

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

The affected models are Dishlex DX303SK and DX303WK with green “INSPECTED” labels adjacent to the rating plate and with serial numbers in the range 70700000 to 72400000.

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Unknown

SUPPLIER

Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

No

DEFECTS

An electrical component used in the previous recall may overheat.

HAZARDS

If the defect occurs, the product may pose a fire hazard.

Consumers should only use the machine while in attendance or nearby to monitor it. If any smoke or smell is noticed from the dishwasher, the machine should immediately be turned off at the control panel and power point and Electrolux contacted.

Electrolux are contacting the affected customers, using details from their service database. However, if you own one of these dishwashers, call the toll free number below to register and confirm your contact details. Please have the model and serial number ready and phone

1800 001 218 between 9am to 5pm.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container

UNITS: About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada

DESCRIPTION

The recall involves Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile containers with blade part number 103208 A and blade date codes 03-12 (March 2012) through 07-13 (July 2013). The blade part number and date code are laser etched onto the top of the blade at the bottom of the container. The clear, plastic, 64-ounce container with black plastic handle and lid was sold with Vitamix blender models 7500, Professional Series 300, Professional Series 750 and individually. Replacement blades with part number 104602 A are not affected.

IMPORTER

Unknown

MANUFACTURED IN: United States

HAZARD:

The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled container immediately and contact Vitamix for instructions on how to send back the container (without the lid or any accessories) to the firm for a free repair.

Sold at

Major retailers nationwide and online at vitamix.com from April 2012 to August 2013 for about $529 to $749 with different model base or $149 for the container alone. Products were also sold through show demonstrators, who demonstrate products at retail outlets, consumer shows, fairs and other venues.

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E&E: IT & TELECOMMUNICATION

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Communication and media equipment PRODUCT: IP camera

BRAND: Atom

NAME: Luontokamera

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: IP camera: 074/323 Power supply:L03500M

Batch number/Barcode: 6 410412 361004

DESCRIPTION: IP-camera supplied with a power supply ("AC/DC adapter" model:L03500M). Sold in a black / white cardboard box.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

Power supply unit supplied with the camera poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient.


Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market,

Recall of the product from end users.

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E&E: LUMINARIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Lighting equipment

PRODUCT: Nightlight

BRAND: Argos / Homebase

NAME: Baby Start LED Night Light. Homebase Nightlight

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Babystart (Argos) 910/4000; Homebase 126116

Batch number/Barcode: Article – 126116 – Homebase Bar Code – 5051549099098, Argos Sku - 9104000

DESCRIPTION: LED night light


BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product has been made without an internal fuse, and in certain situations this may lead to premature failure of other components. If there is a spike in the electrical current it is possible that the product may fail and emit smoke or cause a small explosion.

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

Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users.

EU/FINLAND


PRODUCT: LED light

BRAND: Saunia

NAME: LED 45 LED valaisin

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LED light: 46313 ,

Power supply: LTY-1203N36S


DESCRIPTION: LED light supplied with a power supply ("AC adaptor", model:LTY-1203N365). Sold in a white cardboard box.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The power supply unit supplied with the LED light poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient.




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E&E: LUMINARIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/FINLAND


PRODUCT: LED strip light

BRAND: Brilliant

NAME: LED-Strip 3M

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LED-Strip:G93932A05

Power supply:SMS-00120060-S10A


DESCRIPTION: LED-strip supplied with a power supply ("I.T.E Power supply", model:SMS-00120060-S10A). Sold in a blue-yellow-red transparent package.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The power supply unit supplied with the LED strip light poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient.




EU/CZECH REPUBLIC

CATEGORY: Lighting chains

PRODUCT: Lighting chain

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: 138 Polaris

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: CZ 1611-M24.6

Batch number/Barcode: Unknown

DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with electronics for various switching modes.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The wiring to the controller is not securely attached and the thickness of the conductor insulation is insufficient.



EU/CYPRUS


PRODUCT: Christmas LED lighting chain

BRAND: Magic Christmas

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 009-500540


DESCRIPTION: Christmas LED lighting chain with flasher unit, packed in a red cardboard box.


BURNS, FIRE

The plastic enclosure of the flasher unit can catch fire easily.


Compulsory measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

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E&E: LUMINARIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/GERMANY


PRODUCT: LED lighting chain

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: 10 LED Rope Lights



DESCRIPTION: LED lighting chain (rope light) with electronic control unit.


ELECTRIC SHOCK, CHEMICAL

The product poses a risk of electric shock because there is no cord anchorage on the control electronics at the wiring entry point and the wiring is anchored only by the solder connections.

In addition, the product poses a chemical risk because the solder has a high lead content (38%).


Compulsory measures: Import rejected at border.

EU/FINLAND


PRODUCT: LED strip light

BRAND: Viking

NAME: Single Color LED List

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LED strip light:07101 Power supply:KDL-12100


DESCRIPTION: LED strip light supplied with a power supply ("AC/DC adapter" model:12100). Sold in a black-green cardboard box.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The power supply unit supplied with the LED light poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient.




