Christmas Trees: NFPA January 3 urged (bit.ly/2Rj3GAq) taking them down by pointing to data it said show that while infrequent, related fires tend to be severe with higher death rates.
Consumer Rights: The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission January 3 clarified consumer rights related to faulty products, including safety issues. It included common misperceptions and links to tools and guidance. See bit.ly/2D2CJIA.
REACH: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) January 9 said it has begun a joint enforcement action with all EU/EEA nations on registration requirements. Focus in on substances imported or made in one- to 100-ton quantities. Inspections will occur in 2019 with a report targeted for late 2020. See bit.ly/2FmirLH.
Lighters: ISO January said updates to its ISO 9994 standard involve flame heights and fuel storage quantities. See its statement at bit.ly/2QDE6Rm.
CPSC-Administered Recalls |
Product | Date1 | Company | Hazard | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy |
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, CPSC last issued a recall notice on December 20. |
1 Dates in parentheses are original dates for reannouncements. 2Numbers in parentheses are units in joint recalls with Health Canada (C) and/or Mexico's Profeco (M). (U)=unspecified |
CPSC Calendar * |
When | CPSCers | With | Topic | Where | To Learn More |
The following meetings are contingent on the end of the ongoing government shutdown. |
Jan 14 2:30- | Robert Adler and staff | PGMA | G300 standard | Bethesda, Md. | Maureen Kentoff, mkentoff@cpsc.gov |
Jan 22 10:00 | Scott Ayes | ASTM F15.45 | Candle incidents | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 23 2:00p | Hope Nesteruk and others | ASTM F15.16 | F1004 updates | Teleconference | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov |
* (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. |
ASTM Proposals |
Subject | (Work Item) Standard | Related to | Contact |
Playing Surfaces | (WK66474) F1936 - 10(2015) Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing Systems as Measured in the Field | Repeatability and reproducibility | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
ASTM New, Reapproved and Revised Standards |
Subject | Standard | Contact |
Bicycles | F2043-13(2018), Standard Classification for Bicycle Usage | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
Building Material | E119-18ce1, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials | Tom O'Toole, totoole@astm.org |
Dishwashers | F860-07(2018)e1, Standard Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Multiple Tank, Rackless Conveyor Type | Kristy Straiton, kstraiton@astm.org |
Playing Surfaces | F1702 - 10(2018), Standard Test Method for Measuring Impact-Attenuation Characteristics of Natural Playing Surface Systems Using a Lightweight Portable Apparatus | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
Ski Goggles | F659-10(2018), Standard Specification for Ski and Snowboard Goggles | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
Vegetable Peelers | F1371-13(2018)e1, Standard Specification for Vegetable Peeling Machines, Electric | Kristy Straiton, kstraiton@astm.org |
Wrestling Mats | F2983-13(2018), Standard Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
UL Proposals and Outlines |
Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact |
Air Conditioners | 1/4/19 | UL 484, Room Air Conditioners | Dielectric strength, circuits | Alan.T.McGrath@ul.com |
Cables | 1/10/19 | UL 854, Service-Entrance Cables | Marker threads, more | Linda.L.Phinney@ul.com |
Power Cords | 1/4/19 | UL 817, Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords | Measuring lengths | Linda.L.Phinney@ul.com |
Transformers | 1/7/19 | UL 1562, Transformers, Distribution, Dry-Type - Over 600 Volts | Thermal aging | Patricia.A.Sena@ul.com |
UL New Editions and Revised Standards |
Subject | Date | Standard | Contact |
Arc Fault Equipment | 1/4/19 | UL 2748, Arcing Fault Quenching Equipment | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.com |
Microwave Ovens | 1/3/19 | UL 923, Microwave Cooking Appliances | Amy.K.Walker@ul.com |
Plastic | 1/8/19 | UL 1692, Polymeric Materials - Coil Forms | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.com |
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy |
Australia | Air Conditioners: Braemar SCHF21C3S and SCHF25C3S | 1/8/19 | Seeley International | Power factor correction capacitors can fail | (U) | (U) | Oct 2016-Mar 2018 | Repairs |
| Bicycles: Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus | 1/8/19 | Specialized Australia | Steerer tube collar can crack | (U) | 4,409 | Jan 2016-Jan 2019 | Replacement collars |
| Candle Holders: Christmas Cheer Branch | 1/8/19 | Eastern Ocean | Wreath around holder is flammable | (U) | (U) | Sep 2018-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
