Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (April 2024)

EUROPE

Standard updates

The below table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):

(*) Date of withdrawal: the latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.

CEN
Reference	Title	Date of withdrawal (*)	Supersedes
EN 15348:2024	Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates	31 October 2024	EN 15348:2014
EN ISO 16000-9:2024	Indoor air - Part 9: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from samples of building products and furnishing - Emission test chamber method (ISO 16000-9:2024)	30 September 2024	EN ISO 16000-9:2006/AC:2007 EN ISO 16000-9:2006
EN ISO 4628-10:2024	Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of quantity and size of defects, and intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 10: Assessment of degree of filiform corrosion (ISO 4628-10:2024)	30 September 2024	EN ISO 4628-10:2016
EN 15186:2024	Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching	30 September 2024	EN 15186:2012
EN ISO 11427:2024	Jewellery and precious metals - Determination of silver - Potentiometry using potassium bromide (ISO 11427:2024)	31 October 2024	EN ISO 11427:2016
EN ISO 7965-1:2024	Packaging - Drop test - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 7965-1:2024)	31 October 2024	EN 27965-1:1992
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A2:2024	Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current < 16 A per phase)	8 April 2027

FRANCE

Publication relevant to the Sustainability and Durability Index and AGEC Law

According to the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste management must be ensured by the producers of said products. To fulfil their obligations, they must join an approved eco-organisation or set up an approved individual system. The following texts indicate recent legislative publications and guides on requirements related to circular economy.

Entity	Date	Publication
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion	07 April 2024	Decree No. 2024-316 of 5 April 2024 relating to the sustainability index of electrical and electronic equipment (Text No. 21)
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion	07 April 2024	Order of 5 April 2024 relating to display methods, signage and general parameters for calculating the durability index of electrical and electronic equipment (Text no. 33)
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion	07 April 2024	Order of 5 April 2024 relating to the criteria, sub-criteria and rating system for the calculation and display of the durability index for televisions (Text no. 34)
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion	07 April 2024	Order of 5 April 2024 relating to the criteria, sub-criteria and rating system for the calculation and display of the sustainability index for household washing machines (Text no. 35)
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion	19 April 2024	Order of 15 April 2024 approving a coordinating body for the extended responsibility sector of the producer of packaging, printed paper and paper for graphic use whose final holders produce household and similar waste in the application of article L. 541-10 of the environmental code (Text no. 34)

Technical publications

The latest publications by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) related to consumer products and toys:

Update Product Safety and Metrology Regulations

On 17 April 2024, the Statutory Instrument amending the Product Safety and Metrology Regulations was published.

The main points about statutory guidance for The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment) Regulations 2024 are:

To remove the associated transitional provisions of certain European Union (EU) requirements relating to goods.
The removal of the expiry of recognition of EU product requirements will apply to the 21 product regulations covered within this SI.
The provision recognizing EU conformity assessment procedures applies to the 19 product regulations where there are requirements to undertake conformity assessment procedures.

For more information, visit the UK Government website here.

Washington State Regulates Lead in Cookware

As of 28 March 2024, the State of Washington passed HB 1551 into law to regulate lead in cookware products. Effective January 1, 2026, cookware or cookware components containing lead or lead compounds at a level of more than 5 parts per million (ppm) will be prohibited.

After December 2034, the State may lower the 5 ppm limit if it determines that the lower limit is (a) feasible for cookware and cookware component manufacturers to achieve; and (b) necessary to protect human health, including the health of vulnerable populations.

“Cookware” is defined as any metal pots, pans, bakeware, rice cookers, pressure cookers, and other containers and devices intended for the preparation or storage of food.

“Component” includes separate or distinct parts of the cookware, including, but not limited to, accessories such as lids, knobs, handles and handle assemblies, rivets, fasteners, valves and vent pipes.

Maine amends PFAS reporting and prohibition rule

On 16 April 2024, the State of Maine approved an amendment to the “Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution” for the second time.

Under the new amendment, the following significant changes were made to the existing rule:

Reporting rule

Scope: Now only required for products that contain intentionally added PFAS and for which the use of PFAS in the product is currently unavoidable (effective 1 January 2032).
Exemptions that were added:

Manufacturers that employ 100 or fewer people
Used products/components
FDA regulated products
Certain veterinary products
Products for public health, environmental or water quality testing
Motor vehicles, watercrafts, and other transportation products
Semi-conductors
Non-consumer electronics and lab equipment
Equipment directly used to manufacture certain exempted products

Information to be reported:

Changes: If the manufacturer is unable to provide information regarding the amount of PFAS in the product, then it may report the total weight of the product.
Added: the identification of the applicable determination, adopted by the Department, that the use of PFAS, in the product, is currently unavoidable.

