Ex-BEARHFTI: California's Bureau of Household Goods and Services' January legislative update includes its name change effective at the new year from the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation. It also notes the January 2020 effective date of recent flame-retardant restrictions (PSL, 9/10/18) covering juvenile products, upholstered furniture, and mattresses. Read it at bit.ly/2Fxmgyr.
Winter Fires: The most recent one-page brochure from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration notes that half of home heating fires occur in December to February. Tips include keeping ignitable materials away from heat, plugging only one electrical heating product at a time into each outlet, and getting vents inspected annually. Read it at bit.ly/2APtWs6.
Strollers: Kids in Danger January 15 gave tips on taking advantage of Britax's agreement (PSL, 11/26/18) to give new parts and discounts for BOB units. See bit.ly/2W2oGdB.
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 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 | Baby gates | Teleconference | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov |
Jan 29 2:00p | Unknown (not from CPSC calendar) | ASTM F15.16 | High chairs | Teleconference | Unknown contact at CPSC |
* (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 |
Amusement Rides | (WK66492) F2291-18, Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices | Evacuation evaluation | Katerina Koperna, kkoperna@astm.org |
Fire Tests | (WK66569) E136-16a, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C | Title and scope | Tom O'Toole, totoole@astm.org |
| (WK66571) E2652-16, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750°C | | |
ASTM New, Reapproved and Revised Standards |
Subject | Standard | Contact |
High Chairs | F404-18a, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs | Len Morrissey, lmorriss@astm.org |
Infant Floor Seats | F3317-18a, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Floor Seats | Len Morrissey, lmorriss@astm.org |
UL Proposals and Outlines |
Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact |
Lithium Batteries | 1/11/19 | UL 62133-2, Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes - Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells, and for Batteries Made from Them, for Use in Portable Applications - Part 2: Lithium Systems | First edition | Megan.M.VanHeirseele@ul.com |
Nickel Batteries | 1/11/19 | UL 62133-1, Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes - Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells, and for Batteries Made from Them, for Use in Portable Applications - Part 1: Nickel Systems | First edition | Megan.M.VanHeirseele@ul.com |
Outlet Boxes | 1/11/19 | UL 514C, Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers | Configurable conduit box | Joshua.Johnson@ul.com |
UL New Editions and Revised Standards |
Subject | Date | Standard | Contact |
Pool Lights | 1/14/19 | UL 1241, Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Luminaires | Wilbert.Fletcher@ul.com |
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy |
Australia | Lawnmowers: Cub Cadet Pro Z 100 S, 148 S, and 154 S | 1/15/18 | MTD Products | Pressure can build up in fuel tank | (U) | (U) | Oct 2016-Dec 2018 | Replacement fuel tank caps |
| Pacifiers: BIBS | 1/17/19 | 3 little birds | No warning labels or instructions | (U) | (U) | May 2018-Dec 2018 | New instructions |
Canada | Bicycles: Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus | 1/15/19 | Specialized | Steerer tube collars can crack due to corrosion | None | 4,900 | Sep 2016-Dec 2018 | Repairs |
| Cribs: Harrison convertible 4-in-1 274348-02 | 1/15/19 | Shermag | Hardware on sides can loosen and detach | Two resulting in gaps but no injuries | 2,956 | Jan 2015-Sep 2016 | Refunds |
| Drills: Dewalt DWD110 and DWD112 variable speed | 1/10/19 | Stanley Black & Decker | Wiring can contact internal parts | None | 8,037 | Sep 2017-Nov 2018 | Repairs |
| Heating Pads: Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie | 1/16/19 | TJX Canada | Overheating | Six with one burn injury | 3,600 | Oct 2018-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
| Rattle Socks: Midwest Gift 7804250, 7604840, 7107427 | 1/15/19 | Midwest-CBK | Decoration can detach | One but no injuries | 2,600 | Oct 2017-Dec 2018 | Refunds |
New Zealand | Lawnmowers: Cub Cadet Pro Z 148 S, and 154 S | 1/15/19 | MTD Products | Pressure can build up in fuel tank | (U) | (U) | (U) | Replacement fuel tank caps |
| Swimsuits: 6347095, Zest Resort, Nautical Stripe, women's | 1/15/19 | Farmers Stores | Bra underwire can be sharp at ends | (U) | (U) | Sep 2018-Jan 2019 | (U) "return" |