EU/FINLAND


PRODUCT: LED lamp

BRAND: Kanlux

NAME: LED Lamp

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NESTA-LED54-E27-WW


DESCRIPTION: LED lamp, sold in a blue-white-yellow cardboard box. Technical specifications: DR-6W-E27, 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 3000-3400K

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland

ELECTRIC SHOCK

LED lamp poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the live parts of the lamp and accessible parts are not sufficient.




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E&E: LUMINARIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/FINLAND


PRODUCT: LED light

BRAND: Viking

NAME: LED Arbetslampa

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 07051


DESCRIPTION: LED work light supplied with an AC adapter (Model:1212R-A) and a DC adapter (HX138-8401000). Sold in a black-blue cardboard box.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The AC adapter supplied with the LED light poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the live parts of the AC adapter and the accessible connector are not sufficient.




EU/CZECH REPUBLIC


PRODUCT: Lighting chain

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: MULTI FUNCTION

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 100 LED LIGHT


DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with non-replaceable lamps, equipped with a flat dipole plug for connection to the power supply and control box with a button to select different modes of switching.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:

- the wires are not securely connected to the controller and could be pulled off;

- the conductor insulation is of insufficient thickness,

- the conductors are too thin.



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E&E: LUMINARIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/CYPRUS


PRODUCT: Christmas LED lighting chain

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Rice Light

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: LY180-2

Batch number/Barcode: 5290633225825 (on the package)

DESCRIPTION: Christmas LED lighting chain with flasher unit. Packed in a blue cardboard box.


BURNS, FIRE

The plastic enclosure of the flasher unit can catch fire easily.



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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/CYPRUS


PRODUCT: Extension lead

BRAND: Terminator

NAME: Surge Protector

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: XH-7386, Item number: T3801 (2m, 3-way)


DESCRIPTION: Cord extension set (2m, 3-way) with semi-transparent plastic (blue or green). Each socket-outlet is equipped with a red indication light. The product comes in plastic transparent packaging.


ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE

The user can access live parts as the shutters on the socket outlet can be by-passed. The product can overheat and catch fire.



EU/ITALY


PRODUCT: USB power supply. with USB port

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Alimentatore USB

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Supplier's code: 4825


DESCRIPTION: USB 230V/5V power supply for charging USB-compatible devices.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The mechanical resistance is not sufficient and live parts can become accessible. The clearances between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts are not sufficient. The internal connectors are not protected or immobilised in a manner that prevents short-circuits between parts under mains voltage and accessible secondary parts.



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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/CYPRUS


PRODUCT: Mains extension lead

BRAND: Eastern

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Μ66818S


DESCRIPTION: Mains extension lead, "Energy Saving", 1.7m long with 8 socket outlets. The packaging is made of transparent plastic and coloured cardboard.


BURNS, FIRE

The product can catch fire if it overheats.



EU/CYPRUS


PRODUCT: Mains extension lead

BRAND: HOME CLASSIC

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: OHS-03A (3m, 5m, 7m / 3 outlets),

OHS-04A (3m, 5m, 7m / 4 outlets)


DESCRIPTION: Mains extension lead, white, 5m long, with either 3 or 4 socket outlets. The packaging is made of transparent plastic and blue cardboard.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The plastic casing of the socket-outlet is not sufficiently resistant to heat. There is a possibility that live parts could consequently become accessible.



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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA

Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd—TPS 2.5mm 2c+e Flat Cable

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This recall is for Infinity TPS 2.5mm twin and earth flat cable.


This recall is for Infinity TPS 2.5mm twin and earth flat cable model FT3025 with batch numbers: INFMEL081112, INFH210912 and Infinity branded Olsent cable INFH190311. The recall does not include any other cable ranges under the INFINITY or Olsent brands.


The electrical cable has been sold at Masters Home Improvement from April 2012 to August 2013.

SUPPLIER

Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

No

DEFECTS

An issue has been identified with the insulation and sheathing PVC compound of the electrical cable that may lead to a reduction in the cable insulation integrity.

HAZARDS

There is potential for this product to cause a serious electrical shock.

Do not use the cable. Discontinue use immediately and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

For further information please direct all calls and any queries concerning this recall to Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd on 02) 9725 5711, at [email protected].

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HARDGOODS: DIY, TOOLS AND HARDWARE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/SWEDEN

CATEGORY: Machinery

PRODUCT: Chain-saw

BRAND: Jula

NAME: Meec Tools

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Chain-saw 46 cc (Motorsåg 46 cc); article number: 726-728


DESCRIPTION: Chain saw used to slit trees in the forestry industry. The product is used with two hands and driven by a combustion engine.


INJURIES

The chain may not brake automatically in the event of kickback.

The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 11681.

Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

AUSTRALIA

Rexel Electrical Supplies—Bizline Screw Connector

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Screw Connector


Part #SCD050

Part #BIZ390051

Part # SCS100

Part # BIZ390050

Batch # DT32503, DT64104, DT08807, DT32503, DT64104, DT08807


Sold through John R Turk, Rexel Electrical Supplies, Ideal Electrical Supplies, Lear & Smith and electrical industrial wholesalers

SUPPLIER

Rexel Electrical Supplies

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.eiw.com.au

http://www.idealelectrical.com.au

http:// www.jrt.com.au

http://www.learsmith.com.au

http://www.rexel.com.au

DEFECTS

When the screw is tightened in the screw connector, the connector housing may crack. In addition, if the cable is not properly secured in the housing this may cause a “hot spot” to develop and may pose a fire hazard.

HAZARDS

If the defect occurs, the product may pose an electrocution and/or fire hazard.

Cease using the product immediately. Please return any stock to any of the stores listed for an immediate refund.

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HARDGOODS: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment

PRODUCT: Plastic sports bottle

BRAND: Spearmark Housewares

NAME: Monsters University

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 80902 and 93761


DESCRIPTION: Children's plastic sports drinking bottle 621ml/21oz.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the plastic spout on the top of the drinks bottle can be pulled out of the bottle cap and could be swallowed by a child.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14350.


EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Construction products

PRODUCT: Smoke detector

BRAND: Signalys

NAME: Detecteur Avertisseur Autonome de Fumée

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: HS-104 – ref.: 403710

Batch number/Barcode: Batch 10/2012

DESCRIPTION: Smoke detector sold in a blister pack.


ASPHYXIATION

The smoke detector is not sufficiently sensitive. The failure to detect commonly occurring types of fire prevents users and those around them from taking the measures necessary to avoid the risk of fire.



Recall of the product from end users,

Destruction of the product.

EU/ITALY

PRODUCT: Steel oil pot

MANUFACTURED IN: China

No picture available.

CHEMICAL

Migration of lead (5.9 µg/kg - ppb) from steel oil pot from China.

Import not authorized.

EU/ITALY

PRODUCT: Steel woks



CHEMICAL

Too high level of overall migration (43.3 mg/dm²) from steel woks from China.

Re-dispatch.

EU/GREECE

PRODUCT: Tin cans for vine leaves in brine

MANUFACTURED IN: Turkey


CHEMICAL

Corrosion of tin cans for vine leaves in brine from Turkey.

Re-dispatch.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Painted cottage step stools

UNITS: About 2,800

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves L.L.Bean painted wood cottage step stools. They measure about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep and have a slot on the top surface and hard plastic caps on the bottom of all four legs. They were sold in the following colors: black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage and red. Item number 281655 is printed on a sticker on the underside of the stool.

IMPORTER

Unknown


HAZARD:

The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

L.L.Bean has received six reports of incidents involving slips and falls, resulting in soreness and bruising.

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Gas appliances and components

PRODUCT: Gas cooker

BRAND: Beko, Flavel

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: DCG 8511W DCG 8511G DCG 8511SI 8521 NS 8521 W DCG 8511PNW DG 581 W DG 582 W DG 584W DG 581 NWP DG582WP DG581S DG 582 S DG 582 SP DG 582 X DG 584X DG 5822 X,

VC5NDW VC5NDC AP5NDW DCGAP 5 S AP5NDWP AP5NDSP


DESCRIPTION: Free-standing gas cooker with separate cavities for oven and grill. Manufactured prior to January 2009 and converted to LPG bottle gas after production.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

ASPHYXIATION

In cases where the cooker is converted to LPG (bottled gas) after manufacture, and the grill is used with the door closed, which is against the manufacturer's instructions, it is possible for the cooker to emit high levels of carbon monoxide. This can only occur if the product is modified to LPG.

The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Directive.


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EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Furniture

PRODUCT: Bed

BRAND: IKEA

NAME: 1) KRITTER Junior Bed 2) SNIGLAR Junior Bed

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1). Art. No: 60090470,

2). Art. No.: 50087166

Batch number/Barcode: 1) Beds with date stamp (YYWW) from 1114 to 1322 are affected.,

2) Beds with date stamp (YYWW) from 1114 to 1318 are affected.

DESCRIPTION: Bed frames with slatted bed bases, pine and beech wood. The date stamp appears on a label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Poland, Bosnia-Herzegovina

CUTS

The metal rod connecting the guardrail to the bed frame can break. A broken rod could expose sharp metal edges, presenting a laceration hazard.


AUSTRALIA

IKEA—KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior Beds

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

KRITTER junior bed frame/guard rl 70x160 pine

SNIGLAR junior bed frame/guard rl 70x160 beech


20167541 KRITTER bed frm/guard rl 70x160 pine AP CN

70167671 SNIGLAR bed frm/guard rl 70x160 beech AP CN

Only KRITTER junior beds with date stamp (YYWW)

from 1114 to 1322 and SNIGLAR junior beds with date

stamp from 1114 to1318 are affected.