Prohibition (packaging of the products are subject to the prohibition)

Effective 1 January 2026, the following product categories with intentionally added PFAS are prohibited:

Cleaning products
Cookware
Cosmetics
Dental floss
Juvenile products
Menstruation products
Textile articles
Ski wax
Upholstered furniture

Effective 1 January 2029, the following product categories with intentionally added PFAS are prohibited:

Artificial turf
Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (unless labelled “Made with PFAS chemicals”)

Effective 1 January 2032 (Previously 1 January 2030), any product with intentionally added PFAS is prohibited:

Except for used products; products for which the use of PFAS in the product is determined to be a currently unavoidable; cooling, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment; and EPA-approved refrigerants, foams and aerosol propellants

Effective 1 January 2040, the following product categories with intentionally added PFAS are prohibited:

Cooling, heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS
Refrigerants, foams or aerosol propellants

BRAZIL

Proposal requirements for certain food contact materials

On 22 March 2024, Anvisa (Brazil’s National Health Agency) published two proposals related to food contact materials and items. These two proposals will be under public consultation until 14 May 2024 and 28 May 2024 respectively. The ongoing consultations are as follows:

Public Consultation No. 1241: Proposal for amendments RDC nº 56, of 16 November 2012 related to the positive list of monomers, other starting substances and polymers authorised for the preparation of packaging and plastic equipment in contact with foods. The main points are:

Adds tetramethyl bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (TMBPF-DGE, CAS 113693-69-9) with specifications to part 1 of the Annex- the authorised list of monomers and other starting substances.
Adds polyamide-imide 2 (PAI-2) with specifications to part V of the Annex - the list of authorised polymers.

Public consultation No. 1244: Proposal for amends RDC nº 326, of 3 December 2019 related to the positive list of additives intended for the production of plastic materials and polymeric coatings in contact with food and other measures. The main points are:

Adds two substances with specifications:

Silver-magnesium-sodium-boron phosphate (silver glass)
Diethylaminoethanol

INTERNATIONAL

Regulatory proposals notified to WTO

The table below summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):

Notification number	Countries	Title
G/TBT/N/BOL/27, G/TBT/N/COL/268, G/TBT/N/ECU/524, G/TBT/N/PER/157	General Secretariat of the Andean Community	Draft decision on the "Harmonization of legislation on domestic hygiene products and absorbent personal hygiene products" This proposal contains provisions that regulate sanitary, quality control and sanitary surveillance regimes about the production, processing, packaging, preparation, importation, storage, sale, "refill" retail system, and marketing of domestic hygiene products and absorbent personal hygiene products.
G/TBT/N/EU/1056	Europe	Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as regards recycled plastic and other matters related to quality control and the manufacturing of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
G/SPS/N/EU/741	Europe	Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as regards recycled plastic and other matters related to quality control and the manufacturing of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS

Below, you will find a monthly table summarising product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source” Safety Gate (RAPEX)” and “RASFF”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”)

Europe

Safety Gate (RAPEX) (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities)

