EUROPE
Results of the evaluation regarding the application of the CPC Regulation
On 25 July 2024, the European Commission published the report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and the Council on cooperation between national authorities responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws.
This report shall contain an evaluation of the application of the CPC Regulation (the consumer protection laws) and assess the effectiveness of enforcing the EU’s consumer protection laws under the Regulation, particularly regarding the powers of the competent authorities.
The findings of this report are based on data collected within the study.
The new management of the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System
On 27 August 2024, the European Commission adopted a Commission Delegated Regulation which supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/988 with regard to rules on access to and operation of the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System, information to be entered in that system, notification requirements and the criteria for assessing the level of risk.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 13 December 2024.
Toy Safety Guide for small magnetic balls and magnetic building kits
On 3 September 2024, the European Commission published the Toy Safety Guide: Small Magnetic Balls and Magnetic Building Kits (Updated on 28 August 2024).
The aim is to inform on the results of a recent CASP project (Coordinated Activities on the Safety of Products), which confirmed the high magnetic flux index of these small magnetic balls and rods.
The results showed that in some cases, depending on the paint and/or the coating colour, the magnetic flux indexes could differ. The results also highlighted that it is important to correctly carry out the testing of these products because the measured magnetic flux index could vary considerably with the measurement.
New harmonised standards for Consumer products
On 12 September 2024, the European Commission adopted a Commission Implementing Decision which amends Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698 on European standards for certain childcare articles, children’s furniture, gymnastic equipment, and laser products.
The relevant amendments are:
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Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1698
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Row number
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Amendment
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2
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Deleted
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2a
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Inserted:
EN 913:2018+A1:2021 Gymnastic equipment - General safety requirements and test methods
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46
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Deleted
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46a
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Inserted:
EN 14344:2022 Child care articles - Child seats for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods
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52
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Deleted
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52a
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Inserted:
EN 16890:2017+A1:2021 Children's furniture - Mattresses for cots and cribs - Safety requirements and test methods
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36a
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Inserted:
EN 12790-1:2023 Childcare articles - Reclined cradles - Part 1: Reclined cradles for children up to when they start to try to sit up.
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36b
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Inserted:
EN 12790-2:2023 Childcare articles - Reclined cradles - Part 2: Reclined cradles for children up to when they start to stand up.
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52d
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Inserted:
EN 17191:2021 Children’s Furniture - Seating for children - Safety requirements and test methods.
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65a
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Inserted:
EN 50689:2021 Safety of laser products - Particular Requirements for Consumer Laser Products.
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This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Technical publication related to food contact materials
The table below summarises the most recent publications related to food contact materials (non-exhaustive):
FRANCE
Information obligations of online marketplaces
On 8 July 2024, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty published Decree No. 2024-753 of 7 July 2024, amending the Consumer Code about the information obligations of providers of online comparators, online marketplaces and online news content aggregators.
Its amendments aim to secure and regulate the digital space. It also adds a clarification regarding the information obligations applicable to online marketplace providers.
This decree came into force the day after its publication.
GERMANY
Update of BfR recommendations for food contact materials
In August 2024, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) published the update of the following recommendation related to food contact materials:
- Recommendation XV - Silicones
- Recommendation XXXVI - Paper and board for food contact
- Recommendation XXXVI/1 - Cooking paper, hot filter paper and filter layer
- Recommendation XXXVI/2 - Paper and paperboard for baking purposes
- Recommendation LI - Temperature-resistant polymer coating systems for frying, cooking and baking utensils
For more information, refer to the official publications on the BfR website here.
UK
Product safety alert about water beads
On 19 September 2024, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards published an alert related to water beads, which can pose a serious risk of gastrointestinal blockage requiring surgery or asphyxiation (suffocation or choking). This alert seeks to provide sufficient information about this type of product.
It indicates key safety messages, advice actions and additional information addressed to parents and caregivers of young children.
For more information, refer to the Product Safety Alert: water beads (PSA7) in GOV.UK website here.
