Product recalls April 1

CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) 1 – 15 APRIL 2010

PRODUCT RECALLS

CONTENTS ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Pages 2 to 8

HARDLINES Pages 9 to 43

SOFTLINES Pages 44 to 57

THE SGS PUBLICATION GATHERING CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE EU, IN THE USA AND IN AUSTRALIA

Electrical appliances (5)

Lighting Equipments (4)

Cord Sets, Plugs & Sockets (4)

Toys (12)

Juvenile Items (4)

Premiums (0)

Children articles (1) - See ‘Sport & Leisure Goods’

Children articles (17) - See ‘SOFTLINES’

Home Furnishing & Houseware (29)

Home Improvement & DIY (0)

Personal & Home Care Items (1)

Sport & Leisure Goods (2)

PPE (0)

Miscellaneous (3)

Wearing Apparels (17)

Home Textiles (0)

Footwear, Bags and Accessories (1)

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E&E: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY

PRODUCT DANGER MEASURES ADOPTED

EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Rice cooker

BRAND: Tiger King

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: ARC-G18HT

DESCRIPTION: Rice cooker, diameter approximately 26cm, with closable lid, 220 Volt, 700 Watt, capacity: 1.8 litres

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Korea

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is not earthed and in the case of an insulation defect the outer casing will become live; and because the cable insulation is so brittle that it cracks after being handled normally for a short time, exposing live wires that could be touched. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Voluntary stop of sales by the retailer.

EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Vacuum cleaner - DC05 Motorhead vacuum cleaner

BRAND: Dyson

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 079. Product sold between 2000 and 2005.

DESCRIPTION: Domestic vacuum cleaner. Grey and purple in colour and supplied in Dyson branded packaging with required safety warnings and operating instructions.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Malaysia

ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the hose can become detached from the handle, exposing three electrical contacts. If the user touches these contacts while the machine is plugged in they could receive an electric shock. Ten incidents reported. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers

UNITS: About 600 in the United States, 140 in Canada and 15 in Puerto Rico

DISTRIBUTOR: Mares USA, of Boca Raton, Fla.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates.

MANUFACTURED IN: Italy

HAZARD: An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

Voluntary recall

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AUSTRALIA CABAC—Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CABAC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

IDENTIFYING FEATURES

UPS1700DV2 Serial numbers beginning with 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

SUPPLIER

Cabac

HAZARDS

Risk of electric shock.

DEFECTS

In the affected product, in the event of removing the input plug from the socket outlet while the UPS is still energised, backfeed voltage may be present on the pins of the plug or the UPS input mains connector pins.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Cabac advises that any product purchased from 2006 until mid 2009 should be sent back immediately to the point of purchase or any electrical wholesaler. The product will then be forwarded to Cabac for inspection and modification to correct the issue if it exists, at no extra cost. Any product with a large blue dot on the back panel does not need to be returned as these products have already had the modifications implemented.

AUSTRALIA Salton (Aust) Pty Ltd—George Foreman Stick Mixer GFSM1.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: George Forman Hand held blender.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Batches 0933, 0935, 0942, 0943, 0949.

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT: The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Retravision, Target, Target Country, Betta Electrical, Harris Scarfe and internet sales direct from company website.

SUPPLIER: Salton (Aust) Pty Ltd

HAZARDS: It is possible that pieces of broken blades may be in the food.

DEFECTS: The blade at the end of the blender shaft may break.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the blender shaft attachment and contact the Salton Customer Service Department on 1800 190 400 (Australia) or 0508 629 777 (New Zealand) for instructions concerning the return of the shaft and receiving a replacement part.

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Lighting chains

PRODUCT: Lighting chain

BRAND: Rotuladas

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 106/04

DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain with lights in the shape of flowers of different colours. Packaged in a transparent bag.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of fire and electric shock because: - the insulation resistance is not sufficient; - the connections of the terminals are not adequate; - the cross-sectional area of the conductors is too small; - the cable is not adequately anchored; - there is no protection against damp conditions that may arise through normal use. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

EU/SWEDEN CATEGORY: Lighting equipment

PRODUCT: Lamp - Disko Trafiklys / Disco Traffic Light

BRAND: Tiger

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 0200010047589

DESCRIPTION: Tiger. A decorative lamp in the form of a traffic light, 27 cm tall, with different flashing modes.


FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - live parts are accessible when the lamp is replaced, - the fixing of the cover, which is openError! Hyperlink reference not valid.ed for lamp replacement, is not sufficient, - the internal wiring for the lamp holders has a cross-section that is less than required; and a risk of fire because: - the plastic material which retains current-carrying parts in position is not sufficiently fire resistant. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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E&E: LIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: LED tube lamp

BRAND: Ledicor

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: 25W, LC-T8-150-K/LC-T8-150-L

DESCRIPTION: LED lamp (T8 tube type)


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the accessible metal body of the lamp is live. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Lighting chain

PRODUCT: Lighting chain - Talven Valot

BRAND: Lumo

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: XML-807-10L/2305 Bar code: 6 430033 333686

DESCRIPTION: Lighting chain in the form of flowers.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the live soldered terminal of the lamp holder is accessible. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.