The following 70 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burn	1	Toy mask The fake hair on the mask is highly flammable. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-2.
Burn	1	Fancy-dress costume The costume wig is highly flammable. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-2.
Burns, Fire	1	Fancy-dress hat The loose element on the hat is easily flammable. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Burns, Fire	1	Wax seal warmer The product can continue to melt and evaporate the fuel to depletion, which can cause a dry boil, resulting in overheating. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Chemicals	1	Ball The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	2	Inflatable toy The toy has an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Picture book The printed book pages release Benzophenone and the product also contains Bisphenol A. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
	1	Baby soother The soother's shield contains bisphenol A. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the REACH Regulation.
	1	Balloons The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-12.
	1	Soft toy set The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	5	Children's backpack The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Children's wireless headphone The additional jack cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Moreover, part of the product has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
	8	Plastic doll The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Slime toy The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3.
	1	Toy make-up set The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium and copper. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3.
Chemical, Choking	1	Toy sword with battery The battery compartment breaks easily, leaving button batteries accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 62115.
Choking	1	Children's bath thermometer A very young child might put the dinosaur’s head in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Children's bath thermometer A very young child might put the dinosaur’s head in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	3	Magnetic toy The toy has small parts (small metal balls). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Plastic doll The dummy and/or chain link releases small components if it breaks. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Toy sword with battery The toy has small parts (plastic handles surrounding the batteries) that are easily detachable. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Toy telephone The toy has small parts (doll's head, hands). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Soother holder The product has small detachable parts (beads). The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or with EN 12586.
	5	Soft toy A small part can easily detach, and the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Choking, Injuries	1	Toy crossbow The suction cups of the arrows can easily detach and the projectiles have unrounded edges once their resilient parts (suction cups). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Fishing toy The product has small parts (the magnets) that can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Magnetic toy The toy is made of small parts with a high magnetic flux. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Toy tambourine The product can easily break into small parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
	1	Water balloons The toy has small parts (magnets) with a high magnetic flux. A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Choking, Strangulation	3	Baby soother holder The product contains easily detachable small parts that a child can put in their mouth and choke on. Moreover, the garment fastener and attached lion head component of the soother holder contain no ventilation holes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the Toy Safety Directive or EN 12586 and EN 71-1.
Choking, Strangulation	1	Set of toy musical instruments The toy instruments have detachable small parts or can easily break, creating further small parts. Furthermore, one of the toy instruments (toy drum) has a long cord designed to be placed around the neck, risking strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Damage to hearing	1	Toy telephone The sound pressure level of the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Damage to sight	2	Toy set The presence of burrs and pointed elements. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation	1	Climbing tower with slide Children's fingers can become trapped in holes drilled into the frame, and their head and neck can become trapped in the climbing net mesh and fall. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 71-8.
Environment	10	Electric toy The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Injuries	1	Climbing arch The product poses a risk of pinching if the arch is put into the "rocking chair" position. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Injuries	1	Toy scooter The dynamic load of the user may cause the seat to break or the steering column to collapse. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Injuries, Strangulation	1	Plastic playpen The presence of holes in the panels may allow children to climb on the top of the fence and fall over the edge. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12227 and EN 1930.
Microbiological	1	Squeezable toy Due to material fatigue, the stress ball may become damaged and leak gel. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Suffocation	1	Plastic toy The elastic cord of the toy can tangle and form a loop around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.

The following 5 alerts regarding furniture were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Injuries	5	Table The product is not stable and may tilt and fall on a person. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12521.

The following 12 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemical	5	Earrings The product releases an excessive amount of nickel, cadmium and lead. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Bracelet The product releases an excessive amount of nickel. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Crimp beads The rate of nickel release is too high and an excessive concentration of lead. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Jewellery set The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	2	Rings The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Necklace The product releases an excessive amount of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Choking, fire	1	Jewellery kit The product lacks the required labelling/warning about the flammability of the liquid, Furthermore, the pearl could attract small children. The product does not comply with the regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).

The following 4 alerts regarding miscellaneous products were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burns	1	Camping cooking pot The pot handle can easily detach or become loose. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).
Chemicals	1	Protection film The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Chemical, Environment	1	Headlight The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) or with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Environment	1	Toy boat The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market.

The following 11 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Asphyxiation	1	Plush toy The fibrous internal stuffing may be accessible via a hole found in the seam that joins the left arm to the body. The age warning on this toy was deemed inappropriate as the card label bore a warning concerning children under 3 years, but the product was deemed to be intended for children of all ages. Some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Asphyxiation	1	Soft building blocks toy The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation as the suction cups on the storage bag for the blocks are easily detachable. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Choking	1	Busy board The board features a variety of small parts as received, which are easily detachable. The red shoelace included is detachable and excessively long, presenting a strangulation hazard. The product inappropriately uses the ‘Not suitable for under 3’ warning, as the product is designed for use by toddlers/children under 3. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Nursing pillow The zip tags can easily detach from the product. The detached component fits entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Rifle toy gun/arrow set During the testing of two arrows, both of the suction cups detached at forces less than the specified minimum. In addition, the kinetic energy of the arrows was found to exceed the limit and the packaging does not bear the appropriate warnings. Some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Choking and burns	1	Light up wand The battery compartment on the products is not adequately secured, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. Additionally, the product includes electrical components with solder joints, and when tested, the solder was found to contain lead at a concentration that exceeds the maximum limit specified. The bag used for packaging poses a potential asphyxiation hazard to the intended consumer, and some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, or the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS).
Choking and strangulation	1	Plush toy The two plastic eyes detached at forces less than the specified minimum. The product poses a strangulation hazard as it is foreseeable that since the ribbon is easy to grip, a child could pull on it. The ribbon detached before the full tension could be applied, creating a free length of cord which exceeded the maximum specified. The fibrous internal stuffing material was also accessible via a hole found in the seam on the back of the toy. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Entanglement	1	Plush pendant It is missing key labelling stating that the mobile must be placed out of the reach of young children when they start to get on their hands and knees in a crawling position. If a young child is left within reach of the mobile. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Entrapment	1	Baby sleeping bag It has a loop label and long uncut threads. The baby’s finger could become trapped in the thread causing injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Injuries	1	Infant carrier A gap may form between the handle and seat-shell of affected infant carriers, usually on one side. The handle may detach unexpectedly when being used to carry the infant outside of a vehicle. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Injuries	1	Car seat There is a small internal component issue in certain batches of car seats, which may result in the harness not locking properly when pulled. This could potentially compromise the safety of the child. The affected products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

