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Monday January 01, 2018

Foreign & International Briefs

REACH: ECHA December 20 reported on four ideas – involving data waiving, data-sharing negotiations, installment payments, and lower lump-sum payments – to ease registration burdens for smaller companies. Learn more at bit.ly/2zLQWEX.

 

Used Products: ISO is promoting (bit.ly/2Eenn1Y) its new standard – ISO 20245:2017 – on cross-border trade. It relies on condition ranks ranging from A (very good) to D (poor) and provisions for related evaluations. Learn more at bit.ly/2Eenn1Y.

 

Non-U.S. Recalls

Country

Product

Date

Company

Hazard

Incidents Reported

Units

Sold

Remedy

Australia

Baby Bounces: Jolly Jumper Port-A-Stand

12/18/17

Fitnesswise

Top assembly locking bolt breaks

(U)

(U)

Jul 2017-Nov 2017

Replacement parts

 

Bicycles: Paratrooper and I Am Free Girl

12/22/17

Iamfree.com

Fork safety bolts can be removed

(U)

(U)

Jul 2017-Sep 2017

Replacement forks

 

Ladder Belts: Polyester

12/21/17

Chief Industrial Ladders

Fail during use

(U)

(U)

Aug 2014-Nov 2017

Replacement with V-bracket

 

Magnets: Hematite Rattlesnake Eggs

12/21/17

Indo Australia Mall

High magnetic flux

(U)

(U)

Dec 2015-Oct 2017

Refunds

 

Robes: Spot Print Dressing Gown

12/18/17

Marks and Spencer

Inadequate flammability labeling

(U)

(U)

Oct 2016-Sep 2017

Refunds

 

Utility Vehicles: Crossover Gator XUV825, XUV825 S4, XUV855, and XUV855 S4

12/22/17

Deere & Company

Steering shaft sep­ar­ates from steering assembly

(U)

(U)

Mar 2012-Nov 2017

Repairs

Canada

Benches: Dakota 71- and 51-inch wooden

12/14/17

Crate and Barrel

Tipping

None in Canada (7 overall, 4 injuries)

575

Sep 2011-Nov 2017

Repairs

 

Bicycles: Brompton with FAG Bottom Bracket Cartridge BB66

12/21/17

Brampton Bicycles

Axel can fail

None

1,282

Apr 2014-May 2017

Replacement brackets

 

Ceiling Fans: Contempo 59180

12/14/17

Hunter Fan Company

Incorrect instructions to install light globe

Two in Canada (38 elsewhere, no injuries)

1,909

Feb 2016-Aug 2017

New instructions

 

Ceiling Fans: Cyclone 5CY60RB and 5CY60WH

12/19/17

Monte Carlo

Blade brackets break

None in Canada (10 overall but no injuries

50

Jan 2016-Sep 2017

Repairs

 

Consumer Chemicals: Various Lubrimatic and Tru-Flate products

12/20/17

Plews & Edel­mann

Missing exposure haz­ard labels

None

5,772

Jan 2011-Nov 2017

Refunds

 

Feather Boas: Various colors and sizes

12/21/17

Midwest Design Imports

Fail flammability requirements

None

2,834

Oct 2008-Dec 2017

Refunds

 

Heating Pads: Michael Graves Solutions Therma Moist

12/21/17

Drive Medical Canada

Overheating

Five, two with burns

19,000

Jan 2013-Nov 2017

Refunds

 

Mountain Bikes: Various Instinct, Pipeline, and Altitude models

12/21/17

Rocky Mountain Bicycles

Brake cable housing not secured properly

None

1,800

Jun 2017-Dec 2017

Repairs

 

Rattles: Shake & Sing Elephant

12/19/17

VTech Technol­o­gies

Ears break and release metal rod

Five but no injuries

16,700

Nov 2015-Nov 2017

Repair kits

 

Safety Goggles: Honeywell A600, Stanley Uvex A600, Snap-On GS200S-SOT

12/20/17

Honeywell Safe­ty Products

Retaining straps fail flammability mandates

None

140,317

Aug 2011-Aug 2017

Replacement straps

 

Sleepwear: Bass Pro Shops, various styles, children's

12/21/17

Wohali Outdoors

Fail flammability requirements

None

1,980

Oct 2016-Apr 2017

Refunds plus gift card

 

Sweaters: Champion men's reverse

12/14/17

Todd Snyder

Fail flammability requirements

None

40

Jan 2016-Oct 2017

Refunds plus $50 gift cards

 

Table Lamps: Industrial task, various models

12/14/17

West Elm

Adjustable joint can fray electrical wires

None

2,000

Jun 2014-Oct 2017

Refunds

 