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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Electrical plug

BRAND: Rayo

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 33030; barcode: 8430204330306

DESCRIPTION: White electrical plug in a transparent blister pack.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because live parts can be accessed without a pin being inserted. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

EU/CYPRUS CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Mains adaptor

BRAND: Fang An

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar Code 6985184855056 Model FA-609

DESCRIPTION: Three way mains adaptor for domestic use, to convert one socket to three sockets. The packaging is cardboard with transparent plastic.


ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE

he product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because: - it lacks the required insulation on conducting parts; - it overheats; - the fuse terminals are screwed on to plastic instead of metal. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.


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E&E: CORD SETS, PLUGS & SOCKETS

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EU/DENMARK CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Travel adaptor - All-in-One World Wide Travel Adaptor

BRAND: Travel Blue

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Cat. No. 179, EAN: 5 018 404 001 795

DESCRIPTION: Travel adaptor.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the contact pins, intended for use in the USA, can be exposed and could be touched whilst they are live.

Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.

EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Electrical appliances

PRODUCT: Travel charger for mobile phone

BRAND: Celly

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Type: LH-208T, Bar code: 8 021735 191421

DESCRIPTION: Travel charger for mobile phone with retractable cable.


ELECTRIC SHOCK

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the clearances in the mains transformer between the primary and the secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60950.


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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Puzzle mat - EVA PUZZLE MATS

BRAND: IAN YING

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Unknown

DESCRIPTION: Toy packed in clear plastic wrap.


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains removable parts, which entirely fit into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

EU/AUSTRIA CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Puzzle mat - 72-piece puzzle mat

BRAND: Möbelix

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN code: 9007019153019

DESCRIPTION: The puzzle mat consists of 72 puzzle pieces made of foam-like material. Each part contains a removable figure or letter. Size of individual component: approximately 16 x 16 cm. May be used as a puzzle and for playing games on. Zipped bag made of flexible transparent plastic, enclosing a colour-printed leaflet (see attached photographs).


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts which fit into the small part cylinder and can be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft toy - Dozy Dolphin

BRAND: Cloud B

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 30140260

DESCRIPTION: Grey and white soft toy in the form of a dolphin, 20 cm long, with a battery-operated musical box.


BURNS AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of burns because the surface of the batteries becomes too hot and is not adequately insulated; and a risk of choking because of the presence of a small part (the on/off button) that can be easily detached and could be swallowed by a child. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.


PRODUCT: Toy cubes

BRAND: Prestige

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: AC-1120 code 9400030024215

DESCRIPTION: Toy packed in clear plastic wrap.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia

CHEMICAL The product poses a chemical risk because the green cube contains 143 mg/kg of chromium and 633 mg/kg of lead and the yellow cube contains 254 mg/kg of chromium and 1263 mg/kg of lead.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.

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HARDLINES: TOY

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PRODUCT: Bath toy set

BRAND: Animal


DESCRIPTION: Bath toy set of squeezable, squeaky, soft plastic toys in 8 different colours and shapes - with a sound-emitting element. Packed in a plastic bag attached to a colourful original label. The back of the label is marked: "Fruit Summer Animal".


CHOKING AND DAMAGE TO HEARING

The product poses a risk of - choking because the whistle can be easily detached and swallowed, and - damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.


EU/GERMANY CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Pens - Loony Balloony

BRAND: Kits to go - activity set

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 8711252755342, Item No 75534, Article No 326628.

DESCRIPTION: Toy pens for decorating balloons packed in an orange plastic case with printed cardboard sleeve and shrink-wrapped in transparent plastic film.


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because of an excessive quantity of benzene in the felt-tip pens: green: 75.6 mg/kg, blue: 61.6 mg/kg, yellow: 18.3 mg/kg, red: 12.4 mg/kg, brown: 14.2 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Recall from the market by the importer/manufacturer

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Soft toy - dog

BRAND: Muaa

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 500010056

DESCRIPTION: The product is a pink soft-toy dog resembling a poodle with bows attached to its ears and body. Around its neck there is a heart-shaped pendant. A cardboard label bears the words `soft-toy dog`, the make and a barcode.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Argentina

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the heart-shaped pendant is easy to remove and fits into the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.



PRODUCT: Children`s scooter

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode: 3177990311700

DESCRIPTION: Children`s folding scooter, blue in colour with the word "scooter" on the base, supplied in a blue cardboard box bearing the word "Scooter".


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because:

- the diameter of the ends of the handlebars is too small; - the diameter of the front wheel is too small; - the clearance between accessible moving parts is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.


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HARDLINES: TOY

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PRODUCT: Painting set

BRAND: Mickey Mouse & Friends

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model A11-0281, Ref. 290069 Barcode: 6922432900694

DESCRIPTION: Pink plastic case with a small handle on top in the shape of a car, with Disney characters depicted inside the car. Dimensions 50 x 17 x 4 cm. There is also a list of the contents, written in English, totalling 70 pieces.-


CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material contains more than 0.1% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.