US
New Hampshire Regulates PFAS in Various Products
On 2 August 2024, the State of New Hampshire approved HB 1649 to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products.
PFAS is defined as any chemical substance or mixture containing a chemical substance that structurally contains at least one of the following three sub-structures:
- R-(CF2)-CF(R′)R″, where both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated carbons.
- R-CF2OCF2-R′, where R and R′ can either be F, O, or saturated carbons.
- CF3C(CF3)R′R″, where R′ and R″ can either be F or saturated carbons.
Refer to Table 1 below for details of HB 1649.
Table 1:
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Product Category
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Requirement
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Effective Date
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Carpets or rugs
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Prohibited if PFAS is intentionally added
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1 January 2027
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Cosmetics
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Textile treatments
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Feminine hygiene products
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Food packaging and containers
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Juvenile products
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Upholstered furniture
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Textile furnishings
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Standards updates
See below the table summarises some recent ASTM standards updates:
CANADA
Canada Issues Notice of PFAS Reporting Requirement
On 27 July 2024, Canada’s Department of the Environment issued a notice in the Canada Gazette requiring businesses that manufactured or imported listed perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or PFAS containing articles in the 2023 calendar year to submit reports by 29 January 2025. Reports should be submitted to the Minister of the Environment using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.
The reporting obligations apply to anyone who, during the 2023 calendar year:
- Manufactured a total quantity greater than 1,000 g of any substance listed in Schedule 1;
- Imported a total quantity greater than 10 g of a substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1, or a total quantity greater than 100 kg of a substance listed in Part 2 or Part 3 of Schedule 1, whether the substance was
- Alone;
- At a concentration equal to or above 1 ppm in a mixture, or in a product;
- At a concentration equal to or above 1 ppm in a manufactured item:
- That is intended to be used by or for children under the age of 14 years,
- That is intended to come into contact with the mucosa of an individual,
- That is intended to be used in a manner such that the substance may be inhaled, or come into dermal or oral contact with an individual,
- That is cookware, or a cooking or serving utensil that is intended to come into direct contact with heated food or beverage,
- That is food packaging material, including single-serve/disposable bowls, plates, cups, other serving-ware, as well as food cans and lid liners, that are intended to or may come into direct contact with food or beverage,
- That is a reusable food or beverage container,
- That is food processing equipment, including conveyor belts, trays, vats, nozzles, moulds, and cutters that come into contact with food or beverage prior to packaging and distribution,
- That is clothing or footwear, including life jackets, personal flotation devices, and other safety apparel,
- That is bedding, sleeping bags, or towels,
- That is furniture, mattresses, cushions or pillows intended to be used by an individual, where the substance is contained in foam or leather or in a textile fibre, yarn or fabric,
- That is carpet, vinyl or laminate flooring, or foam underlay for flooring, intended to be used by an individual,
- Such that the substance is intended to be released from the manufactured item;
- Imported a total quantity greater than 100 kg of any substance listed in Schedule 1 at a concentration equal to or above 1 ppm in a manufactured item other than those listed in paragraph 2(2)(c); or
- Used a total quantity greater than 10 g of any substance listed in Schedule 1, whether the substance was alone or at a concentration equal to or above 1 ppm in a mixture or in a product, in the manufacture of a mixture, a product or a manufactured item.