Upper Outerwear: K1065, K6014, K1061

12/27/17

Northern Souvenirs

Drawstrings

None

45,675

Feb 2013-Dec 2017

Remove drawstrings

New Zealand

Horse Bits: Rotating barrel 30 or 30 mm

12/21/17

Bombers New Zealand

Wear and come apart

(U)

(U)

Jan 2014-Apr 2016

Replacements

 

Toys: Clown counting sets

12/22/17

Trade Aid Importers

Smallest ring is small part

(U)

(U)

Oct 2015-Dec 2017

Refunds or replacements

 

Utility Vehicles: Crossover Gator XUV825, XUV825 S4, XUV855, and XUV855 S4

12/22/17

Deere & Company

Steering shaft sep­ar­ates from steering assembly

(U)

(U)

2012-2017

Repairs

United Kingdom

Christmas Ornaments: Rustic Penguin and Rustic Owl

12/22/17

B&Q

Small parts detach

(U)

(U)

Sep 2017-Nov 2017

Keep away from children

 

Hair Straighteners: HS-058

12/15/17

Tyme

Inadequate insulation

(U)

(U)

(U)

(U)

 

Portable Humidifiers: XDH10N, DXDH16N, DXDH20N, FTE10, FTE16, FTE20

12/20/17

Dimplex

Overheating

(U)

(U)

(U)

Replacements

 

Remote Control Plugs: Twin and triple on/off sets

12/19/17

B&Q

Can ignite nearby items

(U)

(U)

Sep 2014-Nov 2017

Refunds

 

Spotlights: Astraea 1, 2 3 and 4

12/19/17

B&Q

Sharp edges on decora­tive rings

(U)

(U)

Aug 2017-Nov 2017

Take care when changing bulbs

 

Spotlights: ES 50

12/19/17

Concord

Sharp edges can dam­age insulation

(U)

(U)

(U)

(U)

 

Tealight Holders: Birch bark with stars and Christmas trees

12/20/17

Ennis

Ignitability

(U)

(U)

(U)

Refunds

 

Travel Adapters: YD-788

12/15/17

Yuadon

Accessible live parts

(U)

(U)

(U)

(U)

(U) = Unspecified in the notice.


 

EU RAPEX Notices Issued December 15 & 22 (Reports 50 & 51)

 

Country

Product (number of notices)

Hazard

Remedy

Austria

Toy Guns: Police Special Mission LG 2182

Suction cups detach

Voluntary destruction

Bulgaria

Bikinis: Fiaoni 6004 girls'

Neck cords

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Bikinis: Z.Five 86007 girls'

Back and waist cords

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Blouses: Star File 753 17

Rhinestones detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing Sets: Divonette Divo 7700

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing Sets: F&Y Kids FY-2113

Beads and tassels detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing Sets: Lollitop ?-7021 children's

Bead and tassels detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing Sets: Sara 153 children's

Neck drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Dresses: Serkon 4954

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Laser Pointers: ZK-9103, unknown brand

Noncompliant warnings

Ban

 

Lighters: YoMin bullet-shaped

Child appealing

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Pajamas: Azaria girls'

Neck drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Pants: Brum Beby PL-853 children's

Long waist cords

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Strollers: Lorelli City Baby Stroller

Inadequate parking brake

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Sweatshirts: OLC Suvari 1008 41 600 children's

Neck drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Swimming Trunks: Yira SM14

Long waist drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Swimming Trunks: Z.Five 2.972

Waist drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Swimming Trunks: Zalesskell 815

Waist drawstrings

Mandatory withdrawal

 

T-Shirts: Almi 3005401 chldren's

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

T-Shirts: Cichlid C7Y03220104116 children's

Rhinestones detach

Mandatory withdrawal

Croatia

Folding Chairs: Kaemingk 841150

Finger shear point

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Nightlights: Vidik Utikac Svjetiljka WL-840

Child appealing, poor insulation

Ban and mandatory withdrawal

 

Rings: Fashion Jewelry Pristen 012811

Cadmium

Ban

Cyprus

Bikinis: Yes! Do Kids

Back cords

Mandatory withdrawal

Denmark

Bunk Beds: Danberg/Eurotel Moderno 384

Too-largedistanceforladdersteps

Mandatory recall

 

Bunk Beds: Danberg/Eurotel Moderno small

Too-largedistanceforladdersteps

Mandatory recall

 

Costumes: Folawear Braids Girl

Insufficiently self-extinguishing

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Costumes: Widmann Fairy Wig 6273P