Exclusively at IKEA stores in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA

SUPPLIER

IKEA

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://.www.IKEA.com.au

DEFECTS

The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break during normal use.

HAZARDS

A broken rod could expose sharp metal edges, presenting a laceration hazard.

IKEA kindly asks customers who have a KRITTER or SNIGLAR junior bed to immediately check the date stamp located either on the headboard or the underside of the bed. If you have an affected unit please contact IKEA for a repair kit free of charge.

For more information, please visit IKEA.com.au or contact IKEA on: Homebush Bay, NSW (02) 8002 0400

Tempe, NSW (02) 8020 6641.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Chefmate 2-Quart Tea Kettles

UNITS: About 716,000 in the United States and 1,400 in Canada

DESCRIPTION

This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle.

IMPORTER

Wilton Industries Inc., Woodridge, Ill.

MANUFACTURED IN: Indonesia and China

HAZARD:

Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including five reports of steam traveling up the handle, three reports of hot water spilling from the spout and a report of a hot handle. In addition, four consumers reported the tea kettle base melting onto the stove burner. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.

AUSTRALIA

Imperial Tobacco Australia Limited—Camel Filters 25s and Camel Blue 25s

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Factory made cigarettes (FMC)


Camel Filters 25s EAN pack/carton/shipper 40329154/4032900004341/4032900007342

Camel Blue 25s EAN pack/carton/shipper 40329123/4032900000077/4032900003153


Woolworths, Metcash and route outlets

SUPPLIER

Imperial Tobacco Australia Limited

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

No

DEFECTS

The packaging contains an incorrect health warning image which was replaced by the Competition and Consumer (Tobacco) Amendment Information Standard 2012 (No.1).

HAZARDS

The required graphic health warnings have been specifically developed by the government to assist in preventing deaths and illness attributable to tobacco products by preventing uptake or relapse and encouraging cessation of tobacco use.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement product.

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HARDGOODS: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Machinery

PRODUCT: Folding electric bicycle

BRAND: JR Speed

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: JR 081


DESCRIPTION: Folding bicycle with aluminium frame. Sold with a bag for carrying, battery charger and converter.


ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURIES

There is a risk of electric shock because live parts are exposed. There is a risk of injury following a fall because of the ineffective braking system and because the handlebars and frame can break. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standards IEC 60884-1 and EN 14764.


EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Protective equipment

PRODUCT: Sunglasses

BRAND: Claire's

NAME: Unknown



DESCRIPTION: Green-framed sunglasses with no case or packaging; they have a cardboard label.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

INJURIES

The sunglasses have a category 4 protection filter but the labelling indicates category 3. Given that they do not have the warning 'Not suitable for driving motor vehicles or road use', which is required for category 4 sunglasses, consumers may use them while driving. This could affect the user's vision and might lead to a road accident.

The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1836.


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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA

Aqua Lung Australia Pty Ltd—Suunto Oy High Pressure Rubber Diving Hose

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The high pressure hose is sports/hobby equipment used for diving. The high pressure rubber hose connects to a Suunto dive computer or pressure gauge, or combination product including dive computer and/or pressure gauge. The hoses may also have been sold independently as a stand-alone hose.

The affected hoses are:

- made of black rubber;

- marked with the manufacturing batch code "1812";

- marked with text "5000 PSIG PRESSURE TESTED - MADE IN USA"; and

- the hose diameter is approximately 12.5mm and length is approximately 84cm.

An image of the affected hose and the affected product codes are attached. Other high pressure rubber hoses are not affected.


The affected hoses are marked with the manufacturing batch code "1812".


Sold through specialists dive retailers nationally.

SUPPLIER

Suunto Oy

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.suunto.com

DEFECTS

The affected hoses have been identified to have defective hose material which may impact the durability of the hose, this can cause the hose to leak or rupture.

HAZARDS

The defect can lead to loss of breathing gas at higher than anticipated rates, which may result in severe injury or death.

Consumers should cease use immediately and contact a Suunto Dive authorised dealer or Suunto Authorised Service Center to receive a replacement hose. For further information please contact Aqua Lung Australia Pty Ltd on (03) 9369 1992.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


AUSTRALIA

Mans Nominees Pty Ltd—Elle Style Sunglasses

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Fashion sunglasses


Model no. KL 8816


Mitchells Adventure

SUPPLIER

Mans Nominees Pty Ltd

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

http://www.mitchellsadventure.com.au

DEFECTS

The sunglasses do not meet the lens performance requirements of the mandatory Australian safety standard for sunglasses & fashion spectacles.

HAZARDS

Users may not be sufficiently protected from the sun's damaging UV rays. Prolonged, continual UV light exposure through non-compliant lenses can cause permanent eye damage.

Customers should immediately cease using the product and contact their nearest Mitchells Adventure store for a full refund of the purchase price.