PRODUCT: Xylophone - Music Maker

BRAND: FENTOYS

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Ref. 1525 Barcode: 2204932015257

DESCRIPTION: Yellow toy xylophone. On its upper side are eight plates of various colours. The stick for tapping on the strips is white and attached to the toy by means of a blue cord. The toy is sold in a cardboard box labelled as follows: "MUSIC MAKER. New Century New Design Musical".


STRANGULATION AND CHOKING

The product poses a risk of strangulation because it includes a cord which is longer than 220 mm and could form a noose at the end.

The product also poses a risk of choking because the laminated paper adhesives on the toy and one of the pivots attached to the xylophone•s metal plates can be easily detached and swallowed.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.


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HARDLINES: TOY

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AUSTRALIA Confectionery Link Pty Ltd—Peter Rabbit, Jemima and Flopsy 11cm plush toys

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Peter Rabbit, Jemima and Flopsy 11cm plush toys (measured from base to top of head)

TRADERS WHO SOLD THIS PRODUCT

Big W, Farmer Jacks, Supa IGA WA, Campbells Cash & Carry WA, Roni's Variety Discount Stores WA, Myer Pty Ltd, Target and Target Country, Spar QLD, Drakes SA, Foodland SA, Romeos SA, The Warehouse New Zealand, Progressive Enterprises (includes Foodtown, Countdown and Woolworths) New Zealand, Retail Adventure Nationally (includes Go Lo, Crazy Clarks, Sam's Warehouse), Cheap as Chips SA, Silly Willys NSW, David Jones

SUPPLIER

Confectionery Link Pty Ltd

HAZARDS

Pose an ingestion or inhalation hazard

DEFECTS

The three plush toys, when subjected to the tension test under the Australian Toy Standard AS/NZS 8124:2002, released parts (legs and feet). The OCBA says that these toys are captured by the requirements of the Australian Toy Standard, as a toy suitable for children under 36 months of age.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Consumers are to return the soft toy to the place of purcahse for a refund.

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HARDLINES: TOY

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EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Toys

PRODUCT: Mermaid doll

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: EAN 8772900700381, art. No. 09008B.

DESCRIPTION: Toy doll. On the cardboard packaging there are markings as follows: name of the toy and model number, "CE mark", the name and address of the importer.


CHEMICAL The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material contains more than 7.9% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Withdrawal from the market and destruction ordered by the authorities.

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HARDLINES: JUVENILE ITEMS

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EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children`s equipment

PRODUCT: Baby walker

BRAND: Bertoni

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: BW-4, item 822, barcode: 3 800678 908229 Model: BW-3, item 821.

DESCRIPTION: Baby-walker made of plastic with textile seat and a metal folding construction. The difference between the two models is in the lack of a music toy in model BW-3 and the different pictures. The product is packed in transparent, polyethylene packaging.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because the seat can break exposing sharp edges.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Baby Walkers

UNITS: About 200

IMPORTER: Le Hing Inc., of South El Monte, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled walkers are intended for babies 6 months and older. The item number L-0809EN is printed on the side of the box. The walkers are blue or pink with a white tray.

MANUFACTURED IN: Taiwan

HAZARD: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Gund Baby Paperboard Books

UNITS: About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada

IMPORTER: Gund, of Edison, N.J.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.

MANUFACTURED IN: China

HAZARD: The styrofoam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the styrofoam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Childcare articles and children's equipment

PRODUCT: Baby sling carrier - SlingRider

BRAND: Infantino

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 551-710 UPC 773554517101. 551-734 UPC 773554517347. 151-321 UPC 773554513219. 151-322 UPC 773554513226.

DESCRIPTION: A soft fabric baby sling-style carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant.


SUFFOCATION

The product poses a risk of suffocation for babies in the first few months of life (younger than four months of age) because there is the possibility that (i) the sling’s fabric can press against an infant’s nose and mouth, blocking the baby’s breathing and suffocating a baby, and (ii) where the sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply.


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HARDLINES: HOME FURNISHING & HOUSEWARE

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EU/GREECE CATEGORY: Lighters

PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Electronic

BRAND: Atomic

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item ID: 36164CR, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39023, lot number: GC 51182, barcode on packaging: 4 014663 047964

DESCRIPTION: Slim refillable piezo electronic gas lighter, with black top and red solid body (approximate dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 1 cm). The lighters are equipped with a Child Resistant (CR) mechanism and are packed in black-orange carton box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 11 languages.


FIRE AND BURNS

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards flame height, resistance to spitting, sputtering and flaring and flame extinction



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PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - High quality lighter

BRAND: Flame Fire

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. X1036A

DESCRIPTION: Black and silver lighter with flip-top that reveals a silver ignition mechanism (approximate dimensions: 5.8 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm). The lighter bears three small decorative colourless glass-stones. The lighters are packed in a blue cardboard box (50 items), with the picture of the Statue of Liberty on the top. The packaging bears the warning "Keep lighter away from children" in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 16.8 x 11.3 x 7.5 cm).