ASIA & OCEANICA
Regulatory proposals notified to the WTO
The table below summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):
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Notification number
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Issues Data
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Countries
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Title
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Proposed date of entry into force
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G/TBT/N/NZL/130/Add.1
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11 September 2024
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New Zealand
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Cutting lead levels in paints: proposed amendments to group standards
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1 March 2025
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G/TBT/N/IDN/20/Add.2
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2 September 2024
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China
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Draft decree of Ministry of Industry on Mandatory Indonesia National Standard for Injection Moulding System Leather Safety Shoes Made From Polyurethane Soles and Thermoplastics, Quality and Test Methods of Leather Safety Shoes by Goodyear Welt Systems; and Safety Leather Shoes with Rubber Sole Vulcanized Moulding System
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29 July 2025
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G/TBT/N/IDN/167
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2 September 2024
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Indonesia
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Regulation of Minister of Industry on Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standard for Cooking Utensils (Cookware) From Metal As Well As Tableware And Cooking Utensils From Stainless Steel (Stainless Steel Flatware)
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60 days from notification
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1887
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., General safety requirements for children's products
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36 months after approval
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1889
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety technical specification for leather and fur products
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24 months after approval
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1890
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., General safety requirements for child care articles
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36 months after approval
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1891
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., General safety requirements for children's ride-on and activity articles
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36 months after approval
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1901
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., Indoor decorating and refurbishing materials—Limit of harmful substances of carpets, carpet underlays, adhesives and polyvinyl chloride flooring
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24 months after approval
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1907
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27 August 2024
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China
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National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety for outdoor body-building equipment—General requirement
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6 months from adoption
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INTERNATIONAL
Regulatory proposals notified to the WTO
The table below summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):
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Notification number
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Entity
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Title
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G/TBT/N/GBR/92
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Marine Directorate, Scottish Government
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The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2024
These regulations will apply in Scotland. England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (the other nations of the UK) will introduce their legislation of the same intent and scope to ban wet wipes containing plastic in each of their respective nations.
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G/TBT/N/URY/95
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National Directorate of Industry
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Draft Common Market Group (GMC) Resolution
No. 02/24 - Amendment to GMC Resolution No. 40/15 "MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on cellulosic materials, packaging and equipment to be used in contact with food".
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G/TBT/N/URY/94
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National Directorate of Industry
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Draft Common Market Group (GMC) Resolution
No. 1/14 - "MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on regenerated cellulose film to be used in contact with food (Repeal of GMC Resolution No. 55/97)".
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G/TBT/N/PER/164
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Ministry of Production
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Draft Technical Regulation on reusable plastic tableware and/or flatware.
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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 116 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Asphyxiation
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1
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Pull-along toy
Small parts (tips of the antennas) may easily detach.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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Burns
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2
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Fancy-dress hat and hair
The costume is highly flammable.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-2.
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3
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Fancy-dress face mask
The mask is highly flammable.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-2.
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4
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Fancy-dress costume
The costume is highly flammable.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-2.
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Burns, Choking
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1
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Soft toy
It has small parts that can easily detach. Moreover, the toy may overheat.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
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Burns, Choking, Fire
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1
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Fancy-dress costume
The bells can easily detach, and a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the headband is easily flammable.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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Chemical
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1
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Soft toy
The eyes of the toy pig have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Bath toy
The toy releases an excessive amount of bisphenol A.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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2
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Toy duck set
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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3
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Modelling clay
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.
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1
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Jumping ball
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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2
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Inflatable toy
The plastic material of the toy contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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1
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Finger toy
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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23
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Toy slime
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.
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1
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Children's fancy-dress costume
The material of the costume has an excessive concentration of chromium VI.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3.
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2
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Plastic ball
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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13
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Plastic doll
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Chemical, Environment
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1
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Plastic ball
The pink plastic material of the ball has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation or the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
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Chemical, Choking
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1
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Toy kitchen set
The battery compartment is easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 62115.
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Chemical, Choking, Suffocation
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1
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Finger painting kit
The painting kit has small parts (the foam parts of the inkers) that can easily detach. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Additionally, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1 and EN 71-7.
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Choking
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4
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Soother
The clip attaching the item to clothing can break easily.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12586.
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1
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Soother holder
The clip can break apart, releasing small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12586.
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1
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Babies' sleepsuit
The zip slider may detach from the garment's zip line.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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1
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Keyring with plush toy
Small parts (metal rings and eyes) can easily detach from the toy.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Toy set
The dumbbell toy has small parts (grey caps on its ends).
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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2
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Fishing toy
The fishing kit has small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with EN 71-1.