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TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS: TOYS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/ITALY

CORRIGENDUM

Notification below from the PRODUCT RECALLS- Consumer Products– July 16-31 –2012 has been temporarily removed from the RAPEX website pending clarification on the risk.

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft Toy

BRAND: Paco Toys

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Articles 6007,6008 and 1008


DESCRIPTION: Soft stuffed animal-shaped toys in various colours.


CHOKING

The fur on the samples tested became detached when pulled with a lower force than can be applied by a child’s hands and/or mouth. The proven ease with which substantial amounts of fur become detached could cause: - accidental ingestion of fur by biting or sucking the toy; - ingestion of fur remaining on the child's hands after handling the toy; - inhalation and aspiration of fur through the nose or mouth, penetrating the tracheo-bronchial tract; - fur to stick to the conjunctival mucous when the toy enters into direct contact with the eyes or when it is held in the hands. None reported. Legislative Decree No 206/2005, Consumer Code, Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys and Legislative Decree No 54/2011 transposing the Directive.


EU/SPAIN

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soap bubble toy

BRAND: POCOYO

NAME: Bubble

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ref 081094 ref 080748-12406

Batch number/Barcode: 8414778810945 8414778807488

DESCRIPTION: Toy for making soap bubbles.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The soapy liquid contains aerobic mesophile bacteria and enterobacteriaceae. Young children could easily drink the liquid, thereby running the risk of infection.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.


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CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: Disney/PIXAR

NAME: Cars

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: - "Cars" tube, ref 081097 –"Cars" tube and accessories, ref 081133

Batch number/Barcode: Bar codes 841477881097 and 8414778811331, respectively.

DESCRIPTION: Soap bubble toy with the images of different Disney characters and labels showing the importer's details, the bar code and reference and the pictogram for children under 36 months.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms and enterobacteriaceae in high concentrations. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.

Voluntary measures: Import rejected at border.

EU/SPAIN

CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: NICKELODEON

NAME: Pompero Bubble Maker

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: References of the containers: 081093, 080747, 081092, 080746

Batch number/Barcode: Bar codes of the containers: 8414778810938 8414778807471 8414778810921 8414778807464

DESCRIPTION: Toy for making soap bubbles in transparent plastic packaging.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The soapy liquid contains aerobic mesophile bacteria and enterobacteriaceae. Young children could easily drink the liquid, thereby running the risk of infection.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.

Voluntary measures: Import rejected at border.

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CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Hello sweetie

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 319670 (red, blue, green and pink packaging)


DESCRIPTION: Container with liquid for making soap bubbles with drawings and the text HELLO SWEETIE.


MICROBIOLOGICAL

The product poses a microbiological risk because the soapy water in the toys contains mesophilic aerobic microorganisms in high concentrations.There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.


EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy plastic shoes

BRAND: Rubie's

NAME: La Belle Au Bois Dormant

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 3915

Batch number/Barcode: Consignment 18935 FTY #867

DESCRIPTION: Toy plastic shoes

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Hong Kong

CHEMICAL

The plastic of the shoe soles contains 10.2% by mass 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 measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market,


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: My lovely Horse

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 833-1-2-3 833-4-5-6


DESCRIPTION: Toy plastic doll in a blue cardboard box with a transparent window.


CHEMICAL

The product contains 13.2 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).



EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Washable finger paints

BRAND: Lefranc & Bourgeois

NAME: Washable Finger Paint Set

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Product reference: 807449

Batch number/Barcode: Bar code: 3 013648 074491 consignments: 04235002345 and 05 10808 3067

DESCRIPTION: Set of washable finger paints in a cardboard box. Each box contains 5 tubes of finger paint, an apron to protect clothes (size 2-4 years), a small roller and a canvas-mounted card for painting.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France

BURNS, CHOKING, SUFFOCATION

The product contains a small part which easily detaches and could be swallowed by a child. There is a non-permeable plastic bag which poses a risk of suffocation. The apron poses a risk of burns because the flames spread too fast if the apron catches fire.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: My Lovely Vogue Current

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Article number: 2636828576

Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 8595586368283

DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll about 15 cm tall with purple-green hair in a ponytail and a yellow dress. The doll is supplied in a purple cone.


CHEMICAL

The product contains 11.8 % by mass of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.2 % by mass of di-n-butyl phthalate



EU/CZECH REPUBLIC

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Doll

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: My Little Pony

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 222 Item No.: 4914195


DESCRIPTION: Doll with accessories in pink cardboard box with handle and transparent window.


THE PRODUCT MAYBE COUNTERFEIT

CHEMICAL

The product contains 15.5 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy trumpet

BRAND: Baby Concert

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: N°36303

Batch number/Barcode: Batch: CF120017 – EAN code: 3588270036303

DESCRIPTION: Yellow and red plastic toy trumpet.


CHOKING

The product is intended for children aged less than 36 months and has small detachable parts that could be put in the mouth and cause choking.

