GLOBAL RECALL OF TOYS AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS

From 11th to 24th of April 14 recalls of toys occurred in the EU 12 toys and 2 juvenile products. The origin in 2 cases were Lithuania and Vietnam, the remainder all came from China.

From the 18th to 30th of April 1 toy was recalled in the US the toy came from China.

One recall occurred in Canada the juvenile product came from China.

Australia recalled 2 juvenile products the country of origin is unknown.

RECALL CASES IN THE EU (11th to 24th of April )

Recall productsReasonViolated Standard & Regulation
Plush toy The beads can be easily detached from the necklace. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
 Plastic doll The plastic material of the head, the arms and the legs of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic material of the arms and legs of the doll contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 1.01% by weight). REACH Regulation
Plastic doll The plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 21.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.REACH Regulation
Toy gun set The suction cups can be easily detached from the projectiles and could be put in the mouth by a child and block the airways. Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
 Inflatable canoe The mouthpiece of the canoe contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: up to 47 % by weight) and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.127 % by weight).REACH Regulation
Plush toy The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Soft toy / plush warmer The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible, due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking when put in the mouth by children. Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Wooden toy car The amount of nickel released by the tyre rivets of the toy car is too high (measured value up to 2.63 g/cm/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. REACH Regulation
Plastic balls The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that are easily removable. A small child might put them in the mouth and choke on them.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
 Fancy-dress cape The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the bat cape may not detach readily during use, posing a risk of strangulation to children. 3 incidents reported.Toy Safety Directive
Toy kitchen playsetThe spatula and spoon break easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Fabric doll The fibrous stuffing material of the doll is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children.Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1
Amber necklaceThe clasp of the necklace does not break easily enough when under tension and children may be strangled.
Amber necklaceThe clasp of the necklace does not release when under tension: this may cause strangulation.

RECALL CASE IN US (18th to 30th April)

Recall productsReason
Wooden Toy Blocks and GiraffesParts of the wooden toys can become detached, resulting in small pieces that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

RECALL CASE IN CANADA (18th to 30th April)

Recall productsReason
Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & ClipThe decorative colour disc may detach from the metal plate of the pacifier clip posing a choking hazard to young children.

RECALL CASES IN AUSTRALIA  (18th to 30th April)

Recall productsReason
Miffy Sleeping BagThe press stud may detach from the garment during use.
Dymples Infants 00-2 Sleeping Bags The press studs may come loose and detach from the garment.