GLOBAL RECALL OF TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS – SEPTEMBER

From the 5th of September to the 9th of October a total of 56 products were recalled in the EU these were made up of 53 toys and 3 juvenile products. The countries of origin are 1  product is from Vietnam, 1  product came from Belgium, 2 products came from Germany,  the remaining 52 products all came from China.

From the 1st of September to the 30th of September a total of 2  recall cases happened in US these comprised of 2 juvenile products. The originating countries are 1 product is from Poland, the other  came from China.

Four products were recalled in Canada, all 4 were juvenile products. The countries of origin are 1 from Canada, the remaining 3 products  came from China.

Six 6 products were recalled in Australia, 1 toy, and 5 juvenile products the countries of origin are unknown.

EU Recalls (5th of September to the 9th of October)

Recall productsReasonViolated Standard & Regulation
High-chairThe high chair is not sufficiently stable and could easily tip over backwards, causing injuries to the child. In addition, there are accessible gaps between the lock and the leg of the high chair: this may cause injuries due to entrapment of fingers between moving parts.European standard EN 14988
Safety gateThe gaps between bars are too large, a child may get its head through the bars and be stuck between them. This could lead to respiratory difficulties. European standard EN 1930
Plastic dollThe plastic material of the doll’s head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Refill for soap bubble toyThe soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 1305000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.Toy Safety Directive
Soap bubble toy with gloveThe soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 735000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.Toy Safety Directive
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Magnetic darts setThe toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux which can be easily detached. If a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. In addition, children may put them into the mouth and choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Soap bubble toyThe soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity: 67000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.Toy Safety Directive
Children’s pushchairThere is no marking and instructions for safe use. Due to potential misuse of the pushchair, children may get injured.European standard EN 1888
Plastic doll with doctor setThe head of doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 36% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 32% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Pram chainSmall parts detach easily from the chain (the crocodile’s eyes and nostrils). A small child might put them in the mouth and choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Wooden puzzleThere are several small puzzle pieces. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Toy robotThe laser is too powerful and could cause damage to sight if the laser beam was viewed directly, even if momentarily.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 62115
Toy xylophoneThe suction pins can easily become detached, generating small parts (the suction pins themselves as well as the bars which are then left unattached). The seals between the bars and the base are also accessible and can easily become detached and break, generating small parts. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Plastic doll setThe plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.22 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
High chairThe high chair is not sufficiently stable and could easily tip over backwards, causing injuries to the child.European standard EN 14988
Soft plastic stickersThe stickers contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: up to 9.6% by weight).REACH Regulation
Fancy-dress maskThe mask is highly flammable and can cause burns if it catches fire.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-2
LED balloonsThe battery compartment is easily accessible and the button batteries could be swallowed by children and cause damage to internal organs including the oesophagus and the stomach.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 62115
Plastic toyThe plastic material of the cubes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.8% by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.5 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Rattle setThe rattles can easily break, releasing small parts which could be swallowed by children, causing them to choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Toy dinosaur clawsThe product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.16 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Soft toyThe zip-puller can detach easily, generating a small part and the zip on the back also allows access to fibrous stuffing material in the toy. Both can cause choking if put in the mouth by small children.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Fancy-dress maskThe masks are made of Ethyl-Vinyl-Acetate and are highly flammable which can cause burns if they catch fire.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-2
Fancy-dress maskThe mask is highly flammable and it can cause burns if it catches fire.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-2
Fancy-dress maskThe head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24.7 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 21.5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic hornThe sound created by the toy is too loud, resulting in temporary impairment of hearing.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Fancy-dress costumeThe headscarf is highly flammable and can cause burns if it catches fire.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-2
Plastic dollThe head of doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 39.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic doll set with accessoriesThe dolls’ heads contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 32.32 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Toy cooking setThe plastic packing bag contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 15.5% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 3.8% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains 38 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.76% by weight of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Body paintsThe product is contaminated by moulds and yeasts (concentration 2.7 x 104 cfu/g)Toy Safety Directive
Plastic dollThe head, the legs and the hands of the doll contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 32.4% by weight) and the head also contains di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.2% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition they also contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: up to 12.3 % by weight). Finally, the head of the doll contains also diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured value: 0.18% by weight).REACH Regulation
Plastic dollsThe plastic material of the dolls contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 39.3% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to: 1.9%). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured value up to: 1.9%) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to: 1.5%).REACH Regulation
Plastic educational toyThe toy can easily break, generating small parts. Also the plastic figures are small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.REACH Regulation
Plastic dollThe head, the hands and the legs of the doll with brown hair contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 41.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. They also contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to: 0.8% by weight).REACH Regulation
Toy pushchair with dollThe pushchair has only one safety lock and may easily collapse. Children’s finger may become trapped between moving parts, causing injuries.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Toy pushchairThe pushchair has only one safety lock and may easily collapse. Children’s finger may become trapped between moving parts, causing injuries.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Plastic dollThe head of doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 22.7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Toy gun setThe suction cup of the dart can easily detach. If a child puts the dart in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Bow and arrow play setThe suction cup of the arrow can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup.Toy Safety Directive and  European standard EN 71-1
Plastic dollThe head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Plastic doll The shoes of the doll contain bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.5% by weight) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value 12.5% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Wooden toySmall parts can be easily detached from the toy (the clown’s shoes) and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Plastic toy flower and xylophoneSmall parts (the yellow cap on the handle of the flower and the screws from the xylophone) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Doctor play setThe stethoscope tube of doctor play set contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 7.1% by weight and 3.4% respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Toy gunThe suction cup of the projectiles can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by it.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Beach toys/Set de PlayaThe toy contains small parts (the mould in the shape of a duck) that can be put in the mouth by children, causing them to choke.Toy Safety Directive and  European standard EN 71-1
Wooden toyThe small green balls on the toy can detach. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Plastic ballThe plastic of the ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) (measured value 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Wooden toySmall parts can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1

US Recalls (1st to 30th of September)

Recall productsReason
Babies‘R’Us pacifier clipsThe pacifier clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
Buckle Onbu infant carriersThe internal stitching on the infant carrier is missing, posing a fall hazard to children.

CANADA Recalls (1st to 30th of September)

Recall productsReason
Doodlezz HelmetThe recalled products are sold to consumers with the inner foam liner in the helmet detached from the outer plastic shell, which poses a head injury hazard.
Chimparoo TREK and Chimparoo MULTI 2.0 baby carriersThe carrier’s side straps may loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Baby Girls Winter BootsThe pompom on the boot may detach and pose a choking hazard to children.
Babies’R’Us Pacifier ClipsThe pacifier clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.

Recalls in AUSTRALIA  (1st to 30th of September)

Recall productsReason
Oval shaped timber cotThe cot poses numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Animal Themed Baby Bath Robe with HoodFailure to include the fire hazard information labels may result in consumers being unaware of the fire danger rating for these products.
Indigo Elephant Crew TopThere is a risk that on some of the tops, one or more of the snaps may detach from the garment during normal use.
Bonds Bodysuit, Stretchies, Signature, Zip Romper and Zip WondersuitConsumers may be unaware of the fire danger rating for these garments. All affected garments have a low fire rating.
Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollersIf the safety harness is not used or is incorrectly used, there is the potential for the infant to fall out of the stroller and be injured. No injuries have been recorded to date.
Sensory BottlesIf the bottles do break the contents of the bottle or pieces of the lid may present a choking hazard to a child.

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