The following 7 alerts regarding furniture were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Fire	1	Office chair The chair fails to meet the requirements of the relevant standard and does not provide the level of fire safety required. There was also no labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Fire	6	Upholstered dining chairs The chairs fail to meet the requirements of the relevant standard and do not provide the level of fire safety required. There was also no labelling. The products do not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

The following 1 alert regarding jewellery was reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemical	1	Earrings and necklaces The cadmium and nickel content was found to be greater than the maximum permissible limit. The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

The following 23 alerts regarding miscellaneous products were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burns	1	Cooking pots/stoves The pot handle of some cook pots can come loose or disengaged, potentially spilling contents, including hot liquids, and creating a burns hazard. The affected product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Chemical	1	Child bike seat The seat may contain flame-retardant DecaBDE over specified limits. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 or the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007/3106.
Choking and internal injuries	1	Magnetic gemstones There is a presence of small parts as received. The magnet was also found to have a magnetic flux index greater than the maximum permissible level. The product also requires improvements in marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Injuries	3	Bicycle The bicycle headtube/downtube weld, resulting in the downtube detaching from the bicycle frame. Another problem is that with intensive use, hairline cracks may appear in the frame of affected models. These cracks can lead to sagging of the frame, which may lead to serious injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Extension Ladder It does not meet the relevant stability requirements, which could cause the user to fall from a height and suffer injuries. The product also requires improvements to marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	13	Ladder It can excessively bend when loaded. The user could lose balance and fall if the product bent under the weight, causing the user to injure themselves. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Step ladder There is no safety mechanism in place to prevent the step ladder from unintended folding. If the ladder were to fold while in use, the user could fall and suffer injuries. The product requires improvements to marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	2	Telescopic ladder It does not meet the relevant stability requirements, which could cause the user to fall from a height and suffer injuries. The product also requires improvements to marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

U.S.

From 28 March 2024 to 18 April 2024, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:

2 recalls regarding toys and childcare products

Hazard	Number of alerts	Notes
Banned	1	Crib bumpers Infants can suffocate if they roll or move on the crib bumper in a position that obstructs breathing. Padded crib bumpers are banned under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021.
Suffocation, fall and entrapment	1	Baby’s nests The recalled baby nests violate the safety requirements of CPSC’s Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products, posing a suffocation risk and fall and entrapment hazards to infants. The failures include not having a stand and not meeting the requirements for side height, sleeping pad thickness, and fabric-sided openings. The product’s sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit; the sleeping pad’s thickness exceeds the maximum limit, and an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become trapped.

13 recalls of consumer products

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Perforations, twisting/blockage of intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death	1	Magnetic beads The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or 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.
Burn	1	Outdoor torch The outdoor torch top can break open and/or fall off while lit, posing a burn hazard.
Suffocation	1	Mattresses The recalled mattress violates multiple provisions of the Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including the thickness test, and is missing the required warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
Fire	1	Mattresses The mattresses violate the smouldering ignition requirements of the federal mattress flammability regulation, posing a fire hazard.
Chemical	1	Child bike seats The harness padding of bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE over regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.
Entrapment and asphyxiation	1	Portable bedrails When attached to an adult’s bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.
Fall and injury	1	Ski boots The ski boot cuff can rotate, causing the lock mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Burn and poisoning	2	Liquid fuel bottles The portable fuel bottles do not meet the child-resistant requirements for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (CGBPA). The closure for the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
Fall	1	Bicycle stems The Stem Raiser can shift during use, causing the bicycle’s handlebar to shift unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard.
Fall	1	Zipline kits The zipline’s stainless-steel cable can break, posing a fall hazard.
Head injury	1	Bicycle helmets The helmets do not comply with the positional stability, dynamic strength of the retention system, impact attenuation, and certification requirements in violation of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Fall and injury	1	Bicycle cranks The bicycle's crank arms can loosen and/or detach from the crank/spindle, posing fall and injury hazards.