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3
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Toy gun set
The gun set has small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with EN 71-1.
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2
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Playmat
The plastic film covering the foam may peel off in small pieces.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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1
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Grip ring
The product can easily break under tension, resulting in small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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4
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Plastic toy set
Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product contains small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive and the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Plastic toy set
Very young children might put the duck in their mouth.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Magnetic fishing game
Small parts in the toy can easily detach (the metal part of the dolphin).
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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3
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Soft toy
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the zipper.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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5
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Soft toy set
The plush toy has small parts, that come off too easily.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Toy rattle
The rattle has small parts.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Squeezable toy
The rubbery hair on the surface of the toy can easily detach.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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1
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Toy tambourine
The toy tambourine has a small part (beads) that can easily detach.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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3
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Plush toy
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy and sequins is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seam.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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Choking, Strangulation
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1
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Soother holder
The soother chain can easily break, resulting in small parts. Moreover, the soother holder is too long which can lead to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12586 and EN 71-1.
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Choking, Suffocation
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2
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Soft toy
The toy contains a small part (button) which can easily detach. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is non-permeable.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
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Entrapment, Injuries
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1
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Swing
The product has accessible openings and holes, in which children can become trapped and suffer injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-8.
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Environment
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1
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Toy chainsaw
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).
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1
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Drawing table
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).
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1
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Electrical toy chicken
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).
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1
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Electric toy
The toy has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). SCCPs persist in the environment.
The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation or the Toy Safety Directive.
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1
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Toy car
The solders in the product contain 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).
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Injuries
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1
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Baby changing cot
The sides of the basket cannot stop a moving baby from getting out of the basket.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 12221-1.
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2
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Pushchair
The child restraint system can break away from the seat, leading the fasteners to detach.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 1888-1.
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2
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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 or EN 71-1.
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Injuries, Suffocation
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1
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Head support strap
Due to the head strap, the movement of the child's head during car rides is restricted. Furthermore, the strap can slip down and cover the nose and mouth of the child causing suffocation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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The following 10 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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1
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Earrings
The rate of nickel release is too high.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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2
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Earrings
The product has an excessive concentration of lead and Cadmium. Moreover, the rate of nickel release is too high.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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2
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Bracelets
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Belly button piercing
The rate of nickel release is too high.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Cufflinks
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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2
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Necklace
The product has an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Pendant
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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The following 4 alerts regarding furniture were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Injuries
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1
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Chair
The product is not stable enough and the base of the product breaks easily underweight.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 1728, EN 1022 and EN 12520.
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1
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Office chair
The rolling resistance is too low.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Chemical, Environment
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1
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Storage box
The plastic material with white squares of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).
Moreover, the area with see-through plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation or the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
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Entrapment, Injuries
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1
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Folding chair
The chair can collapse under the weight of the person using it.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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The following 11 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemicals
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2
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Badminton set
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.
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1
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Baseball set
The plastic material of the bats grip has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
|
|
1
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Window foil
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
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Door foil
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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|
2
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Tablecloth
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
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Decorative flower
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
|
|
1
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Skipping rope
The cord of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Drowning
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1
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Stand-up paddle board kit
Due to improper glueing, the seams of the board can unseal.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Injuries
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1
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Bicycle
The efficiency of the brakes is too low, not allowing the bicycle to stop safely. That can lead to the loss of control over the bicycle. Moreover, cracks can appear on the handlebars, the frame, the front fork, the saddle and the seat post of the bicycle.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive or EN 4210-2.
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RASFF (European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed - Alerts reported by EU national authorities)
The following 6 alerts regarding food contact materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 July 2024 to 20 September 2024.
UK
OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market.
The following 54 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Asphyxiation
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7
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Water beads
The product is swallowed in its hydrated form as it can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.
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1
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Teething Toy
An inconsistency in the size and shape of the teether. Affected large kangaroo teethers are of a certain shape/size that could press on the back of the throat of a small child who is too young to sit up unaided.
