Consumers: Though not the primary focus, product safety is a theme threaded through an EC report on consumer vulnerabilities. Its policy recommendations involve consumer demographics and behaviors as well as market issues. See bit.ly/1L7hqFW.
Sunbeds: The EC's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks extended to April 27 its request for input on UV radiation risks. It also plans a hearing April 12. Learn more at bit.ly/1TnzzQZ.
Better Regulation: The European Economic and Social Committee March 10 in Brussels will address the EU regulatory review initiative (PSL, 6/8/15) as part of Consumer Day activities. Details are at bit.ly/1RseK2j.
Toys: February 22 updates to the EU's technical documentation guidance for the Toy Safety Directive involve safety data sheets and other issues. Download it via bit.ly/21JU7FY.
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Units Distributed | Dates Sold | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Remedy |
Australia | Beanbag Chairs:Lifestyle Design House Winter Luxe Pouf | 2/29/16 | Big W | (U) | Feb 2016 | No child-resistant fasteners | (U) | Refunds |
| Hair Dryers: Pro Hair Dryer, 2000W and 1800W | 3/3/16 | Kmart Australia | (U) | Feb 2016 | Cord fails: arcing, exposed live parts | (U) | Refunds |
| Massagers: AH8159 | 2/26/16 | OzSale | (U) | Jul 2015- Feb 2016 | Missing compliance marks | (U) | Refunds |
| Mowers: EasyCut, Big M 420 and ActiveMow | 3/2/16 | Kubota Tractor | (U) | (U) | Blade can break loose | (U) | (U) |
Canada | Aquarium Filters: Top Fin Power 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75 | 3/2/16 | United Pet Group | 3,294 | Sep 2015- Dec 2015 | Live parts can become exposed | None | Replacements |
| Bubble Kits: Wham-O Super Elastic Bubble Plastic | 2/26/16 | Red Planet Group | 5,760 | Feb 2015- Feb 2016 | Inhalation of solvents | None | Disposal |
| Flashlights: 9410L and 9419 replacement battery packs | 3/3/16 | Pelican Products | 800 and 18 respectively | May 2014-Jan 2016 | Overheating | Two outside Canada | Replacement battery packs |
| Pool Lifts: Splash! and PAL Hi/Lo | 2/26/16 | S.R. Smith | 20 | Jun 2013- Sep 2015 | Base plate and mast weld can break | Two lifts fell over in the U.S. | Replacement assemblies |
| Puzzles: Wooden Easy-Grab 3-piece | 3/1/16 | Dollarama | 23,952 | Jun 2015- Jan 2016 | Knobs detach | One | Refunds |
| Rescue Beacons: EPIRB SafeLink | 2/29/16 | Kannad | 300 | Jan 2010- Jan 2015 | Housing plastic can age too fast | None | Replacements |
New Zealand | Cribs: Babyco Florida | 2/26/16 | Baby Factory | (U) | (U) | Noncompliant instructions | (U) | New manuals |
| Toys: Buzzy Bee pull toy | 3/3/16 | Brand Protocole | (U) | (U) | Wheels detach | (U) | Replacements when available |
United Kingdom | Activity Cubes: ELC and H2668 Mothercare wooden | 3/2/16 | Argos | (U) | (U) | Mold | (U) | Refunds |
| Dolls: My Little Dolls House | 3/2/16 | Igloo Books | (U) | Aug 2015- Jan 2016 | Unspecified phthalate | (U) | Replacements |
| Power Adapters: Kindel Fire Tablets | 3/2/16 | Amazon | (U) | Since Sep 2015 | Adapter assembly can detach | (U) | Replacements |
| Snap Bands: Unnamed – promotional with 110% Gaming #18 | 3/3/16 | DC Thomspon | (U) | (U) | Plastic cover comes off, exposing metal | (U) | Alternate item |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. EU RAPEX Notices Issued February 26 (Report 8) | | Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Remedy | Austria | Mats: Universale all purpose | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal | | Yoga Mats: GetFit Materassino Da | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal | | Yoga Mats: GetFit Materassino Yoga | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal | | Yoga Mats: Kettler Fitness Mat Basic | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal | | Yoga Mats: X-Fact Yoga Matte | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal | Bulgaria | Cradles: Bebisnovi | Swing lock disengages easily | BAn | Czech Rep. | Flashlights: JY Suret rechargeable LED | Accessible live parts | Ban | Finland | Toys: Rong Long Tutu Love dolls | DEHP, DINP | Import rejection | France | Insecticide: Versele-Laga Colombine | Missing safety closures | Voluntary recalls | | Teethers: Natural Amber necklace | Cord breaks easily | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Masque d'Horreur masks | DEHP | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | Germany | Belts: Unknown brand 10090-1 | Chromium VI | Mandatory recall | | Tattoo Ink: Mario's Dragon Green Dark | Soluble barium salts | Voluntary withdrawal | | Toys: Trendhaus PINR duck erasers | Small parts | Voluntary withdrawal | | Toys: Trendhaus Radierer golf set erasers | Small parts | Voluntary withdrawal | | Wallet: Choice H20 | Chromium VI | Voluntary withdrawal | Greece | Toys: D-63 Super Power Plane | Small parts detach | Mandatory withdrawal | | Toys: Fashion SB157G plastic fans | Small parts detach | Mandatory withdrawal | Hungary | Clothing: Childhood X-1432 sweatshirts | Hood drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Clothing: Dong A-03 vests | Hood drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Clothing: Nice Wear GC1551 pants | Waist drawstrings | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | Ireland | Cosmetics: 55 H+ Paris skin lightener (2) | Hydroquinone | Voluntary withdrawal | | Cosmetics: QEI+ Paris skin lightener | Hydroquinone | Voluntary withdrawal | Malta | Highchairs: Nuna Zaaz | Arm bar detaches | Voluntary recall | Netherlands | Luggage Straps: Lifetime Cars 50472 | Hooks pull out | Mandatory withdrawal | Poland | Toys: Bam Bam Truck Series excavator | Wheels detach | Voluntary withdrawal | Slovakia | Toys: Best New of Design magnetic fishing | DEHP, DINP | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Lovely dolls | DEHP | Ban and mandatory warnings | | Toys: Sofia dolls | DEHP | Ban and mandatory warnings | | Toys: Yangda water guns | DEHP | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | Spain | Bicycle Repair Kits: Leiva | 1,2 dichloroethane | Mandatory withdrawal | | Grills: Bravo Nippon Barbacoa | Overheating | Mandatory withdrawal | | Lamps: Flexo Lamp desk | Live parts can contact metal | Mandatory withdrawal | | Laser Pointers: YQ | Too powerful | Mandatory withdrawal | Sweden | Gloves: Better Bodies Gym Gear For Women | Benzidine | Voluntary withdrawal | | Yoga Mats: Abilica | Short chain chlorinated paraffins | Mandatory withdrawal |
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