FIRE AND BURNS

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it does not bear a child-resistant mechanism.

According to Commission's Decision 2006/502/EC Member States shall ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.


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PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Electronic beauty

BRAND: Atomic

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: Electronic Beauty, Item ID: 3628401, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39007, lot number: GK 51182, barcode on packaging: 4 014663 053347

DESCRIPTION: Slim refillable piezo electronic all white gas lighter, (approximate dimensions: 8.2 x 2.5 x 1 cm). The lighters are equipped with Child Resistant (CR) mechanism and are packed in black-orange carton box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 12 languages (approximate dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.7 cm).


FIRE AND BURNS

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because the product can easily break due to insufficient resistance when dropped and the fuel can escape.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.


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PRODUCT: Electronic lighter

BRAND: DORA

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: 10-34 HSP, Type: 96/960, code on the head: KKK, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39018, barcode on packaging: 8 435168 196562

DESCRIPTION: Refillable piezo electronic lighter (approx. dimensions: 8.3x2.5x1.1cm). The lighters are blue and bear depictions of the signs of the zodiac (a different zodiac each lighter). The products are also equipped with a torch in the base, which is activated by pressing a button on the side of the lighters and produces holograms of the signs of the zodiac. The lighters are packed in a blue cardboard box (50 items), with safety instructions and warnings in 6 languages (approx. dimensions: 6.7x11.7x25cm).


BURNS AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism.

The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/EC which requires that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.


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PRODUCT: Electronic lighter - Smoking Lighter Set

BRAND: Notice

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Item No. X1037, code on the base: 2003

DESCRIPTION: Black and silver-coloured lighter with flip-top ignition mechanism (approx. dimensions: 7.2x2.5x0.8cm). The lighters are packed in a blue and white cardboard box (50 items) that bears the warning "Keep lighter away from children" in 6 languages (approx. dimensions: 18x11.5x7.6cm).


BURNS AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not have a child-resistant mechanism.

The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/EC which requires that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.


EU/FRANCE CATEGORY: Furniture

PRODUCT: Table - Jet Set

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: RF 1022 - 1 DT; barcode 100015890.

DESCRIPTION: Folding table with glass top, spring-mounted.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Malaysia

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries due to shearing and pinching points which are created when the table is folded. There is a particular risk of trapping parts of the body if the user attempts to open the table whilst the table is upside down or on its side because the table could spring open violently.

One accident reported.


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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Decorative Wood Chests and Tables

UNITS: About 7,000

IMPORTER: Hammary Furniture Co., of Lenoir, N.C.

DESCRIPTION: This recall includes several styles of decorative wooden chests and tables.The model number, style and average price is listed in note 1:

Furniture manufactured since April 2009 will have a label that specifies the date of manufacture, the item number, the country of origin, a product description and the name “Hammary Furniture.” This label is located on the unfinished back of the item or, if the back is finished, on the underside. Products manufactured earlier than April 2009 will not have any identifiable markings on them. Visit the firm’s Web site www.regcen.com/hammaryrecall for photos of all furniture items included in this recall.

MANUFACTURED IN: Philippines, China and Vietnam

HAZARD: The surface coating paint on the furniture could contain excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standard.


Voluntary recall

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EU/NETHERLANDS

CATEGORY: Gas appliances

PRODUCT: Portable gas stove - Kartuschenkocher

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BG 1100; Barcode EAN 4304493343993.

DESCRIPTION: Metal single burner stove, with plastic holder for the gas container, including two full gas containers, packed in a rectangle cardboard box.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany

CHEMICAL

The product poses a risk of Carbon monoxide poisoning because the combustion products contain too much carbon monoxide.

The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Directive and the relevant European standard EN 521.

Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor.

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns

UNITS: About 5,800

DISTRIBUTOR: Agio International Co. of Hong Kong.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor ambiance. The base of the column is rectangular with brick styling. The top has a bowl shape with lava rocks. This unit does not include ceramic logs. Only products with serial numbers running sequentially from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number is printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base.


HAZARD: Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Agio has received five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Voluntary recall

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills

UNITS: About 4,600

IMPORTER: Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word “Kuuma” embossed on the front. The grill’s main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging.

MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand

HAZARD: If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands.

Voluntary recall

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds

UNITS: About 25,000

IMPORTER: Oriental Furniture of Cambridge, Mass.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. “Oriental Furniture” is printed on the packaging.


HAZARD: Roman Shades - Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds - Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.


Voluntary recall

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Glass Water Bottles

UNITS: About 42,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

IMPORTER: Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves clear glass water bottles including 22-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-151 and 50-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-169. The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item


HAZARD: The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received seven reports of the recalled water bottles shattering, including four reports of hand lacerations.

