REACH: ECHA September 28 made available a list of substances that have lead registrants declared. It said this is to aid other companies in coordinating compliance activity. Learn more at bit.ly/2duPj95.
REACH: ECHA September 21 said two of its advisory committees recently issued 53 draft opinions on authorization of certain chemicals. They were not available, but will be "in the near future." See bit.ly/2cEUDk9.
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Units Distributed | Dates Sold | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Remedy |
Australia | Baby Bath Robes: Animal-themed, hooded, | 9/29/16 | Groupon Australia | (U) | Aug 2016-Sep 2016 | No flammability warning labels | (U) | Refunds |
| Circular Saws: 5057KB 185mm dustless | 9/28/16 | Makita | (U) | Jun 2015-Sep 2016 | Blade cover can become stuck | (U) | Repairs |
| Treadmills: Grand, Profile, Ignite, Fitline | 9/27/16 | Just Fitness | (U) | Jul 2015-Sep 2016 | No warnings | (U) | Warning labels |
Canada | Baby Carrier: Chimparoo Trek Chimparoo Multi | 9/23/16 | L'écharpe Porte-bonheur | 1.036 | May 2016-Sep 2016 | Side straps can loosen | One but no injuries | Replacement buckles |
| Bike Helmets: Doodlezz | 9/23/16 | Expanded Recall | 8,200 | Mar 2015-Sep 2016 | Foam liners can detach from shells | None | Refunds |
| Boots: Joe Fresh baby girls' | 9/22/16 | Loblaw | 121 | Aug 2016-Sep 2016 | Pompons detach | (U) | Refunds |
| Deicer: Alaskan Windshield | 9/23/16 | Premier Tech | 56,000 | Oct 2015-Apr 2016 | Cans can corrode and leak | One but no injuries | (U) |
| Light Fixtures: Sygarden halogen pendant | 9/27/16 | Flos | 220 | Jan 2008-Jun 2016 | Dome can detach | None | Repairs |
| Overshoes: TurboToe with steel toe cap | 9/27/16 | Impacto Protective Products | 101 | Jan 2016-May 2016 | Unauthorized mark | None | (U) |
| Ski Boots: Dynafit Khion | 9/28/16 | Salewa North America | 300 | Oct 2015-Jun 2016 | "Potential safety issue" | None | Refunds or replacements |
| Skin Wipes: Various | 9/22/16 | Sage Products | 1.26 million | Aug 2014-Aug 2016 | Microbiological contamination | (U) | (U) |
| Wood Oil: Greenol Plus, Primol Plus, Exterol 050, Carsol | 9/22/16 | Carver Srl Unipersonale | 4,117 | Jan 2014-Sep 2016 | No warnings | One but no injuries | Warning labels |
United Kingdom | Bath/Shower Seats: Folding | 9/23/16 | Coopers of Stortford | (U) | (U) | Collapsing | (U) | Refunds or replacements |
| Battery Packs: Go Packs for Heos 1 speakers | 9/28/16 | Denon | (U) | (U) | Overheating | (U) | Replacements |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice.
EU RAPEX Notices Issued September 23 (Report 38) | | Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Remedy | Austria | Toys: Happy People camera/rattle | Accessible small parts | Voluntary warnings | Czech | Eye Lash Primer: La Lill Primer | Sodium hydroxide | Mandatory withdrawal | Republic | Shampoo: Delkam Hello Kitty | Microbiological contamination | Mandatory withdrawal | | Toys: Jardly Oh Baby Blocks dolls | DEHP | Import rejection | Denmark | Fireworks:AalborgFyrværkerifabrikBOOM11 | Instability | Mandatory withdrawal | Hungary | Sandals: CSCK.S Smargd girls' | Rhinestones and flowers detach | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Shoes: BeiBei WS06F120 girls' | Flowers detach | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Shoes: Linix Art no. B-135 girls' | Flowers detach | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Shoes: Nelli Blu Trampek girls' | Beads detach | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | Netherlands | Ceiling Lamps: Light & Living various models | Accessible live parts | Voluntary recall | | Lighters: Neon B16, ZY-218S1 | Breaking, leaking, overfilled | Ban | Spain | Toys: Music Best Marco's Toys xylophone | Suction pins detach | Mandatory withdrawal | Sweden | Bracelet: Bijoux by Us | Cadmium | Voluntary withdrawal | | Bracelets: NLY Accessories 320869 | Cadmium | Voluntary recall | | Earrings: NLY Accessories 320862 | Lead in rhinestones | Voluntary recall | | Necklaces: Cocoo | Cadmium and nickel | Voluntary withdrawal | | Necklaces: Lotta Design VN277 | Cadmium | Voluntary withdrawal | | Necklaces: Lotta Design VN344 | Lead | Voluntary withdrawal | U.K. | Mobile Phones: Galaxy Note 7 | Batteries overheat | Voluntary recall |
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