CSUs: IKEA January 28 said it would require U.S. buyers to acknowledge the need for anchoring and to provide name and email address before finalizing sales. Store signs will announce this requirement. Signup can be via mobile devices at www.ikea-usa.com/safe. Users click a box next to the acknowledgement and give store location, first and last name, and email address.
OPSS Awards: Submit entries by April 30 for this year's Regulatory Excellence Awards from the UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). Learn more at bit.ly/2YnAyZT.
Ammo/Tackle: The EU January 25 moved another step towards restricting lead in gunshot and fishing tackle. Its DG Growth asserted that alternatives like steel are readily available and have similar costs. The restrictions – set to go into effect after two years – target reduction of wetland pollution. However, human effects occur, including from ingestion of game and fish. There are numerous steps before completion, including a consultation set to begin in March and drafting of opinions by ECHA's committees. Timeline targets and background information are at bit.ly/2MATd1z.
CPSC-Administered Recalls |
Product | Date1 | Company | Hazard | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy/ Action |
CSUs: Junction Tall Chests and Low Dressers | 1/27/21 | CB2 | Unstable if not anchored | 11,000 (C:355) | 10 but no injuries | Dec 2012- Jul 2019 | $850 | Refunds or credit |
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/For | Topic/Purpose | Where/How | To Learn More |
Feb 1 9:00a | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE 3.1 | Unknown but possibly flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Feb 1 1:00p | Scott Ayers | UL 60335-2-40 | HVAC flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 8:00a | Vineed Dayal | UL 3300 | SCIEE robots | Teleconference | Dayal, vdayal@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 9:00a | Joanna Matheson and others | ISO/TC 229 working group 3 | Nanotechnology | Teleconference | Matheson jmatheson@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 10:00a | Arthur Lee, Andrew Trotta, and others | AHAM | AHAM standards/engineering update | Teleconference | Trotta, atrotta@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 11:00a | Stephen Lee and Rodney Valliere | American Pyrotechnics Association | Winter conference | Teleconference | Lee, slee@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 ASTM F13 | Lawrence Mella and others | ASTM F13 | Walkway safety and footwear | Teleconference | Mella, lmella@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 1:00p | Tim Smith and others | SGS | Crib bumper airflow test method | Teleconference | Smith, tsmith@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 1:00p | Kevin Lee and others | ASTM F15.76 | Cabinet locks and latches | Teleconference | Lee, klee@cpsc.gov |
Feb 2 1:00p | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE 62.1 | Ventilation and indoor air | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Feb 4 10:00a | Scott Ayers and others | ASHRAE 15 | Refrigeration systems | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Feb 4 2:00p | Scott Ayers | UL 30 | Safety can flame mitigation | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
* (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. |
UL Proposals and Outlines |
Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact |
Appliance Material | 1/22/21 | UL 94, Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances | After-flame time, flaming particles | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.org |
Appliance Wiring | 1/22/21 | UL 758, Appliance Wiring Material | Shielded withstand voltage | Linda.L.Phinney@ul.org |
Disc Sanders | 1/22/21 | UL 62841-2-3, Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers and Disc-Type Sanders | First edition | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Electric Fans | 1/22/21 | UL 507, Electric Fans | Stability test, symbols | Amy.K.Walker@ul.org |
Electrical Cable | 1/22/21 | UL 1277, Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members | Type XHH cable | Linda.L.Phinney@ul.org |
Fuseholders | 1/25/21 | UL 4248-14, Fuseholders - Part 14: Supplemental Fuseholders | First edition | Tony.{artridge@ul.org |
Fuses | 1/25/21 | UL 248-18, Outline of Investigation for Low Voltage Fuses - Class CD Fuses | First edition | Tony.Partridge@ul.org |
Heat Detectors | 1/22/21 | UL 521, Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems | Stability test, symbols | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org |
Miter Saws | 1/17/21 | UL 62841-3-9, Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 3-9: Particular Requirements for Transportable Mitre Saws | First edition | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Office Furnishing | 1/22/21 | UL 1286, Office Furnishings | Surface flammability, more | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Photovoltaics | 1/22/21 | UL 2703, Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules | Non-uniform mechanical testing | Susan.P.Malohn@ul.org |
Power Units | 1/22/21 | UL 1012, Power Units Other Than Class 2 | Eighth edition reaffirmation | Jonette.A.Herman@ul.org |