Voluntary recall

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EU/BELGIUM CATEGORY: Protective equipment

PRODUCT: Fire blanket - Blusdeken / Couverture Anti-Feu

BRAND: Saval


DESCRIPTION: Fire blanket for extinguishing cooking oil fires, 90 x 90 cm, with red packaging.


BURNS AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because during use it may catch fire, burning the user or setting fire to the surroundings.



EU/BELGIUM CATEGORY: Protective equipment

PRODUCT: Fire blanket - Blusdeken / Couverture Anti-Feu

BRAND: Ansul


DESCRIPTION: Fire blanket for extinguishing cooking oil fires, 90 x 90 cm, packaged in a white plastic shell

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom

BURNS AND FIRE

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because during use it may catch fire, burning the user or setting fire to the surroundings.



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EU/NETHERLANDS

CATEGORY: Food-imitating products

PRODUCT: Candles - Bougies chocolat

BRAND: Unknown

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: PLU 131138 bar code 8715907202687

DESCRIPTION: Brown box with white and brown candles looking like chocolate candies, a white dish and a plastic pouch with cinnamon sticks


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it into the mouth and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.

The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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EU/UNITED KINGDOM

CATEGORY: Decorative articles

PRODUCT: Candles - Unfragranced tea lights

BRAND: Body Shop

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1) Barcode 5028197840280. Type 1084028. 2) Bar code 5028197613303. Type 1061330.

DESCRIPTION: 1) Pack of 24 unfragranced tea lights in a transparent packaging (145mm wide, 72mm deep, 70mm high) with 3 layers of 8 tea lights divided by a white card. The base card is printed in 2 colours. The tea lights are made of creamy white wax with raised ring detail in silver metal cases with a wick. The bag is sealed at the top by 3 metal staples attaching a white card folded in two and printed with black and a yellow/orange design. 2) Pack of 25 unfragranced tea lights A frosted white bag (145mm wide, 75mm deep, 80mm high) with 3 layers of 8 tea lights divided by a white card with 1 tea light on top. The tea lights are made of creamy white wax with raised ring detail in silver metal cases with a wick. The bag is sealed at the top with 3 metal staples attaching a 4 colour printed card folded in two.


FIRE

The product poses a risk of fire because, once ignited, it can suddenly and unexpectedly burst into flames. 20 incidents reported.


Voluntary withdrawn from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.

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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Other

PRODUCT: Smoke alarm - Optinen Palovaroitin

BRAND: Fireman

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BWK427, batch WK0910021

DESCRIPTION: Round, white plastic smoke alarm, diameter 10.2 cm


FIRE

The product poses a risk of fire because it does not adequately detect smoke.

The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14604.


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EU/FINLAND CATEGORY: Other

PRODUCT: Smoke alarm - Palo/Häkä Varoitin

BRAND: Fireman

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: BWK401C, batch WK0910023

DESCRIPTION: Round, white plastic smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, diameter 14.3 cm


FIRE

The product poses a risk of fire because it does not adequately detect smoke.

The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14604.


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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: PBteen Ottoman Beds

UNITS: About 3,000

IMPORTER: PBteen a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves mattresses sold as part of PBteen Ottoman Beds with registration number CA -31586(TW). These are multifunctional ottomans that can be used to sit or sleep. The ottoman can be turned into a twin-sized bed. They were sold with a cover in stone, navy, ivory or pink. The ottoman cover has a tag that reads "PBteen" and a label with registration number CA-31586(TW).


HAZARD: The Ottoman Bed mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.


Voluntary recall

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Six Tier Chrome Shelving Unit

UNITS: About 6,800

MANUFACTURER: King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd., of Trumbull, Conn.

DESCRIPTION: The six tier chrome shelving unit Model # 392360 can be identified by an NSF King Long Industrial imprint on the corner collar on the side.


HAZARD: Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The firm has received one reported incident. No injuries reported.

Voluntary recall

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EU/ITALY PRODUCT: frying basket


No picture available.

CHEMICAL

migration of nickel (0.47 mg/kg– ppm) from frying basket from China

product (to be) re-dispatched

EU/GERMANY PRODUCT: kitchen utensils



CHEMICAL

migration of primary aromatic amines (4,4'-MDA: 1216.8 µg/l) from kitchen utensils from China

product (to be) destroyed

EU/ITALY PRODUCT: stainless steel cutlery

MANUFACTURED IN: Thailand


CHEMICAL

migration of chromium (0.16 mg/kg - ppm) and of nickel (0.24 mg/kg - ppm) from stainless steel cutlery from Thailand

product (to be) returned to dispatcher

EU/ITALY PRODUCT: stainless steel food slicer

MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong


CHEMICAL

migration of chromium (0.76 mg/kg - ppm) from stainless steel food slicer from Hong Kong

product (to be) re-dispatched

EU/GREECE PRODUCT: ceramic bowls

MANUFACTURED IN: Ukraine


CHEMICAL

migration of lead (13.53 µg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine

product (to be) redispatched or destroyed




CHEMICAL

migration of lead (51.40 mg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine





CHEMICAL

migration of lead (25.99 mg/l) from ceramic bowls from Ukraine


EU/GERMANY PRODUCT: ceramic plate



CHEMICAL

migration of cadmium (0.2 mg/dm²) and of cobalt (1.65 mg/l) from ceramic plate from China, via Denmark

withdrawal from the market

EU/AUSTRIA PRODUCT: kitchen utensil (coking spoon)

MANUFACTURED IN: Hong Kong


CHEMICAL

migration of formaldehyde (18.56; 19.06 mg/dm²) from kitchen utensil (coking spoon) from Hong Kong

withdrawal from the market

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Note 1

Product: Decorative Wood Chests and Tables. The model number, style and average price is listed below:

Description STYLE Pieces

T71037-00 T71274-00 T71522-00 T71946-00 T72345-00 T72706-00 T72858-00 T73064-00 T73069-00 T73070-00 T73112-00 T73174-00 T73175-00 T73229-22 T73292-00 T73293-00 T73294-00 T73319-00 T73346-00

Vincent Rattan Entertainment Center World Map Drum Table Oval Game Cocktail Table Roulette Accent Table Console Table Entertainment Console Bachelor’s Chest Bar Cabinet Accent Table CD Storage Old Western Rifle Accent Table Box on Stand Round Accent Table Nest of Tables Bombe Chest Octagonal Drum Table Brown Octagonal Drum Table Black Bedside Chest Door Chest

$700 $720 $900 $640 $880 $900 $800 $700 $500 $360 $500 $280 $200 $460 $700 $240 $240 $260 $900

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HARDLINES: PERSONAL & HOME CARE ITEMS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Cosmetics

PRODUCT: Shampoos & haircare products

BRAND: Alter ego

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL:

1. barcode: 8008277072173, 300 ml, batch No. 28057G18;

2. 2. barcode: 8008277072050, 300 ml, batch No. 27307G17;

3. 3. barcode 8008277070230, 350 ml, batch No. 3737C05;

4. 4. barcode 8008277072074, 250 ml, batch No. 25886I18.

DESCRIPTION:

1. Shampoo Hasty [Curl] CURLY TEASER Curl cleanser, 300 ml, 35 Lt, plastic packaging;

2. Shampoo Hasty [Sleek] SLEEK BEAUTY Smoothing cleanser, 300 ml, 33 Lt., plastic packaging;

3. Shampoo REMOVING SHAMPOO,350 ml, 42 Lt, plastic packaging;

4. Balsam Hasty [Sleek] SLEEK ELEGANCE Smoothing balm, 250 ml, 36 Lt, plastic packaging.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy

CHEMICAL

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains •Methyldibromo glutaronitrile• which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.


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HARDLINES: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades

UNITS: About 67,000 in the United States and 60,000 in Canada

IMPORTER: Bauer Hockey Inc., of Greenland, N.H.

DESCRIPTION: The hockey and goalie sticks, shafts and blades come in various shapes, sizes and colors. The name "Bauer" and the model descriptions are on all of the sticks, shafts and blades. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol.

Junior player sticks and replacement shafts are each identified by the markings "JUNIOR," "52 Flex" or "JUNIOR Flex 52."

Youth player sticks are identified by the marking "YOUTH Flex 42" or "YTH Flex 42." These markings appear on all models on the narrow side of the stick shaft either near the top of the stick or near the blade.

Junior replacement blades fit only the Junior sticks and are identified by the markings "P92" or "PM9" followed by "JR", which appear on the narrow side of the blade near where the shaft and blade are joined.

Junior goal sticks are identified by the markings "P31 - JR - 22 �" or "P31 JUNIOR - FLEX 52 - 22 �" which appear on the narrow side of the stick shaft near the top of the stick.

See details for the hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall details in note 2.


HAZARD: Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.


Voluntary recall

(to be continued)

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HARDLINES: SPORT & LEISURE GOODS

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(continued)

USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks

UNITS: About 800

IMPORTER: Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with original equipment carbon fiber forks and all Civia Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The forks are black and have the word “Civia” forged into the fork dropout.


HAZARD: The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Civia Cycles has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking resulting in an abrasion on face and bruised ribs.

Voluntary recall

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Note 2 .

Product :Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades,The following hockey sticks, shafts and blades are involved in the recall:

Description Pieces Counties Sold

Nike Bauer Supreme One50 Junior Stick sticks, shafts and replacement blades U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One70 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme Force Junior Stick player stick U.S.

Nike Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada

Bauer Supreme One75 Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One90 Youth and Junior Stick sticks, shafts, and replacement blades U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Vapor XVI Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player and goalie sticks U.S. and Canada

Bauer Vapor XX Junior Stick player stick U.S. and Canada

Nike Bauer Apollo Junior Stick player stick U.S.

