Defective Products: An EU 'roadmap' document made available September 19 mostly addresses liability issues, but does address how they intersect product safety, including consumers' expectations of safety as well as applicability of requirements such as those in the GPSD or more specific directives. As an issue to watch, it briefly noted safety concerns related to the Internet of Things. Download the repot at bit.ly/2crglg6.
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Units Distributed | Dates Sold | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Remedy |
Australia | Bean Bag Covers: Adairs Kids and Adairs Adult | 9/21/16 | Adairs Retail Group | (U) | Jul 2016-Sep 2016 | No warning against infant sleep | (U) | Refunds |
| Infant Clothing: Baby Bonds | 9/21/16 | Bonds Outlets | (U) | Aug 2016-Sep 2016 | No flammability warnings | (U) | Refunds |
| Lawnmowers: Massport with MSV blade disc cutting system | 9/20/16 | Massport | (U) | Jul 2012-Mar 2014 | Blade disc can detach | (U) | Repairs or new blades |
| Sweatshirts: Indigo Elephant crew | 9/21/16 | Country Road | (U) | Jun 2016-Aug 2016 | Snaps can detach | (U) | Refunds |
| Utility Vehicles: KAF820 and KAF1000 | 9/21/16 | Kawasaki Motors | (U) | (U) | Tires can deflect debris into floor | (U) | Repairs |
Canada | Battery Packs: HEOS 1 Go Pack lithium ion rechargeable | 9/20/16 | D&M Canada | 240 | May 2015-Jun 2016 | Overheating | Two but no injuries | Replacements |
| Bicycle Carriers: CPE/Power Sports Receiver Hitch | 9/15/16 | Champion Power Equipment | 10,180 | Jan 2016-Aug 2016 | Hitch adapter can bend | 127 | Refunds |
| Clothes Washers: Profile Harmony top loading | 9/15/16 | GE Appliances | 455 | 2008- 2011 | Circuit board can overheat | 71, three property damage, no injuries | Repairs |
| Fire Pits: Drift propane | 9/21/16 | Protégé Casual | 76 | Unknown | Too much propane can be released | One injury | (U) |
| Football Helmets: Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth | 9/15/16 | Xenith | 111 | May 2015-Mar 2016 | Shells can crack | None | Replacements |
New Zealand | Circular Saws: 5057KB 185mm | 9/19/16 | Makita | (U) | (U) | Blade cover can get stuck open at 45° | (U) | Repairs |
| Sweatshirts: Indigo Elephant crew | 9/14/16 | Country Road | (U) | (U) | Snaps can detach | (U) | Refunds |
United | Headbands: Nursery Time babies | 9/20/16 | Sheldon International | (U) | (U) | Small parts detach | (U) | Refunds |
Kingdom | Hedge Trimmers: Mac Allister 710w electric | 9/21/16 | B&Q | (U) | Jan 2015-Sep 2016 | Motor fragments can be ejected | (U) | Refunds |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice EU RAPEX Notices Issued September 16, 2016 (Report 37) | | Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Remedy | Austria | Toys: Lezhou Naughty Dancing Robot | Laser is too powerful | Voluntary withdrawal | Bulgaria | Strollers: Doux Bebe A88 16PJ03/16PJ02 | Lack of safety instructions | Mandatory withdrawal | | Swim Trunks: QCDEF 7023 boys' | Waist cords | Mandatory withdrawal | France | Drink Covers: Charles Viancin 5205EU | Grape decorations are foodlike | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | | Toys: Selecta Crocolini Pram Chain | Small parts detach | Voluntary withdrawal and recall | Germany | Work Gloves: Triuso H240, H240W | Chromium VI | Voluntary withdrawal | Hungary | Toys: Charm Girl - Lovely Girl doll | DEHP | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | | Toys: OM Art. n° 2163 doll | DEHP | Mandatory withdrawal and recall | Netherlands | Lighters: Lux Jet Double Flame | Fuel leaks | Import rejection | | Lighters: TOM Electronic Lighter | Can break and leak fuel | Ban | | Lighters: TOM Original Flamer | Overfilled | Ban | | Lighters: Unilite | Too-long flame extinction | Ban | | Lighters: Zorr Mega Turbo Transparent | Flame too high | Import rejection | | Toys: Booster wooden puzzle | Some pieces are small parts | Voluntary withdrawal | Slovenia | Sweatshirts: Brugi JA48 children's | Hood drawstrings | Voluntary withdrawal | Sweden | Headlamps: Party Headlamp Professional | Insufficient creepage/clearance | Mandatory recall | | Surge Protectors: Highlands ODL-BPXZ-1/1 | Insufficient creepage/clearance | Mandatory recall | | USB Chargers: 3in1 Charger Set | Insufficient creepage/clearance | Mandatory recall | U.K. | Headbands: Nursery Time Baby Headband | Rhinestones and flowers detach | Voluntary recall |
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