REACH: A March 2 webinar by the European Chemicals Agency covered management and data sharing tips when working with other members of a SIEF (substance information exchange forum), which is a collection of companies that register chemicals together. Find a recording of the one-hour event and related items at bit.ly/1TwtW4u. The goal is getting ready for the 2018 REACH reporting deadlines
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Units Distributed | Dates Sold | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Remedy |
Australia | Cribs: DaVinci Jenny Lind 3-in-1 | 3/9/16 | Toys R Us Australia | (U) | Jul 2015-Jan 2016 | Noncompliant mattress/frame gaps | (U) | Refunds |
| GPS Wristbands: BB5 | 3/9/16 | GolfBuddy Australia | (U) | Aug 2015-Mar 2016 | Sweat can lead to skin burns | (U) | Firmware upgrades |
| Hoverboards: 2 Wheel Smart Self-Balancing Scooter | 3/7/16 | Hoverboard Store | (U) | Oct 2015-Dec 2015 | Unapproved charger | (U) | Replacement chargers |
| Toys: Buzzy Bee wooden pull | 3/7/16 | Brand Protocole | (U) | Jul 2015-Feb 2016 | Wheels detach | (U) | Replacements |
New Zealand | Hair Dryers: Beautycare | 3/3/16 | Kmart | (U) | Jan 2015-Feb 2016 | Flexing can degrade cord insulation | (U) | Refunds |
United Kingdom | Toys: Twist & Lock Blocks | 3/9/16 | Tiger UK | (U) | Since Nov 2015 | Small blocks detach | (U) | Refunds |
| Toys: Twist & Lock Giraffe | 3/9/16 | Tiger UK | (U) | Since Nov 2015 | Ears detach | (U) | Refunds |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice.
EU RAPEX Notices Issued March 4 (Report 9) | | Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Remedy | Cyprus | Electric Blankets: Casa Vetro | Overheating | Mandatory withdrawal | Finland | Lighting: HQ self-adhesive LED strip | Inadequate insulation, more | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Lighting: Unknown brand 50 LED chain | Poor mechanical strength, more | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | France | Clothing: Edefa XG-19 children's tracksuits | Azo dyes | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Teethers: Darra amber necklaces | Cord breaks easily | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Arte Regal Reloj Eva clock puzzle | Clock hands detach | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Christys Swamp Creaper costume | Flammable mask, waist rope | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Okoia Addendo Horloge clock puzzle | Number 5 breaks easily | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | Germany | Bicycle Lights: Colorful Wheel | Accessible live pins | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Clothing: Stocker point women's lederhosen | Chromium VI | Voluntary withdrawal | | Musical Valve Oil: Ultra Pure | Missing labeling and CR closures | Mandatory withdrawal | Hungary | Clothing: Abound Kid-007 children's pants | Waist drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Clothing: Ad Miring children's sets | Hood drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Clothing: Playback-2 children's sweatshirts | Hood drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | Poland | Toys: Puzzle Cube | Stickers easily detached | Voluntary withdrawal | Portugal | Toys: Fantástiko xylophone | Mallet and keys break easily | Mandatory withdrawal | | Toys: Vivabook modeling clay | Colbalt | Mandatory withdrawal | Romania | Flashlights: Livarno Lux rechargeable | Batteries can explode | Voluntary recall | | Gate Closers: Assa Abloy MAB 620C | Mechanism body fractures | Voluntary recall | Spain | Lighting: ExtraStar nightlight | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory withdrawal | | Lighting: F-Line lamp holder | Accessible live parts | Mandatory withdrawal | | Toys: Koh I Noor Prstove Barvy finger paint | Cobalt, aluminum | Mandatory withdrawal | United | Clothing: Micheline gloves | Azo dyes | Voluntary recall | Kingdom | Lighting: Rainbow Walker Mini Party LED | Nut can become live | Voluntary destruction | | Lighting: Supertech Magic Ball LED | Cover easily removed | Voluntary withdrawal | | Lighting: Supertech Party Light LED | Weak cord anchorage, small pins | Voluntary withdrawal | | Lighting: Supertech Sunflower LED | Weak cord anchorage, small pins | Voluntary withdrawal |
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