Nike Bauer Supreme Accel Junior Stick player stick Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme One40 Junior Stick player stick Canada

Nike Bauer Supreme OneLTX Junior Stick player stick Canada

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HARDLINES: MISCELLANEOUS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


USA NAME OF PRODUCT: TUSA RS-670 Regulators

UNITS: About 250

IMPORTER: Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators.

MANUFACTURED IN: Japan

HAZARD: The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.


Voluntary recall

AUSTRALIA Aquanaut Pty Ltd—Apeks WTX Inflator

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Inflator assembly for Technical Diving Bouyancy Cells.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: The Item is sold as a part of the following product numbers & Descriptions: 15755, INFLATOR ASSY, LOWER, POWER 42772, AIRWAY COMPLETE, APEKS 42775, AIRWAY COMPLETE, APEKS (RIGHT SIDE) 388032, BLADDER, WTX3, APEKS 388060, BLADDER, WTX6, APEKS 388080, BLADDER, WTX8, APEKS 388145, BLADDER, WTX4, APEKS 388260, BLADDER, WTX6R, REDUNDANT SYSTEM, APEKS

SUPPLIER: Aquanaut Pty Ltd

HAZARDS: If the button were to come off, the spring behind the button would also come off thereby removing the tension needed to keep the valve closed. If this were to occur in the water, it could lead to a leak in the Bouyancy Cell contents.

DEFECTS: Aqua Lung have been made aware of a case of a poorly retained oral inflate button that came off an Apeks WTX Inflator. The button is supposed to be adhered with a high strength thread locker. Aqua Lung's research into the matter indicates that some units may have been improperly adhered by their supplier. Because an inspection of the button is easy to do, Aqua lung believes that it is prudent to inspect all units in the field. Aqua Lung believe that very few, if any, of the WTX Inflators will exhibit this problem.

CONSUMERS ACTION

Present their WTX Inflator to an Authorised Aqua Lung / Apeks Service centre for inspection.

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HARDLINES: MISCELLANEOUS

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/SWEDEN CATEGORY: Recreational craft

PRODUCT: Marine engine - Gasoline Sterndrive Engines

BRAND: Volvo Penta

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL:

3.0GLP-J: 4012250992-4012258677 4.3GL-J: 4012250707-4012258760 4.3GL-JF: 4012252403-4012258107

DESCRIPTION: 3.0L and 4.3L carburetted Gasoline Sterndrive Petrol engine for leisure boats with Demon carburettor.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because there is the possibility that the throttle could stick in the open position, due to improperly fastened throttle plate retaining screws, which could lead to loss of control of the boat and collision.

Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.

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NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/BULGARIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Children`s sports outfit - Pure Speed - Blazinng Trails

BRAND: Gilgin Gocuk


DESCRIPTION: Children's sports outfit consisting of two parts - a top with a hood and a pair of trousers, with a printed picture of a car and an inscription PURE SPEED - BLAZINNG TRAILS on the top. The children's outfits are sold without packaging.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey

INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of drawstrings at the waist area.




PRODUCT: Children`s sports outfit - Angeles

BRAND: Tandem

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Size: 12 M, 18 M, 24 M.

DESCRIPTION: Children's sports outfit consisting of two parts - a top with a hood and a pair of trousers, brand Tandem, intended for children up to 7 years of age. The children's sports outfits are sold without packaging.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.



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EU/LITHUANIA CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Children`s jogging suit and sweatshirt

BRAND:

1. YLISI;

2. 2. GLORIOUS

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: 1. mod. XL-8946; 2. BPO-5946, barcode: 5999032759466

DESCRIPTION:

1. Children`s pink jogging suit consisting of two parts, intended for children of 1 year of age. The front of the sweatshirt has embroidery and a printed design. The sweatshirt has a hood with functional cords and the trousers have cords in the waist area; 2. Sweatshirt with hood, grey in colour with decorative stitching and printing on the front.

2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

INJURIES AND STRANGULATION

The products pose a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area.

The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.


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EU/POLAND CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Baby`s overall - Romper and body

BRAND: Yamaha

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Romper: B10FB70102E0 (6-12 months) and B10FB70104E0 (12 months and up). Body: B10FB70402E0.

DESCRIPTION: The products are a romper and a body made of cotton, coloured blue with white YAMAHA inscriptions. The products are fastened with plastic snaps. (The products with metal snaps are safe according to the trader statement).


CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because the plastic snaps may break during use producing small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled by children.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.


PRODUCT: Children`s jogging suit - Miss Sance

BRAND: Kai Xiang Kid`s

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: No.: F9029; Size: 6, 8, 10.

DESCRIPTION: Children's jogging suit with a hood with textile cords and metal toggles. The trousers have a functional, fastening textile cord with metal toggles in the waist area. On the front of the top there is an inscription: "Miss Sance" "Children Action" and a picture of a kitten. On the back there is another inscription "Miss Sance Action" and a picture of a kitten with decorative elements.

COUNTRY of origin: China

STRANGULATION The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.



