Recall Cases 2022 (April)

30 April 2022

 

PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS


Below you will find a monthly summary of product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source “RAPEX”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”).

 

Europe


The following 8 alerts regarding textile & leather products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2022.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemicals

1

Water shoes
The shoes contain an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

2

Fancy dress accessories
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

1

Sandals
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Strangulation

4

Children's sweatshirt
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product. It does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 14682.

1

Children's jumpsuit
The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. It does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 14682.

1

Children's swimsuit
The product bears functional cords close to the neck and in the back area. It does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 14682.

1

Children's clothing set
The sweatshirt bears long cords with free ends and toggles in the hood area. It does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 14682.


The following 35 alerts regarding Childcare articles, equipment and toys were reported, between week 12 and week 16 of 2022.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Administrative failings

1

Toy water pistol

 

The toy is not accompanied by the required information from the economic operator and the warning texts are too small to read. As a consequence, consumers are not informed about the safe use of the product. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Burns, Chemical, Choking

1

Toy torch with sweets

 

The toy can easily break, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with the EN 62115.

Chemical

3

Plastic toy

 

The product contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

2

Toy smile

 

The migration of boron from the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor the European standard EN 71-3.

Chemical, Choking

1

Children's watch

 

The button battery compartment of the product may not be adequately secured and the button battery may be accessible by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Chemical, Choking, Environment

1

Toy gun

 

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and small parts can easily detach. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.

Choking

4

Soft and plush toy

 

Small parts can easily detach. The plastic bag is too thin and poses a suffocation risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with European standard EN 71-1.

1

Toy guns set

 

The foam projectiles are too small; a child playing with the toy may put (a) projectile(s) in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

1

Hobby horse

 

Small parts can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

1

Rattle toy

 

The toy has protruding parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

1

Bath toy

 

Small parts (propellers) may easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Choking, Damage to hearing

3

Toy musical instruments

 

The sound pressure level is too high, small parts may easily detach from the toy. They do not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Choking, Suffocation

1

Inflatable toy set

 

Small parts can easily detach. the plastic of the packaging is too thin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Damage to hearing

1

Toy mobile phone

 

The sound level produced by the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Damage to hearing, Injuries

1

Baby swing

 

The restraint system of the product does not have shoulder straps. Furthermore, the crotch strap of the waist belt may easily break. Moreover, the sound pressure level is too high. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with the Euro EN 16232.

Injuries

1

Electric swing for babies

 

The swing is not stable enough. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with the EN 1273.

3

Baby swing

 

The product has completely bounded openings on each side within the protected volume. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 16232.

2

Reclined cradle

 

The locking mechanism on the product does not engage automatically. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 12790.

Injuries, Strangulation

1

Reclined cradle

 

The locking mechanism on the product does not engage automatically. Furthermore, since the angle between the backrest and the horizontal surface is too small, the product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 12790.

Injuries, Suffocation

1

Baby swing

 

The angle between the backrest and the horizontal surface is too small. Furthermore, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with the EN 16232.

Suffocation

1

Reclined cradle

 

The plastic of the packaging is too thin. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 12790.

 

The following 76 alerts regarding hard goods/ miscellaneous goods were reported between week 12 and 16 of 2022.

Types of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemical

2

Bath mat

 

The bath mat contains an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Shower set

 

The bath mat contains an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Burns

1

Oven mitts

 

The product's material is not resistant to high temperatures. When touching a hot surface with it, the user may/will suffer severe burns to the fingers/hand. It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the EN 407.

1

Smart watch

 

The battery can overheat, posing a risk of burns to the users. It does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive nor with the EN 60950-1.

Chemicals

69

Jewellery

 

The items contain an excessive level of Cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Choking

1

Decorative candles

 

Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product has small parts (the decorative parts on top) that can be easily detached. It does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive nor the Toy Safety Directive.

Drowning, Injuries

1

Personal watercraft

 

The tabs of the portable audio system may break, causing it to dislodge from its support. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.

Fire

1

Candles set

 

The melted material of the candle can ignite and continue to burn during use. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive nor the EN 15493.

 

The following 5 alerts regarding Food Contact Materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 March 2021 to 20 April 2022.

Product

Substance / Hazard

Kids Plastic Kitchenware Set

Plastic food contact materials containing bamboo fiber and other bamboo substances are not allowed to be sold or imported into Ireland as per Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.

RASFF Window - Notification detail 

Children's tableware set

Melamine in a children's tableware set

RASFF Window - Notification detail

Children's tableware

Unauthorised use of bamboo in tableware from China

RASFF Window - Notification detail

Children's tableware

Unauthorised use of bamboo in children's tableware from China

RASFF Window - Notification detail

Children's lunch kit

5-piece children's lunch kit in bamboo melamine

RASFF Window - Notification detail

 

 

UK

 

OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market. The following 11 alerts regarding toys & childcare products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2022.

Types of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Injuries

1

Magnetic Blocks Construction

 

The product presents a high risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm². The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Choking and Asphyxiation

1

Libra Frog Intelligent Game

 

The product contains small parts and the flexible plastic bags in which the toy accessories are supplied in have an area greater than 100 x 100mm. Additionally, the product does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Burns

2

Children LED Phone

 

A short circuit of the product may result in the surface of the plastic screen of the phone reaching high temperatures. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Dancing Toy Robot

 

A short circuit of the product may result in the surface of the plastic igniting. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Choking

4

Fidget Toy

 

Product contains small parts and does not have age label or warning. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Wooden teether rings

 

The string can become untied, releasing the wooden beads that could present a choking hazard for children. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Plastic cars

 

The car consists of a detachable small part, which fits in a small parts cylinder. A child playing with the toy unattended may place the small part in their mouth, posing a choking hazard to young children. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Plush hand puppets

 

It contains small parts that are easy to detach. The product does not meet the marking requirements of the relevant standards and does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Choking and injuries

1

Fancy dress accessories

 

It contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessible without the aid of a tool. The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Injuries

1

Pushchair

 

If the back leg of the product breaks while in use, it could cause the infant to fall and injure themselves. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Injuries and choking   

1

Musical box

 

The product presents a risk of internal injuries as it contains high powered magnets that are easily accessible. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

 

1 alert regarding consumer products.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Impact and crush

1

Wall Bed

 

The wall beds can detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby.

 

 

U.S.

 

From 21 March 2022 to 20 April of 2022, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:

 

6 recalls regarding Toys and childcare products

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Injuries

3

Children’s Bicycle Helmets

 

It does not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.

Magnetic Blocks

 

The ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

Kids Bicycles

 

These bicycles are equipped only with hand brakes and do not comply with Federal regulations.

Choking

1

Glow Rattles

 

The rattle’s legs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Fall and injury

1

High chairs

 

The white plastic seat can break.

Choking            

1

Toy Wood Sensory Boards

 

It contains small parts from the products that can come loose.