United Kingdom | Clothing Sets: 3105 and 1109, babies | 1/14/19 | Creaciones Gavidia | Neck cords | (U) | (U) | (U) | (U) "withdrawal" |
| Lightbulbs: Gun Metal Firework 517519 UBX 00 | 1/14/19 | BundleBerry | Metal coating contacts screw fitting | (U) | (U) | (U) | (U) "destruction" |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) Notices Issued January 11 (Report 2) |
Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Action |
Austria | Fireworks: Kajagu Lambada 2.0 | Poor self-extinguishing | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Slime: Toy Toy Toy Clevere Knete | Magnet has high flux | Voluntary withdrawal |
Czech Rep. | Perfume: Alta Moda Sparkle 614 | Various allergens | Mandatory withdrawal |
Estonia | Wet Wipes: Lula Baby Wet Cleansing | Staphylococcus aureus. | Voluntary withdrawal |
Finland | Advent Calendars: Unknown brand 709500 | Lead in jewelry | Import rejection |
| Balls: Unknown brand TP571 | DEHP, DIBP | Import rejection |
| Battery Chargers: Eizfan X6 LCD Universal | Inadequate insulation | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Wrenches: Tomber Siirtoleukapihti | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | Import rejection |
France | Masks: Joja HAL020 Masque d'Horreur | DEHP | Voluntary recall |
Germany | Charging Stations: Kudiff HC005 Hog | No grounding | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Climbing Harnesses: GHB SG-626 | Inadequate strength | Ban |
| Climbing Harnesses: NTR Ropes & Belts | Inadequate strength | Ban |
| Climbing Rope: Al-Nasr | Poor load resistance | Ban |
| Hair Straightener: Amazonliss Nutree | Formaldehyde | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Skin Lightener: Makari Naturalle Multi-Action | Hydroquinone | Mandatory withdrawal |
Italy | Spray Snow: Nataluna Neve Spray | Flammability | Ban |
| Tattoo Ink: Intenze Bright Sunshine | Aromatic amine o-anisidine | Ban |
| Tattoo Ink: Intenze Grey Wash Dark | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | Ban |
| Tattoo Ink: Intenze Pelle | Aromatic amine o-anisidine | Ban |
| Tattoo Ink: Intenze Silver | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | Ban |
| Tattoo Ink: Intenze Swamp Green | Aromatic amine o-anisidine | Ban |
Netherlands | Dolls: EMCO Haschel Mini Cupcake Surprise | DBP | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Hot Water Bottles: Fatboy the Original | Bottle can tear during use | Voluntary recall |
| Hoverboards: Celect Cels6-0-Red | Batteries can overcharge/overheat | Mandatory recall |
| Hoverboards: Doc Green HB 8000 | Batteries can overcharge/overheat | Mandatory recall |
| Hoverboards: Smarty Casablanca CHIC-D07 | Batteries can overcharge/overheat | Mandatory recall |
| Hoverboards: Yubix Hoverboards | Batteries can overcharge/overheat | Mandatory recall |
| Toys: Unknown brand/model plastic tog | DEHP, DIBP | Voluntary destruction |
Poland | Play Sets: Fangle 3928C Doctor | DEHP | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Play Sets: MalPlay My Family Doctor | DEHP, DBP | Voluntary withdrawal |
| PowerAdapter:UnknownbrandYDS65,YDS90 | Wires too thin | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Pull Toys: Toy Baby 888-B1 501201 | Small parts detach | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Rattles: Weixingda 999-33 | Breaks into small parts | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Toys: Unknown brand LT313 plastic elephant | Small parts; too loud | Voluntary withdrawal |
Slovakia | Plush Toys: Unknown brand Zabawka | Accessible stuffing | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Plush Toys: Unknown brand Zabawka (fake) | Suction cups detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
Slovenia | Pacifier Holder: Playshoes 781734 | Small parts; no ventilation holes | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Swing Ladders: Woody Jacobs Ladder Tower | Rung openings too large | Voluntary withdrawal |
Spain | Play Mats: Toy Planet Gimnasio-Piano | Small parts can detach | Import rejection |
| Rattles: SunLike TS43778 | Protrusion | Import rejection |
Sweden | Chargers: Samsung EP-TA200EWE (fake) | Inadequate insulation | Mandatory warning |
| Chargers: Samsung ETAOU10EBE (fake) | Inadequate insulation | Mandatory warning |
| Chargers: Samsung ETA-U90EWE (fake) | Inadequate insulation | Mandatory warning |
| Earphones: Metal Sport Beat | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Voluntary withdrawal |
United | Baby Clothes: Creaciones Gavidia 3105 & 1109 | Neck cords | Voluntary withdrawal |
Kingdom | Lightbulbs: BundleBerry 517519 UBX 00 | Surface can become live | Voluntary destruction |