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PRODUCT: Girl`s skirt

BRAND: YI JIE 2000

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: L024

DESCRIPTION: Skirt for children up to 4-6 years of age, with cords in the waist area, embroidered stones and various printed patterns.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of cords in the waist area.



USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Women’s Peacoats

UNITS: About 800

IMPORTER: Foria International Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves women’s peacoats that are double-breasted and have long sleeves. They are made from 100 percent cotton fleece in large blue and white plaid print. “Authentic” is printed on the label at the center back neckline of the garments.


HAZARD: The peacoats fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.


Voluntary recall

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EU/SPAIN CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Baby`s outfit

BRAND: Lin Ni Kids

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Model: FB011 and FB013.

DESCRIPTION: Clothing set for babies, consisting of a skirt, T-shirt and sweater. The skirt has a bow around the waist and the sweater has various sequinned adornments. One of the labels shows the size (12M) and the composition. A cardboard label shows the brand name and the model number.


CHOKING AND INJURIES

The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with small shiny adornments which can be easily detached and swallowed.

The product also poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of a ribbon around the belt.



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PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt

BRAND: Yobeibei

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Bar code 135112005053, code 0811

DESCRIPTION: Children's sweatshirt with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidered patterns on the front and the inscriptions: Army, FSWWKIDS. There is a picture of an eagle on the back and an emblem sewn to one of the sleeves with various inscriptions.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the neck area.




PRODUCT: Children's sweatshirt

BRAND: Nova

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Code OI/568735-211-168, item 0094

DESCRIPTION: Children's sweatshirt with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidered inscriptions on the front: MXCO, MEXX COMP.SURVIVAL GEAR, ART.OUTDRS. CMP.SRL/498.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the neck area.



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PRODUCT: Children's outfit

BRAND: Puledro

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Barcode 507401002290

DESCRIPTION: Children's outfit consisting of two parts: white trousers and a top made of patterned fabric, with shoulder straps.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of straps in the neck area.



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PRODUCT: Children's outfit

BRAND: Puledro


DESCRIPTION: Children's outfit consisting of three parts: white trousers, a top which resembles a bra with straps to be tied at the back of the neck and a top made of red knitted fabric.


STRANGULATION

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of straps in the neck area.



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PRODUCT: Girls` dress

BRAND: Puledro


DESCRIPTION: Girls` dresses made of patterned fabric in two colours - white and blue - with pockets. The pockets have decorative loops with a circumference of 520 mm.


INJURIES

The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of loops on the pockets.



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EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Trousers for girls

BRAND: Fang Zhou

TYPE/NUMBER OF MODEL: Art. No. X-8

DESCRIPTION: Children`s trousers in pink, white, yellow and violet colour, decorated with pearls. Size: 2

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with pearls which can be easily detached and swallowed.


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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Mecca Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

UNITS: About 11,500

DISTRIBUTOR: 5 Star Apparel LLC, of New York, N.Y.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves girls’ and boys’ hooded jackets with drawstrings.


HAZARD: The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported

Voluntary recall

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/208.pdf�

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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's Snowsuits and Coats

UNITS: About 4,500

MANUFACTURER: Deux par Deux Minimome Inc. located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children's snowsuits and coats sold in sizes 2 through 12. The snowsuits and coats were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name "Deux par Deux" and the style number is printed on the neck tag.


HAZARD: The snowsuits and coats have drawstrings through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None

Voluntary recall


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USA NAME OF PRODUCT: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts

UNITS: About 3,200

IMPORTER: GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.

DISTRIBUTOR: Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business)

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sized 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment.

MANUFACTURED IN: Pakistan

HAZARD: The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.


Voluntary recall


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SOFTLINES: FOOTWEAR, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES

NOTIFYING COUNTRY


EU/HUNGARY CATEGORY: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

PRODUCT: Children`s sandals

BRAND: Tree


DESCRIPTION: The footwear is made of synthetic leather upper with leather and synthetic leather lining and soles. The upper part is decorated with beads and glittering materials. Size: 24.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Unknown

CHOKING

The product poses a risk of choking because it is decorated with beads and glittering material which can be easily detached and swallowed.


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PRODUCT RECALLS IN EUROPE

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) - Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm

The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

The Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF)-Weekly overview reports of RASFF notifications.

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm

Disclaimer: The Commission cannot and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these weekly overviews. The information is published as it has been received from the official contact points in the Member States/EEA-EFTA countries. In the event that further information received from a contact point regarding an already published notification leads to modification or withdrawal of the information, the Commission shall respectively include a corrigendum or a notice of withdrawal in the next weekly overview to be published.

PRODUCT RECALLS IN THE USA

Recalls and Product Safety News

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html (US Cosmetics recalls) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm (US Pesticides recalls)

PRODUCT RECALLS IN AUSTRALIA

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

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http://www.hardlines.sgs.com/consumerproducts/standards_regulations_consumerproducts.htm�

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/rapex_archives_en.cfm�

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm�

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html�

http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html�

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/alerts.htm�

http://www.recalls.gov.au/�

Documents

Product recalls April 1