Recall Cases 2022 (May)

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemicals

1

Gloves
The product's leather has an excessive amount of Chromium (VI). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

1

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

1

Baby shoes
The product's leather has an excessive amount of Chromium (VI). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Injuries

1

Children's blouse
The blouse has long cords with free ends at the waist. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

3

Children's dress
There are long functional cords, long cords with free ends, and/or long drawstrings in the waist area. They do not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

Injuries, Strangulation

4

Children's sports outfit
The products bear cords with free ends and/or toggles in the hood area. They do not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

1

Children's blouse
The blouse has long cords to be tied at the upper front area. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

Strangulation

2

Children's hoodie
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt and drawstrings with free ends at the neck area on the garment. They do not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

1

Children's bikini
The top has functional cords with free ends in the neck and back area. t does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14682.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemicals

11

Toys slime

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive not with EN 71-3.

1

Double felt tip pens

The felt pens' ink contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.

1

Balloons

The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-12.

1

Fancy dress

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

2

Plastic doll

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

1

Bouncing toy

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Choking

1

Toy clarinet

The keys of the instrument detach too easily, resulting in small parts. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.

2

Puffer toy

The product can easily release small parts (eyes). It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

2

Plush and softs toys

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

1

Toy gun

The foam projectiles are too small. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

3

Toy truck, car and tractor

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

1

Rattle toy

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

1

Toy duck

The eyes of the toy can be easily detached. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

Choking, Damage to hearing

1

Toy flute

The mouthpiece of the flute detaches easily, generating a small part. The sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

Choking, Strangulation

1

Soft toy

The toy has a small part (metal ring) which can easily detach. Furthermore, there is a long cord attached to the toy, which may get wrapped around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

Damage to hearing

1

Referee toy set

The sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

1

Musical instruments

The noise level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

1

Whistles

The noise level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.

Health risk / other

1

Children's car seat

The products are not produced according to the required type of approval since the approval was limited to another version of the seat with different material and a ceramic white back and body. There is therefore no guarantee that the products fulfil the health and safety requirements corresponding to the type of approval and the products may not properly protect users in the event of a car crash. It does not comply with Regulation UN/ECE No 44-04.

Injuries

1

Baby swing

The lateral swing angle is too large, and there is no protection from a restraining system. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 16232.

1

Plastic swing

The swing is not sufficiently resistant to load. As a consequence, under load, the seat may separate from the rope and the child may fall off the swing. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-8.

Suffocation

1

Baby teether, teething toy

The mushroom head of the soother can flip around creating a very tight suction which can block the airways (nose and mouth) of a child, causing suffocation. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Types of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Blow, break, bruise, fracture, concussion, sprain, dislocation

1

Bits for horses

The plastic connectors of the bit become brittle and can break. A rider could lose control of the horse, fall and suffer injuries. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

Burns, Injuries

1

Pressure cooker

Due to a failure of the security system, the product can open while under pressure and may propel the lid and contents, which would be at a very high temperature. It does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive nor with EN 12778.

Chemicals

3

Jewellery

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

5

Jewellery

The product releases an excessive amount of nickel. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

1

Hairpin

The metal material of the hairpins contains an excessive amount of cadmium and lead. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

1

Pruning shears

The handles of the pruning shears contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Injuries

1

Kick scooter

The bolts securing the connection of the steering tube to the footboard can loosen up, which may result in the steering tube and the footboard disconnecting from each other. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Fire

1

Cushion covers
The cushion covers’ fire-retardant effectiveness may deteriorate over time, presenting an increased risk of fire.

Burn, injuries

1

Children’s pajamas
They fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.

Fire and burn

1

Heated blankets
The blanket can overheat if left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time.

Burn, injuries

2

Children’s robes
The children’s robes fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.

Choking and laceration

1

Jumpsuits, rompers, snap suits, baby dresses and bibs
The snaps on the recalled garments can detach and also expose small sharp prongs.

Types of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Choking and injuries

1

Magnetic Balls

The small (high powered) magnetic balls were found to fit in a small parts cylinder.

Choking

1

Highchair

The tray arm caps can break off.

Injuries

1

Pushchair and Carrycot

There is a tipping issue with the carrycot, so there is potential for a small child to fall out when the product is in use.

1

Baby Mirror

The sharp edge of mirror is exposed when you push on the silicone bear cover.

Suffocation

1

Mushroom Teether

The head of the mushroom may flip around, creating a tight suction.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Choking

1

Wooden Push Toys

The toy’s rolling cylinder can separate, exposing the balls inside.

1

Woven Bunny Baskets

The bunny basket’s eyes can detach.

Burn

1

Baby Bottles

Hot liquids in the bottle can cause the bumper to shrink, making the bottle tilt over spilling out contents.

Hazard

Number of alerts

Notes

Fall

1

School Classroom Stack Chairs

The weld on the chair’s frame can fail.