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




EU/CZECH REPUBLIC

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic doll with accessories

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Beauty LEGEND

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO.2006 5 ITEM NO: TN94485


DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll (about 11 cm tall ) with accessories (e.g. dresses, pink bike with yellow wheels and handlebars, pink handbag, green comb-brush, green guitar). Packaging: cardboard box with a transparent window. On the front of the box contains the following text: "COLLECTION EDITION; Beauty LEGEND, The Guide Vogue Current". On the back side of the package is stated: CE marking, unsuitable for children under the age of 3 years.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 16 % 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.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic doll

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: AMY

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM NO: L3514/300 CTN

Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 8 351430 022004

DESCRIPTION: Plastic mermaid doll, about 30 cm tall in red colour and long hair. The doll is packed in a transparent plastic bag decorated with flowers with CE marking, unsuitable for children under the age of 3 years.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 18.9 % 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.


EU/CZECH REPUBLIC

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic dolls

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Style Lovely Girl, Happy every day set

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ITEM NO: 1535138240 – doll 1,

ITEM NO: TT975-15 – doll 2

Batch number/Barcode: EAN: 8595586351384; 1288A – doll 1,

EAN: 8590975009242 – doll 2

DESCRIPTION: Plastic dolls approximately 27 cm tall with light or dark long hair, shod in pink shoes. The dolls are dressed in different colourful dress with glitters and with a hanger for the neck. The doll is packed in a paper box with pink and purple print and plastic transparent window. On the front cover is only the English text (Style, Lovely Girl, Happy every day set). On the back cover is a pictogram „Not suitable for children under 3 years of age” and CE marking.


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CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: Unknown

NAME: SWEET Pretty Girl Happy Angel

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No. 720


DESCRIPTION: Plastic doll approximately 30 cm tall with long blond hair pulled back into a ponytail. The doll is dressed in colourful flowered dress. The package includes another dress and a plastic hat. On the packaging there are also following inscriptions: Fashion Girl, COLLECTION THEM ALL, AGES 3+, CE marking, CHOCKING HAZARD.


CHEMICAL



EU/AUSTRIA

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy puzzle clock

BRAND: MW

NAME: Puzzle Uhr "Clown"



DESCRIPTION: Round wooden clock with a painted clown, its arms as the hands of the clock, the clock face as a puzzle, numbers with plastic knobs.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts which can be swallowed by young children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.


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EU/MALTA

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft toy

BRAND: Koochie

NAME: Easter

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. 1369378


DESCRIPTION: Pinkish coloured soft toy in the shape of a sheep with fluffy long fuzz. On the front part, the sheep is carrying a yellow and green soft toy flower.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the fluffy material can be easily removed by the small children, put in the mouth, get stuck and block the airways flow.

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


EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft toy

BRAND: Aurora

NAME: Unknown



DESCRIPTION: Soft toy sold without packaging. It has a cardboard label with 'Aurora Yoohoo Friends Let's Play' on it among other information. The toy's stuffing is made, depending on the part of the toy, of either small balls or fibre.


CHOKING

The fibre stuffing is accessible and poses a risk of choking for young children if put in the mouth.




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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Fluffy activity toy

BRAND: Latitude

NAME: The activity sheep

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref 333521


DESCRIPTION: Fluffy toy sheep with a plastic rattle and teething ring.


CHOKING, SUFFOCATION

Access can be gained to the fibrous stuffing material which could cause choking. The packaging is an impermeable plastic bag which could cover the mouth, nose or head of a child causing suffocation.




EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy car

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Cartoon Cars

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: NO MQ 333-1 / NO MQ 333-2


DESCRIPTION: Toy fire engine, battery-driven, with music and lights.


CHOKING

The rubber wheel can be detached and is a small part that could be swallowed by a young child.


Voluntary measures: Withdrawal of the product from the market


EU/SWEDEN

CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: Nurse-A-Baby

NAME: Melissa

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 2.11.0206


DESCRIPTION: A baby doll with white and pink clothes. The packaging is made of soft, transparent PVC plastic.


ENVIRONMENT

The packaging poses a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contains up to 474 mg/kg of cadmium.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation 1907/2006.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Squeeze toy

BRAND: Shrilling Chicken

NAME: Pud Bully III



DESCRIPTION: A chicken made of yellow and red plastic that makes a screaming sound when squeezed.


ENVIRONMENT

The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the plastic in the chicken contains up to 10% short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).


EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Pull-along toy

BRAND: Leyuan

NAME: Cartoon Airplane

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Name/type AB000632; serial no: 9001


DESCRIPTION: Battery-operated pull-along toy in the form of a helicopter with a brightly coloured pilot seated in it. Music and light are activated when the helicopter moves. There are brightly coloured insertable pieces inside the toy and a transparent plastic ball-shaped rattle in the tailplane.


CHOKING

The toy can break releasing small parts which could be swallowed by young children and cause choking.