| Coveralls: S18 NB147950 and S18 NB148008 cotton, babies | 1/9/18 | Target Australia | Zipper pull can detach | (U) | (U) | May 2018-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
Canada | Bathroom Cleaner: 600002 355mL | 1/3/19 | Norwex Canada | Inadequate hazard labeling | None | 14,303 | May 2018-Nov 2018 | (U) "dispose of" |
| Dolls: Montoy Little Princess | 1/3/19 | Dollarama | DEHP | None | 111,378 | Sep 2017-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
| Icicle Lights: Life at Home 50 count LED | 1/3/19 | Loblaw | Overheating | Four but no injuries | 847 | Sep 2018-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
New Zealand | Bath Toys: Dolphins, ducks, and frogs | 1/3/19 | SDL Trading | Small parts | (U) | (U) | (U) | Refunds |
| Plush Toys: Reindeer | 1/3/19 | AMP Capital | Nose can detach | (U) | (U) | (U) | (U) "return" |
| Rattles: TOY023 | 1/8/19 | Kentsing Trading | Drop test failure | (U) | (U) | (U) | (U) "dispose of" |
| Riding Mowers: Kubota Z411KW-48-AU and Z421KW-54-AU | 1/10/18 | CB Norwood Distributors | Rollover protection system can fail | (U) | (U) | (U) | Repairs |
| Toy Vehicles: Remote Control 1:6 - ATV Madness | 1/4/19 | Kmart New Zealand | USB chargers can overheat | (U) | (U) | Oct 2018-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
United | Baby Blankets: 4.0 Tog Duvet | 1/7/19 | Argos | Over-insulated (babies can overheat) | (U) | (U) | (U) | Refunds |
Kingdom | Keyrings: Squish Me 50175, 50179, 50206, 49956, and 50101 | 1/8/19 | Claire's | Small parts can detach | (U) | (U) | May 2018-Oct 2018 | Refunds |
| Power Adapters: 0910 | 1/8/19 | Unknown | Small creepage and clearance distances | (U) | (U) | (U) | (U) "destruction" |
| Power Adapters: CN-05G53P-LOC00-XXX-XXXX-AXX | 1/8/19 | Dell | End caps can separate | (U) | 61 | Jan 2017-Mar 2017 | Replacements |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) Notices Issued January 4 (Report 1) |
Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Action |
Croatia | Climbing Gear: Rock Empire Dynamax | Poor load resistance | Voluntary withdrawal/recall |
| Climbing Harnesses: Roca Amazonia B6122 | Stitching can break | Voluntary recall |
Cyprus | Magnets: En Shrine Cake | Food-like | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Magnets: Jumbo Squisny G4232 Cake | Food-like | Mandatory withdrawal |
Czech Rep. | Perfume: Yvfs Saint Laorfnt Opium (counterfeit) | Allergenic substances | Mandatory withdrawal |
Estonia | Gloves: Birreti leather | Chromium VI | Voluntary withdrawal |
Finland | Soldering Wire: Cynel Unipress Juotostina (two) | Lead | Ban |
| Tealight Candles: Depesche 441243_A | Attached to cardboard | Ban and mandatory recall |
France | Disinfectant: Silcare Hydro Sept | Inadequate ingredient labeling | Voluntary withdrawal/recall |
| Play Equipment: Pilsan Castle Slide 07962 | Lead in paint | Voluntary recall |
| Slime: Unknown brand Magnetic Putty | Barium, lead, and boron | Voluntary recall |
| Teething Rings: Janod Baby Pop | Bead can detach | Voluntary recall |
| Toy Blocks: Universe of Imagination Discovery | Loose small parts | Voluntary withdrawal/recall |
Hungary | Plush Toys: Unknown brand QQV-115 monkey | Nose can detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
Italy | Glitter Spray: Idea's Christmas Spray | Inadequate safety labeling | Ban |
Portugal | Plush Pajama Bags: JJA Range various animals | Zippers can detach | Voluntary recall |
Slovakia | Plush Toys: Aurora YooHoo (counterfeit) | Suction cups can detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Plush Toys: Best All 920973 bear | Eyes can detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Plush Toys: Unknown brand A-20089 bear | Eyes, nose, suction cups detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
Slovenia | Floodlights: Emos Futura2 ZS1821 | Inadequate safety labeling | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Floodlights: JAKA&I LR20S/LED | Inadequate safety labeling | Voluntary withdrawal |
Spain | Beach Toys: Marco's Juguete Playa | Sharp points | Import rejection |
| Boots: Camelot children's taupe or pink | Rhinestones can detach | Import rejection |
| Dolls: Super Juguete Cute 1836 | Small parts can break off | Import rejection |
| Extension Cords: Innova VD3015DU | Shutters too loose | Import rejection |
| Lounges: Crespo various models | Legs lack locking mechanisms | Import rejections |
| Shoes: Scalpers Marshall 16329 men's | Chromium VI | Import rejection |
| Toy Tea Sets: Panritos Luxury Kitchen Play Set | Parts can break into sharp edges | Import rejection |
Sweden | Decorative Trees: Konstsmide 3377-600 LED | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Voluntary withdrawal |
U.K. | Power Adapters: Unknown brand 0910 | Small creepage/clearance | Voluntary destruction |