Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (August 2024)

EUROPE

New ecodesign requirements for consumer products

In May 2024, the legislative act related to ecodesign products was adopted. Following the Council and European Parliament's approval, the regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC text with EEA relevance was published on 28 June 2024 in the Official Journal of the European Union, and will enter into force on 18 July 2024.

New ecodesign measures will be applied to consumer products such as textiles, furniture, and detergents among others.

Regarding clothing and footwear, the destruction of unsold items will be banned, and consumers will have accurate and up-to-date information via digital product passports in order to make more informed purchasing decisions.

For more information, consult the official publication on the European Commission website here.

European proposal to ban bisphenol A in food contact materials

On 12 June 2024 a European Commission proposal regarding the ban of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials was approved by the EU member states.

The ban prohibits the use of BPA in various products, such as the lining of metal cans, reusable plastic beverage bottles, water dispensers or kitchen utensils among other products.

This decision is based on a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which concluded that BPA had “potentially harmful effects on the immune system”. You can access the scientific assessment on the EFSA website here.

It is expected to come into force by the end of 2024.

For more information about this draft, consult the World Trade Organization (WTO) notification with reference G/SPS/N/EU/774 here.

Standard updates

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

(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with a European Norm (EN) (and Harmonisation Document (HD) for the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC)) have to be withdrawn.

The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN)/CENELEC
Reference	Title	*Date of withdrawal ()**	Supersedes
EN 915:2024	Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric bars - Requirements and test methods including safety	31-01-2025	EN 915:2008
EN 1888-3:2024	Childcare articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Part 3: Pushchairs intended for leisure sport activities	31-01-2025

FRANCE

Technical publications About EPR and Consumer products in France

Listed below are the latest publications related to consumer products from the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) and Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME):

CPSC Issues eFiling Quick Start Guide

eFiling is an initiative by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that will require the importers to electronically submit the data elements from the Certificate of Compliance, as per 16 CFR 1110, for regulated consumer products. This is done through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The goal is to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of certification processes, ensuring that consumer products meet safety standards before entering the U.S. market.

On 9 July 2024, the CPSC issued an eFiling Quick Start Guide. The eFiling Quick Start Guide:

Explains the eFiling initiative and product certification requirements;
Provides guidance on common questions and challenges new participants may encounter;
Offers implementation tips and best practices based on feedback CPSC has received to date; and
Supports importers and their trade partners through the transition to eFiling with guidance, actionable next steps, and information on support services.

Rhode Island Regulates PFAS in Various Consumer Products

On 26 June 2024, the State of Rhode Island approved Bill S2152 to regulate Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products. PFAS is defined as substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Please see details of the new regulation in Table 1 below:

Table 1:

Product Category	Requirement	Effective Date
Carpets or rugs	Prohibited if PFAS is intentionally added	1 January 2027
Cookware
Cosmetics
Fabric treatments
Juvenile products
Menstrual products
Ski wax
Textiles articles
Artificial turf	Prohibited if PFAS is intentionally added	1 January 2029
Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions	Prohibited if PFAS is intentionally added unless labeled “Made with PFAS chemicals”	1 January 2029

Pennsylvania Allows Recycled Materials in Stuffed Toys

On 28 June 2024, the State of Pennsylvania approved HB1333 to amend the Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act to allow recycled material in stuffed toys. The label of a stuffed toy must bear the following information

A statement that the type of material used in the manufacture of the stuffed toy is new, recycled or a mix of new and recycled materials; and
The registration number of the manufacturer or importer assigned by the state preceded by the abbreviations “REG. NO. PA.”

“Reclaimed materials” is defined as any material that would have otherwise been disposed of as waste and has been collected and reclaimed as material input, in lieu of new primary material, for recycling purposes.

“Recycled material” is defined as any material that has been reprocessed from reclaimed material by means of a manufacturing process and made into a final product or into a component for incorporation into a final product.

CANADA

Canada Amends Products Containing Mercury Regulations

On 19 June 2024, Canada issued the Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations: SOR/2024-109 (the Amendments) to amend the Products Containing Mercury Regulations (SOR2014-254). The Products Containing Mercury Regulations (the Regulations) came into force on 8 November 2015 to prohibit the manufacture and import of products containing Mercury or any of its compounds, with exemptions for essential products that do not have technically or economically viable alternatives.

In 2017, Canada ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury (the Convention), an international treaty that is a legally binding agreement under the United Nations Environment Program that aims for the global reduction of anthropogenic mercury pollution. As the Regulations came into force prior to the ratification, it does not fully align with all the requirements of the Convention and its amendments. The Amendments will allow Canada to align its regulations with the Convention and its amendments as well as other recent industry standards and international regulatory initiatives.