Insufficiently self-extinguishing

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Rattles: Liewood Bertil wood LW011832007

Small balls detach

Voluntary recall

Estonia

HandCreams:EnvieCremaManiDermoprotettiv

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Voluntary withdrawal

Finland

Costumes: Girlz Club DRW-1358

Flammability

Import rejection

 

Dolls: Mermaid 12122

DEHP

Import rejection

 

Mobile Phone Cases: iZound Liquid Glitter

Petroleum distillates

Mandatory recall

 

Toy Guns: Cowboy12068

Too loud

Import rejection

 

Toy Guns: Special Forces 12067

Too loud

Import rejection

France

Hairdryers: Coiffeo Pop Dryer

Accessible live parts

Voluntary recall

 

Pepper/Salt Mills: Elis de Peugeot P212046

Charger insulation is inadequate

Voluntary recall

Germany

Electric Kettle: R&W Online-Mall C03

Inadequate insulation

Voluntary withdrawal and recall

 

Facial Masks: Dm Alverde Olive peel-off

Bacteria

Voluntary recalls

 

Skin Lightener: G&G Teint Uniforme-Lighteni

Kojic acid

Voluntary withdrawal

Greece

Pacifier Holders: Ulubulu Universal

No ventilation holes

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Tablecloths: Harmony 150x180

Cadmium

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toy Animals: Ausini H646 Farm Set

DEHP

Mandatory withdrawal

Hungary

Baby Walkers: Chipolino Pramo 140

No stairs protection

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Cardigans: Nilcan girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing Sets: Emma Girl 7831

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Clothing Sets: F&D Kids 9336 girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Clothing Sets: Salincak girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Darts Set: Dart Game 8255

High magnetic flux

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Dolls: Bella 8655EY

DEHP

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Dresses: Bébi & Kids Collection girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Dresses: Emma Girl 7836

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Dresses: Hayal Bebe girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Dresses: Sunsea C716

Beads detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Pants: H.L. Xiang DO31 girls'

Decorations detach

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Pencil Sets: Teman Belajar TB 05002

Lead

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Plush Toys: Unknown brand monkey

DEHP in suction cups

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Scooters: Aluscooter Roces Alu 150 mm

Steering column deforms easily

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

 

Scooters: Zinc/Hy-Pro 03946 folding inline

Brakes can fail

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toy Guns: Police Equip Series 08333

DEHP in suction cups

Mandatory withdrawal and recall

Italy

Bubble Fluid: Soundsation AB5L

Bacteria

Ban

Lithuania

Chargers: Dilink

Enclosure deforms

Ban

 

Pacifier Holders: Hess 13699

Missing ventilation holes

Ban

 

Pacifier Holders: Saro Protégé 1465

Fastener breaks into small parts

Ban

 

Plush Toys: Fancy Hare Benya Y01-7BYA0

Eyes and nose detach

Ban

Norway

Door Pullup Bars: Chrome JL-IG03jiulin

Short chain chlorinated paraffins

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Shoulder Bags: LIA-XL234/50371 leather

Short chain chlorinated paraffins

Voluntary withdrawal

Poland

Dolls: Dones Ken Fashionistas 8655IX

DEHP

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Dolls: Tasso 688

DEHP

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Plush Toys: TWJ S05 bear

Small parts detach

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Toy Horses: Ciuciubabka My Magic C50243

DEHP

Voluntary withdrawal

Portugal

Bath Books: Panda As Cores

DEHP

Voluntary recall

Slovakia

Dolls: Diversity Fashion 8101A

DEHP

Ban and mandatory warning

 

Glue: Huang Guan Super Glue Plus

Chloroform

Ban and mandatory warning

 

Glue: Rill/Iko Contact Cement 03648

Toluene

Ban and mandatory warning

 

Necklace: Nikoll

Lead and cadmium

Ban and mandatory warning

 

Spray Paint: HB Body Bumper Paint

Toluene

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Tire Repair Kits: Tekin/Best All 908222

Toluene

Ban and mandatory warning

Spain

Cams: Totem Micro

Poor brazing strength

Voluntary recall

 

Toy Cars: Bruin 5F62F00

Wheels detach

Voluntary recall

Sweden

Ceiling Lamps: Erikslunds Möbler

Accessible live parts

Mandatory recall

 

Toy Guns: M-16A4 Assault Rifle 17175

Short chain chlorinated paraffins

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Toy Keyboards: JHF Little Pianist

Short chain chlorinated paraffins

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Toy Ponies: Ponny 3FG 10117

DEHP

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Training Batons: Budo-Nord 12015-002

Short chain chlorinated paraffins

Voluntary withdrawal