The affected batches of the above models do not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Suction Cup Spinner Toy
The rattle parts of the toy can become loose during play, producing a small part. The packaging the product was supplied in was also thinner than the minimum permissible, presenting a risk of asphyxiation to young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Inflatable costume kids
The drawstrings around the neck of the product are excessively long.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Chemical
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1
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Trampoline
It contains excess concentrations of phthalates. The bag the product was supplied with is made of a material that is not sufficiently permeable to allow for ventilation and therefore poses a potential asphyxiation hazard to a child. Improvements are required in marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
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1
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Hobby Horse
The lead, chromium and phthalates are greater than the maximum permissible limits.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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2
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Dolls
Phthalates were detected in the head and shoe of the doll, the levels of which exceeded the maximum limit by mass of the plasticised material.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Slime
The yellow-coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. Additionally, the plastic ‘lolly’ accessory contains Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
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1
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Latex balloons
It contains N-nitrosamines at a concentration greater than the maximum permissible.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Slime Sets
It contains excess concentrations of phthalates.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
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1
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Hobby Horse
The lead, chromium and phthalates are greater than the maximum permissible limits.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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2
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Dolls
Phthalates were detected in the head and shoe of the doll, the levels of which exceeded the maximum limit by mass of the plasticised material.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Slime
The yellow-coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. Additionally, the plastic ‘lolly’ accessory contains Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
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1
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Latex balloons
It contains N-nitrosamines at a concentration greater than the maximum permissible.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Choking
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1
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Plush toy gift set
It has been identified that the black fabric underneath the silicone on the sensory stick can fray or tear after repeated use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Plush Toys
A high risk of choking as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching of the toy. The seams on the toy were found to have holes and could come apart easily. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Musical Duck Toys
It includes detachable small parts despite having no warning that the product could be used for children less than three years.
The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Figurines
The heads on the Donald and Daisy Duck figurines can detach, producing a small part.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Plastic toy helicopter
The detachable cockpit window and the back-left and back-right wheels of the helicopter fit wholly inside the small parts cylinder. The components are also easily detachable.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Playpen
The zip can be easily detached and constitutes a small part. Improvements are also required in marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Playmat
The printed film laminated onto the foam may scratch or peel off over time, producing small parts.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Plush Toy
The eyes of the monkey can be easily detached.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Figurines
The heads on the Donald and Daisy Duck figurines can detach, producing a small part.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Plastic toy helicopter
The detachable cockpit window and the back-left and back-right wheels of the helicopter fit wholly inside the small parts cylinder. The components are also easily detachable.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Playpen
The zip can be easily detached and constitutes a small part. Improvements are also required in marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Playmat
The printed film laminated onto the foam may scratch or peel off over time, producing small parts.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Plush Toy
The eyes of the monkey can be easily detached.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Singing plush toys
The small plastic clips used to close the battery component of the voice box could be prised open with minimal force.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Pop-It Fidget Toy
There is no age or small parts warning, and the bubbles are easily detachable.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Choking and Strangulation
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1
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Dummy Clip
The detachable garment fastener is a small part. Additionally, the clip’s cord exceeds the maximum permissible length.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Teddy Bear
The eyes are easily detachable and the cords on the hoodie also have the potential to tangle and are excessively long.