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy car

BRAND: Feng Sheng

NAME: Bear Paradise

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: AA010776; serial no: FW-2013


DESCRIPTION: Battery-operated, brightly coloured plastic toy in the form of a car; light and music are activated when the car moves. The passenger compartment holds a small bear, behind which is a column with a bear's head and rings with built-in plastic balls.


CHOKING

The toy can break releasing small parts which pose a risk of choking.



EU/CYPRUS

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Children's pool set

BRAND: CREATIVE

NAME: Basketball aqua action

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item.No. 5690

Batch number/Barcode: 7 27565 05690 6

DESCRIPTION: A pool set which includes three coloured balls and one hoop with a net.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Israel

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the grip of the hoop contains 13.20 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 6.71 % by weight di-butyl phthalate (DBP).

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.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Puzzle

BRAND: Lifetime Games

NAME: Brain game

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. 35338


DESCRIPTION: Puzzle consisting of irregularly bent, silver-coloured metal letters.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it releases up to 34.5 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.


EU/GERMANY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Plastic unicorn figure

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Magazine 'Die Prinzessin und das Einhorn' issue 2/2013


DESCRIPTION: Plastic unicorn figure - free gift with the magazine 'Die Prinzessin und das Einhorn', issue 2/2013.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 8.7 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Inflatable Swim-Ring

BRAND: SUNCO

NAME: 20'' Printed Swim Ring

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item.No:#T-8620


DESCRIPTION: Inflatable 20'' swim-ring printed with various cartoon figures. The product is packed in a transparent bag. Model number, barcode and manufacturer's name are written on a card inside the package.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the swim-ring contains 14.03 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and the swim-ring valve contains 3.51 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). In addition,the swim-ring contains 8.25 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and the swim-ring valve contains 27.85 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP).



EU/HUNGARY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Dolls

BRAND: Noblest Show

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model. 037

Batch number/Barcode: Bar code: 5823331124062

DESCRIPTION: Two dolls with accessories in a cardboard box with a transparent window.


CHEMICAL

The head of the doll contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Measured value: 27% by weight.




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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Bath toy

BRAND: New Kai Li

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: ST566


DESCRIPTION: Eight orange coloured, squeezable plastic, whistling fishes in a transparent polythene bag with a cardboard label.


CHEMICAL

The plastic material of the toy contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Measured value: 19% by weight of DEHP.




EU/CYPRUS

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft Balls

BRAND: Force Link

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Batch No: 20120915


DESCRIPTION: Two multicoloured, soft balls in a plastic transparent bag. The brand name, model barcode and warnings are written on the card which closes the bag.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the green-white ball contains 0.48 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and the multicoloured ball contains 0.40 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Babies' mobile

BRAND: Heng Run

NAME: Animal Mobile

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 2223


DESCRIPTION: Toy intended to be hung above a baby's bed. It consists of a plastic frame with four arms, a hangable plush flower and four hangable plush animals. Packaging is a cardboard box with a transparent window.


CHOKING

The eyes and noses of the animal figures pose a risk of choking for small children because they can be easily detached and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed.



EU/HUNGARY

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Projectile game

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Amazing Arrow Helicopter 588

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item.No: HY-588A


DESCRIPTION: Hard plastic arrow that can be shot using a rubber band. The arrow spins and lights up. Packaging: plastic bag closed with card.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the kinetic energy of the rigid projectiles is too high, exceeding the permitted levels.



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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Eraser

BRAND: Beach Time

NAME: Swimming Eraser

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item Model: 4183


DESCRIPTION: Eraser in the shape of a pig wearing a swimming costume and a swimbelt. The eraser is packaged in a small plastic sachet.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material of the swimbelt contains 16 % by weight of bis (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 the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.



EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Toys


BRAND: Henbrandt

NAME: Bubble Magic

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PO414791 / R00038

Batch number/Barcode: Batch no: 1081, 1086 & 1088.

DESCRIPTION: 60ml screw-top tubs of bubble solution. The screw-top includes a bubble wand. Contained in a display box of 24 pieces in various colours.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Arab Emirates

MICROBIOLOGICAL

The product poses a microbiological risk because the total microbial count in the liquid exceeds the permitted limits. Measured value: - 15000 cfu/ml of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - 15000 cfu/ml of Pseudomonas species - 1500 cfu/ml of yeast The liquid could drip from the wand or spill from the pot onto the skin of a child and/or be swallowed by a child.

The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.


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CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy gun

BRAND: Classic Line

NAME: Orion



DESCRIPTION: Battery-operated, 23 cm plastic toy gun with LED light, sound effects and a red laser. Packaged in a plastic bag.


DAMAGE TO SIGHT

The power of the laser is too high.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.


EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft Toy

BRAND: BabyNat

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BN 743

Batch number/Barcode: Lot A12036

DESCRIPTION: Soft toy in the form of a bear (H19, L14, W8 cm), Weight: 60g. Product and and cardboard packaging (H23, L14, W8 cm).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it has an opening at the back where the seams are visible. A child could put its finger into this opening, remove the fibrous material used to stuff the toy and put it into the mouth. The fibrous stuffing can get caught in the child's larynx and block the respiratory tracts.



EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Children's Christmas costume

BRAND: Dake

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 715034-5


DESCRIPTION: Christmas-themed costume (jacket, trousers, hat and belt) made of red and white felt in sizes to fit girls and boys from 1 to 7 years.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: The Netherlands

CHEMICAL

The black plastic of the belt contains 3.5% by mass of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).





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Hachette Children's Books—"Red Green Blue I Love You" & "Count My Kisses 1 2 3" Board Books

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

"Red Green Blue I Love You" by Sara Magsamen

(Published 09th July 2013) ISBN:9780316133531

"Count My Kisses 1 2 3" by Sara Magsamen

(Published 09th July 2013) ISBN: 9780316133548

Both books are board books targeted for babies and toddlers. Each one has a handle with colourful wooden beads included on a bar.


Red Green Blue I Love You (ISBN:9780316133531)

Count My Kisses 1 2 3 (ISBN: 9780316133548)


Bookstores

SUPPLIER

Hachette Children's Books

SUPPLIER'S WEB SITE

https://www.hachettechildrens.com.au

DEFECTS

The bars on the books can detach and release small parts.

HAZARDS

Small parts may pose a potential choking hazard to young children.

Consumers can return the book to the place of purchase for a full refund or send it to Hachette Children’s Books for a full refund including postage:

Red Green Blue I Love You / Count My Kisses 1 2 3

Hachette Children's Books

Level 17/207 Kent St

SYDNEY, NSW 2000

For further information on this recall please call 02 8248 0800.

USA

NAME OF PRODUCT:

Sulley character stuffed animal

UNITS: 25,000 in the U.S. and 1,100 in Canada

DESCRIPTION

Sulley is a furry blue creature from the Monsters movies. The Build-A-Bear stuffed monster is covered in blue furry fabric with purple spots, horn on its head and has blue eyes measuring about 1 inch in diameter. The stuffed monster is about 17 inches high and 10.5 inches wide. Tracking label ending with 4384 or 4385 for USA and 4378 for Canada can be found on a sewn in label on the backside of the leg of the stuffed monster.

IMPORTER

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


HAZARD:

The stuffed animal’s eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES

None reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Sulley from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

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PRODUCT: Pushchair

BRAND: Dimples

NAME: Mobi Tandem

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model Number 5900; Barcode - 5390946043861

Batch number/Barcode: Batch - PO-912-120615

DESCRIPTION: Tandem pushchair with top seat and bottom seat.


ENTRAPMENT

The front left side of the chassis folding mechanism is defective and as a result the pushchair can collapse when the child is in it resulting in crush injuries.


EU/FRANCE

CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Toy pushchair

BRAND: Miss Théa

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref.: No 42694 –

Batch number/Barcode: Batch CF 120024 EAN code: 32403100

DESCRIPTION: Pink toy pushchair in a transparent plastic bag.


CHEMICAL

The product contains 0.57% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the pink plastic of the structure.




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PRODUCT: Children’s bicycle seat

BRAND: Hota

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: 02-ABC, No. 3092/95,


DESCRIPTION: Dark-blue plastic rear mounted child’s seat covered by varicoloured textile with teddy motifs, yellow belts to restrain a child, red plastic footrests with yellow plastic restrain element. The pack comprises also two metallic bars of 45 cm each, attachment mechanism and set of assembly elements. Packed in a transparent plastic bag without any written information.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Czech Republic

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because is not equipped with a compulsory guard which shall shield the feet and because the footrests do not provide sufficient ergonomics for the child’s feet. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14344.

Voluntary measures: Warning consumers of the risks


EU/BULGARIA


PRODUCT: Pushchair

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: Simple Buggy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model D202G-B - blue colour ,

Model D202G-Р - pink colour

Batch number/Barcode: barcode 0298340000037,

barcode 2983410000036

DESCRIPTION: Pushchair sold in polyethylene packaging with a label containing information in Bulgarian.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because:

- there are sharp edges,

- the parking device does not activate simultaneously for all wheels,

- it does not have sufficient stability and can overturn during use.



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PRODUCT: Pushchair

BRAND: Unknown

NAME: 2 Position Buggy

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model S700-OB and S700-RB

Batch number/Barcode: barcode 0298343000034 ,

barcode 0298344000033

DESCRIPTION: Pushchair sold in polyethylene packaging with a label with information in Bulgarian.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because:

- there are sharp edges,

- the blocking mechanism for folding may release accidentally,

- it does not have sufficient stability and can overturn during use.



EU/BULGARIA


PRODUCT: Children’s high chair

BRAND: Howawa

NAME: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Н 8831

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