From the 17th to 18th week of 2016 a total of 19 toys were recalled in EU, 17 toys and 2 juvenile products, the countries of origin are: 1 from Thailand, 1 from Poland, in 2 cases unknown, the remainder all came from China.
From the 1st to 17th of May a total of 5 juvenile products were recalled in the US, the countries of origin are: 1 from Romania, the remainder all came from China. 6 recall cases happened in Canada, 2 toys, and 4 juvenile products, 1 product came from Ecuador,1 product from Canada, 1 from Bangladesh, the remaining 3 products came from China; a total 2 of recalls occurred in Australia, 1 toy and 1 juvenile products , country of origin unknown.
RECALLS IN EU (17th week to 18th week)
Recall products | Reason | Violated Standard & Regulation |
Toy police 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 |
Plastic doll | The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Plastic dolls | The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Magnetic fishing game | The plastic part of the fishing rod could easily be opened and release the magnet, which is a small part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, these could be attracted to each other causing intestinal blockage or perforation. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Magnetic dartboard | The toy contains a small magnet 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. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Push-along toy | The stickers attached to the toy and its wheels detach easily, generating small parts which may be ingested or inhaled by a child. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Fancy dress costume | The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. Furthermore, the long decorative piece of cloth hanging below the elbow may become trapped and cause injuries. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 and EN 14682 |
Plastic doll | The plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Toy train | The product contains a removable small part (the ring on the funnel of the train), as well as small parts that can easily detach (the wheels and the funnel), which small children could put in the mouth and choke on. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Amber jewellery for children | The cord of both the necklace and bracelet breaks easily, releasing the beads. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. | – |
Soft toy | The suction cup can be easily detached from the toy and small children could put it in the mouth and choke. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Whistles | Small parts and the mouthpiece detach easily from the whistle. A child could put them in the mouth and choke. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
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 |
Bow and arrow set | The suction cups can be easily detached from the arrows and could be put in the mouth by a child and block the airways. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Pull-along toy | The ring easily becomes detached from the cord, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Plastic doll | The plastic material of the head of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 11.4%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Toy kitchen sets | The handles of the tools may easily detach, generating small parts. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Soap bubble toy | The soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 130000 cfu/ml). Moreover, one model (ref. 1638) contains also enterobacteriaceae (measured quantity up to 530 cfu/ml). When the solution comes in contact with the mouth, hands or eyes or is inhaled this might lead to contracting infections. | Toy Safety Directive |
Plastic dolls | The heads of the dolls contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Soft toy | The eyes of the snake become detached easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. | Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1 |
Plastic doll | The heads of the dolls contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. | REACH Regulation |
Doctor set with a doll | The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 5% by weight). | REACH Regulation |
Child’s car seat | The restraining system does not protect the head of the children in the event of an impact. The buckle does not open easily after an accident. Moreover, information relating to safe use of the product is lacking. | Regulation UNECE No 44-04 |
RECALL CASE IN US (May 1,2016 to May 17,2016)
Recall products | Reason |
Latch Lightweight Pacifiers & Clips | The clip cover can detach from the pacifier clip, posing a choking hazard for young children. |
Bedside Infant Sleepers | The bedside sleepers fail to meet mandatory federal requirements for these products, posing a fall hazard to babies |
Baby Carriers | The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier. |
Infant Pacifier Holders | The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard. |
Infant Bicycle Helmets | The magnetic buckle on the helmet’s chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, posing a risk of choking and magnet ingestion to young children. |
RECALL CASE IN CANADA (May 1,2016 to May 17,2016)
Recall products | Reason |
Imaginarium 19 pieces Safari Stacking Cubes | Pieces of laminated paper can be torn off the cardboard cubes, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
Montania Mountain children’s jackets with hood | Health Canada’s evaluation program has determined that drawstrings on children’s upper outerwear can become caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects and result in strangulation, or in the case of a vehicle, the child being dragged. |
TwinGo Original Carrier | The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier. |
Northern Transition Children鈥檚 Jackets with Waist Drawstrings | The jackets have a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing a significant entanglement hazard to children. |
Joe Fresh庐 Boys Swimsuits | Skin can get caught in the mesh lining of the swimsuits posing a pinching and injury hazard. |
Beaver Books Search & Smile Board Book Series | The mirror at the back of the book is covered by a protective plastic sheet that can easily be removed. The plastic sheet is a small part and poses a choking hazard to young children. |
RECALL CASE IN AUSTRALIA (May 1,2016 to May 17,2016)
Recall products | Reason |
6V Mini Quad Bike | Electric shock from charger. |
Baby Generation Nightwear Clothing | The garments do not carry the required category 4 High Fire Danger warning label information as required by the mandatory standard for children’s sleepwear and limited daywear, AS/NZS 1249:2003, as amended by the regulation. |