The Amendments will prohibit the import and manufacture of various types of lamps for general light purposes, including Screw-base compact fluorescent lamps, Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps, Straight fluorescent lamps, and Non-linear fluorescent lamps on 31 December 2025. High-pressure sodium vapour lamps and metal halide lamps used for general lighting purposes will be prohibited on 31 December 2028.

The Amendments will become effective on 19 June 2025.

Canada Adds 3 Products as Hazards of Concern

On 10 July 2024, Health Canada updated Table 1 of its approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act to include infant bath seats, water beads, and lithium-ion batteries as hazards of concern. Hazards associated with classes of consumer products that are listed on Table 1 have not yet undergone an assessment to determine whether they pose a danger to human health or safety. However, the listing of a hazard on Table 1 indicates that it may pose a danger to human health or safety. Regulated parties are encouraged to take steps to mitigate the identified hazards if they have not already.

Table 1:

Class of Consumer Products	Hazard(s) of Concern	Performance Criteria being Evaluated
Infant bath seats (products that support an infant in a seated position during bathing, excluding products that retain water for bathing)	Drowning	Health Canada has reviewed the performance criteria in the following voluntary safety standards and determined neither standard can sufficiently mitigate the drowning hazard inherent to infant bath seats: ASTM F1967-19 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats EN 17022:2018 Childcare articles. Bathing aids. Safety requirements and test methods. Health Canada continues to investigate whether there are other measures that can sufficiently mitigate the drowning hazard.
Water Beads (superabsorbent polymer balls, water-absorbing beads)	Ingestion leading to obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract; insertion into ear or nose; aspiration	Health Canada is monitoring the development of new performance criteria for this class of products, including developments of the ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. Health Canada is also evaluating other potential requirements, such as prohibiting water beads that fit within a small parts cylinder in their dry state.
Lithium-ion batteries, and consumer products that contain lithium-ion batteries	Burn, fire, or explosion	CSA C22.2 No.62133-2:20 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications — Part 2: Lithium systems (Bi-national standard with UL 62133-2, harmonized with IEC 62133-2); or UL 1642, 6th edition - Lithium Batteries; or UL 2054, 3rd edition - Household and Commercial Batteries; or the equivalent; and any requirements for the Battery Management System (BMS) that may be specified within a consumer product's associated safety standard; or the equivalent.

JAPAN

Japan Adds PFOA as Class I Specified Substances

On 10 July 2024, Japan issued Cabinet Order No. 244 to add Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) isomers and PFOA-related substances as Class I Specified Substances under the Enforcement of the Law Concerning the Examination and Regulation of Manufacture, etc. of Chemical Substances. The Cabinet Order will become effective on 10 January 2025.

The Cabinet Order has made below significant revisions:

Includes PFOA isomers as part of PFOA and its salts as Class I Specified Substances
Prohibits below products containing PFOA-related substances (defined as Perfluorooctyl iodide, 8:2 Fluorotelomer alcohol, and compounds containing a perfluoroalkyl group directly bonded to a carbon atom (limited to those with a carbon number of 7), which, through natural processes, produces PFOA (branched in structure and limited to those with a carbon number of 8)

Floor wax
Protective and stain-resistant agents for textile products
Water- and oil-repellent agents
Textile products treated with water-repellent and oil-repellent coatings
Defoaming agents
Coating agents
Optical fibers or their surface coating agents
Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents for fire extinguishers, and foam extinguishing agents

AUSTRALIA

New Mandatory Information Standard for Toppling Furniture

On 3 May 2024, the Australian Government published Consumer Goods (Toppling Furniture) Information Standard, this new mandatory information standard requires suppliers to provide safety warnings and advice about how to reduce toppling furniture incidents to consumers before, during, and after purchasing furniture.

This mandatory information standard will come into effect on 4 May 2025.

The toppling furniture re grouped into 3 categories as follows:

Category 1: The clothes storage unit or bookcase with a height of 686 mm or more.
Category 2: The entertainment unit.
Category 3: The hall table, display cabinet, sideboard, or buffet, with a height of 686 mm or more.

Excluded from the scope are:

Furniture that was bought by a consumer and is being resold.
Second-hand furniture, including furniture that was previously bought and used commercially.
Furniture designed to be fastened to a wall or other structure and that can’t be used unless it’s attached.

According to the standard, suppliers must warn consumers about the risk of toppling furniture by:

Attaching permanent warning labels to furniture covered by the mandatory standard
Displaying point of sale warnings, both instore and online
Including information about the risk of toppling furniture in any instruction manuals provided with storage furniture.