The product does not meet the requirements of The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Baby and toddler toy
The rattling balls constitute a small part.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Choking and injuries
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1
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Magnetic Toy
The presence of small parts that fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. The magnets were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux, greater than the maximum permitted by the relevant standard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Fire
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1
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Ride On Toy
It has been identified that several products may have been produced without a fuse.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Injuries
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2
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Scooter
The steering column mechanism is not structurally stable, which could cause the mechanism to fail during use. Improvements are also required in marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Baby swim float
The swim float with the canopy attached, a gust of wind could catch under the canopy and lift the swim float off the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Baby Stroller & Car Seat
The fully reclined seat can tip over and slide.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Infant carrier car seat
It has been identified that a gap may appear between the handle and the seat shell, usually on one side.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Infant Carrier
It has been identified that a gap may appear between the handle and the seat shell, usually on one side.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Baby walker
It failed dynamic stability testing. In the rearward position, the baby walker left the test surface and overturned when a certain mass was applied. Additionally, there are screw holes present under the toy element of the walker which were identified as being too small. This may lead to finger entrapment. Some of the required instructions for use, documents and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Pushchair
A potential manufacturing weakness in the injected plastic moulded front wheel fork has been identified. This may result in the front fork cracking causing the pushchair to abruptly stop or collapse during use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Airplane Launcher Toy Set
The gun can fire projectiles not supplied with the product, which can be inserted into the firing chamber.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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1
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Swing
It does not meet the required dimensions and has sharp corners posing a potential impact risk.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Strangulation
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1
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Inflatable Toy
It is marketed for use by children but possesses drawstrings around the neck area.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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Overheating
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1
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Sleeping bag
Some safety instructions are missing and therefore the user is unable to ensure the child is safe whilst in use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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The following 6 alerts regarding furniture were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Cut
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1
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Bathroom Cabinet with a mirror
The glass to the door panel may fail, leading to the mirror falling and potentially injuring bystanders.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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Fire
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2
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Dining Chair Base
If the cover of the seat base comes into contact with a naked flame, it would melt and allow the internal filing to catch fire and continue to flame. Improvements were also required in marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the regulations of The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
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1
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Upholstered dining chairs
They fail to meet the requirements of the relevant standard and do not provide the level of fire safety required.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
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Injuries
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1
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Shower screen
It has been identified that the bonding of the glass to the wall may fail.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Bath/shower screen
It has been identified that the bonding of the glass to the wall may fail.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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The following 6 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 30 and week 38 of 2024.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Injuries
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1
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Telescopic Ladders
They failed strength testing for the limits recommended on the products themselves. The ladders pose the risk of bending due to repeated use whilst the user is attempting to retrieve a heavy load. This means that if the ladders were to collapse while in use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Ladders
The ladders do not meet the relevant stability requirements. Neither ladder had a bar-type stabiliser as required by the standard, which could result in the ladder moving whilst in use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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1
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Bicycle Pedal
The pedal body may detach from the pedal spindle and/or the pedal spindle may break.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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Asphyxiation
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3
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Water beads
The product is swallowed in its hydrated form as it can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.
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U.S.
From 1 August 2024 to 22 August 2024, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
6 recalls regarding toys and childcare products
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Hazard
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Fall
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1
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Bassinets
The recalled bassinets violate federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because they do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces.
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Suffocation
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1
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Infant swings
The swings pose a suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also violate other requirements for infant swings and the labelling requirements for Reese’s Law because the remote contains a button or coin-cell battery.
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Ingestion
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1
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Ring toys
The recalled light-up jelly ring toys violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the rings contain button cell batteries that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder, and can be easily accessed without requiring the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children.
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Choking
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1
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Cribs
The cylindrical metal inserts in the crib’s wooden frame can become loose and detach, posing a choking hazard.
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Suffocation
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1
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Baby loungers
The recalled baby loungers violate the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are too low to contain the infant; the sleeping pad is too thick, posing a suffocation hazard; an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped; and the loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.
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Injury
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1
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Plush toys
The squeeze ball toy contains a liquid and glitter combination inside a thick membrane. If the membrane is ruptured, the glittery water can splash onto a child’s face and body, posing an injury hazard.
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4 recalls of consumer products
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Laceration and impact
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1
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Wall mirrors
The recalled mirrors can detach from the metal plate used for hanging, causing the mirror to fall, posing laceration and impact hazards.
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Fall
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1
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Bicycle
A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard.
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Injury
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1
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Gazebo
The gazebo’s roof panels can dislodge in high winds, posing an injury hazard.
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Fire
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1
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Candle
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
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