Refrigerant Recovery | 1/22/21 | UL 1963, Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Equipment | Remote removal, more | Doreen.Stocker@ul.org |
Smoke Alarms | 1/22/21 | UL 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems | Temperature cycling test | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org |
Switchboards | 1/25/21 | UL 891, Switchboards | Forced-air cooling, more | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.org |
Transformers | 1/22/21 | UL 5085-2, Low Voltage Transformers - Part 2: General Purpose Transformers | Alternate temperature rise test loading method | Megan.Monsen@ul.org |
Wire Connectors | 1/22/21 | UL 486A-486B, Wire Connectors | Current cycling test, more | Mitchell.Gold@ul.org |
| 1/22/21 | UL 486C, Splicing Wire Connectors | Flash over test | |
UL New Editions and Revised Standards |
Subject | Date | Standard | Contact |
Bullet Resistance | 1/20/21 | UL 752, Bullet-Resisting Equipment | Wathma.Jayathilake@ul.org |
Ceiling Dampers | 1/21/21 | UL 555C, Ceiling Dampers | Griff.Edwards@ul.org |
Power Outlets | 1/22/21 | UL 231, Power Outlets | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.org |
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy/ Action |
Australia | Cable Connectors: Weldclass WC-01867 | 1/28/21 | JWL Marketing | Insulation cover can conduct electricity | (U) | (U) | Jan 2019- Dec 2020 | Refunds or replacements |
| Trikes: Deluxe Foldable and Premium Foldable | 1/27/21 | Timaling Trading | Stroller features without mandated protections | (U) | (U) | Apr 2019- Aug 2020 | Refunds |
Canada | CSUs: Junction Tall Chest and Junction Low Dressers | 1/27/21 | CB2 | Unstable if not anchored | None in Canada; 1 in U.S. | 354 | Dec 2012- Jul 2019 | Refunds or credit |
| CSUs: Luna, Paulus, Pavona, and Penrod | 1/27/21 | Noble House | Unstable if not anchored | None | 20 | Mar 2015- Jul 2020 | Refunds |
| Sleep Sacks: Numerous names for 0-6 months | 1/27/21 | TJX Canada | Neck opening too large | None | 17,482 | Jan 2018- Dec 2020 | Refunds |
| Vape Pens: HEXO all-in-one disposable, various ID numbers | 1/22/21 | Hexo Operations | Auto turnoff can fail | Three but no injuries | 100,132 | May 2020- Jan 2021 | Refunds |
New Zealand | Hot Water Kits: HWS770/2WE Hot Water Connection Kit | 1/22/21 | Legrand | Switch can overheat | (U) | (U) | Jun 2017- Jan 2018 | Replacements |
United Kingdom | Bath Toys: Early Learning Centre Bathtime Fun Wind-Up Submarine | 1/22/21 | The Entertainer | Propeller blades can break off | None | (U) | Sep 2019- Oct 2020 | Refunds |
| Dressers: Henley and Suffolk | 1/22/21 | Neptune | Electrical plug can break apart during use | (U) | (U) | (U) | Unspecified |
| Toy Vehicles: Early Learning Center Wooden London Bus | 1/22/21 | The Entertainer | Figures heads can come loose | None | (U) | Since May 2019 | Replacements |
| Wireless Charger: WIZ003 charger and stand | 1/22/21 | Belkin | Overheating | None | (U) | (U) | Refunds |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) Notices Issued January 22 (Report 3) |
Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Action |
Belgium | Fireworks: Salon Roger Fireworks Traca 25MTR | Ignition timing faults | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Shorts: O'Neill 0A7574 children's | Long waist drawstrings | Voluntary recall |
Cyprus | Sweatshirts: Body Move 1745 | Long hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
Denmark | Circular Saw Blades: DrillproBanggood 1311538 | Can be put on angle grinder | Voluntary recall |
| Circular Saw Blades: DrillproBanggood 1385981 | Can be put on angle grinder | Voluntary recall |
| Circular Saw Blades: DrillproBanggood 1441967 | Can be put on angle grinder | Voluntary recall |
| Circular Saw Blades: DrillproBanggood 1442964 | Can be put on angle grinder | Voluntary recall |
| Toy Slime: Unknown brand 8236 | CMI level | Voluntary recall |
| Toy Slime: Unknown brand ghost shaped package | MI level | Voluntary withdrawal |
Estonia | Filter Masks: DMC DM-100 | Uncertified CE mark | Mandatory withdrawal |
Germany | Bras: Zado 881 leather | Chromium VI | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Hand Disinfectant: Solenal To Go | Too little chlorine | Voluntary recall/warning |
Latvia | Filter Masks: Unknown brand BH1083X-010 KN95 | Uncertified filtration claim | Voluntary withdrawal |
Luxembourg | Filter Masks: Unknown brand DN-68 FFP 2 NR | Uncertified CE mark | Import rejection |
| Filter Masks: Unknown brand KN95 FFP2 | Uncertified CE mark | Import rejection |
| Filter Masks: Unknown brand SYM-001 | Uncertified CE mark | Import rejection |
| Light Bulbs: Carpoint E13 271 halogen | Counterfeit approval certificate | Mandatory withdrawal |
Malta | Balloons: Keleidoscope Party 8 set | N-nitrosatable substances | Voluntary withdrawal |
Poland | Dolls: Unknown brand Beauty Endless Hair Kingdom | DEHP level | Voluntary destruction |
| Dolls: Unknown brand Fish Doll W158A mermaid | DEHP level | Voluntary destruction |
| Extension Lead: dpm KD-1115FM | No overcurrent protector | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Toy Ducks: Unknown brand Yellow Duck | DEHP level | Voluntary destruction |
Sweden | Hand Disinfectant: Pilot unknown type | Methanol | Voluntary withdrawal |
U.K. | Light Bulbs: Yuan Bo Lighting LED Bulb Lamp | Lens cap can detach easily | Voluntary recall/removal |