The permanent warning label must be durable, lasting the lifetime of the product, and attached where it will be visible when the toppling furniture is empty.

The warning label shall be Clear graphic and plain English warnings, and safety information must be provided with furniture and at point of sale. Warnings must include internationally recognized safety alert symbols and pictograms showing a child standing or climbing on the toppling furniture, with a cross or strikethrough. The strikethrough can be of any color.


Internationally recognized safety alert symbol	Pictograms showing a child standing or climbing On the toppling furniture with a strike through

Point of sale warnings:

A business that sells furniture online must include a warning about the risk of tip overs and the importance of anchoring with the description of the products.

A business that supplies furniture at a retail premises must display a clearly visible and prominent warning about the risk of tip overs and the importance of anchoring on or near the products.

This may be a hang or swing tag attached to the furniture, a placard placed near or on top of the furniture or a removable sticker attached to the furniture.

On store sale waring	On product permanent	On store sale waring	On product permanent

Example of a compliant hang tag for category 1 and 3 furniture		Example of a compliant hang tag for category 2 furniture
The pictogram that shows toppling furniture anchored to a wall with a green tick is not a requirement, but is recommended.

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 59 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 24 and week 29 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemicals	1	Fancy-dress costume The product contains chromium VI. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Plastic toy The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	5	Plastic doll The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Modelling clay The migration of boron from the modelling clay is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-3.
	2	Toy unicorn The toy has an excessive concentration of lead and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Toy slime The migration of boron from the modelling clay is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-3.
Chemical, Choking	3	Electric toys Due to the design of the product, the cab may easily come loose, opening the battery compartment and making the button batteries accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 62115.
Choking	4	Children's cutlery set Due to the rapid degradation of their biodegradable material, the forks can easily break, resulting in small parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 14372.
	1	Fancy dress costume The zipper puller easily detaches from the zipper on the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Key ring with soft toy The key ring attached to the plush toy can be easily detached. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Plastic toys The toy has a small part. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Plastic toys Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive, the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Puzzle mat The toy has small parts that can easily detach (window of the propeller plane, rear part of the horizontal tail surface and front part from sport plane). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	3	Toy gun set The toy contains small parts which can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Toy bow The product has small parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	2	Toy rattle The toy has small parts that can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	2	Squeezable toy Small parts (the smaller balls inside the larger ball) are easily accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	4	Soft toy A small part can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Choking, Cuts	1	Soft toy The toy can easily break, resulting in small parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Choking, Cuts, Injuries	1	Toy rattle The toy has small parts. The bells in the toy present sharp edges. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Choking, Injuries, Strangulation	2	Playpen The presence of holes in the panels may allow children to climb on top of the fence and fall over the edge. Moreover, clothes or objects, especially those attached to cords, can be caught in protruding parts of the product. The battery cover of the music box in the playpen can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1, EN 12227, EN 1930 and EN 62115.
Choking, Suffocation	1	Soft toy The toy contains small parts (nose and paws) which can easily detach. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Damage to hearing	1	Toys telephone The sound pressure level of the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Environment	3	Electric toy The electronic components of 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).
	1	Luminous mask The electronic components of 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).
	1	Fishing game 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).
	1	Kitchen set 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	Toy scooter The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Baby travel cot The bed base can easily break, making sharp edges or protruding parts accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 716-2.
	2	Baby cot The carrying handles may break. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 1466.
	1	Basketball set for trampoline Jumping on the trampoline can cause injuries to the user's head and arms if accidentally jumping into the basketball hoop. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-14.
	2	Children's car seat Due to an installation error, one of the handle attachment components may become loose. The product does not comply with Regulation UN/ECE No 44-04.
	1	Magnetic toy The toy is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Injuries, Strangulation	2	Basketball set for trampoline Anyone who jumps on the trampoline can injure their head if they jump into the basketball hoop or If textile parts of the basketball hoop break. Use of ball on the trampoline may increase the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-14.
Injuries, Strangulation	2	Climbing arch / Rocking chair A child can get pinching or crushing injuries if they place their fingers or toes between the floor and the runner when sitting in the "rocking chair" position. In addition, there are protruding corner posts that could cause children’s clothes to get stuck. Additionally, when the arch is in the climbing position, the distance between the rungs poses a risk of hanging or strangulation, as children could fall through, get their head stuck, and be unable to free themselves. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-8.

The following 7 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 24 and week 29 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemical	1	Bracelet The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Earrings The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Jewellery beads The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
	1	Pendant ring The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	2	Brooch The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Rings The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

The following 1 alerts regarding furniture was reported between week 24 and week 29 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burns, Fire	1	Bedrest cushion If close to a flame, the product catches fire and continues burning for an excessive time even after removing the ignition source. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

The following 8 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 24 and week 29 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burns, Cuts	2	Charcoal barbecue The handle becomes too hot and if the lid is open, the surface becomes too hot during use. Moreover, users could cut themselves on the product’s sharp edges. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 1860-1.
Chemicals	1	Liquid hourglass The oil-based liquid is toxic when aspired. If the timer breaks, there is a risk that a child tastes it and if it enters their airways, it can produce chemical pneumonia. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Ballpoint pen The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
	1	Thermal paper for cash register The product has an excessive concentration of bisphenol A. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Drowning	2	Inflatable swim seat The product may resemble a toy. Floating seats must be used under constant adult supervision. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13138-3.
Fire	1	Electric bicycle The wheel hub may overheat, potentially emitting molten particles or smoke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

RASFF (European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed - Alerts reported by EU national authorities)

The following 5 alerts regarding food contact materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 June 2024 to 20 July 2024.

Product	Notes
Melamine plates, turquoise (with 2 different Moomin figures)	Melamine migration and insufficient material stability of melamine plates.	RASFF Window - Notification detail (europa.eu)
Melamine products	Migration of formaldehyde from melamine products.	RASFF Window - Notification detail (europa.eu)
Melamine trays	Unstable material in plastic tableware.	RASFF Window - Notification detail (europa.eu)
Bamboo chopping boards / taglieri in bambu'	Unauthorised use of bamboo in plastic chopping boards.	RASFF Window - Notification detail (europa.eu)
Plastic tableware	Unstable material in plastic tableware.	RASFF Window - Notification detail (europa.eu)

OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market.

The following 6 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 24 and week 29 of 2024.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Choking, asphyxiation, strangulation	1	Sensory Ribbon Toy The products present a serious risk as the shape of the cloud did not meet geometric requirements for a toy of this type, especially if the ribbons on the toy become loose. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Choking	1	Magnetic Fishing Game It consists of small round shapes with holes through the sides that fit into each fish in the game. If a child under 3 is given access to the small shapes on the toy, the child could place the parts in their mouth and choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Injuries	1	Baby Rocking Chair It is possible for the strap to detach from the fabric sides. If the strap were to fail during use, the user could fall from the seat and injure themselves. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Car seat It has been identified that it is possible for the carry handle fastener to loosen during use. The affected seats within the batch range do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Bicycle The handlebar stem does not have a positive stop. This could cause the user’s hands to slip and cause injury. The packaging was also found to be missing necessary assembling instructions and parental care guides that ensure the child’s safety, including on the bike’s braking systems. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Injuries, Suffocation	1	Baby Walker it is not capable of safely holding the appropriate weight of a baby when they are placed in it. If a parent places their child inside and was to walk away whilst the baby is kicking backwards in the walker, the product could topple or overturn. A piece of the blue flower sticker detached, creating a small fragment capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. There are also several burrs present underneath the tray, presenting sharp edges, and the product is missing some of the required warnings and instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

U.S.

From 3 July 2024 to 25 July 2024, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:

4 recalls regarding toys and childcare products

Hazard	Number of alerts	Notes
Choking	1	Toy rattles The wooden base can detach from the wooden rod and release the three plastic rings, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Eye injury	1	Toy guns The recalled toy guns fail to meet federal safety standards, as they do not have a blaze orange tip that is required by the mandatory toy standard to differentiate toy guns from real guns, and the projectiles pose an eye injury hazard to children because they do not meet the requirements in the mandatory toy standard for projectile toys.
Fall	1	Highchairs The T-bar located at the front middle of the chair can become loose and fall or break off while the high chair is in use, posing a fall hazard to children.
Fall and Choking	1	Strollers The twin stroller violates multiple safety regulations for strollers. The front seat in the forward-facing configuration poses an entrapment hazard to children. In addition, failures with the restraint system and rear seat enclosure pose a fall hazard to children. In products with a black grab bar, the foam padding on the grab bar can pose a choking hazard if the child bites it.

5 recalls of consumer products

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Fall and injury	1	Armchairs The armchair’s leg can bend or break, posing fall and injury hazards.
Entrapment	1	Drain covers The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Impact injury	1	Dumbbells The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact injury hazard.
Poisoning	1	Golf grip solvents The recalled cleaning product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it is deceptively labeled as “Safe and Non-Toxic” and lacks the required cautionary statements for petroleum distillates, posing a risk of poisoning to consumers.
Fall	1	Chairs The recalled chairs can shift, break or collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.