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Monthly Overview PRODUCT RECALLS - Textile

RAPEX notification – Feb 2016

Ref. Notifying country

Product Risk Measures adopted Product Photo

A12/0097/16 Hungary Product: Clothing,

textiles and fashion

items

Country of origin:

China

Strangulation

The drawstring in the

neck area can become

caught during various

activities of the child,

which can cause

strangulation.

The product does not

comply with the relevant

European standard EN

14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,

Recall of the product

from end users



items

Country of origin:

Turkey

Strangulation

The drawstring in the

neck area can become

caught during various

activities of the child,

which can cause

strangulation.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users

Report 5(published: 05/02/2016)

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/main/?event=main.notification&search_term=A12/0097/16&exclude_search_term=0&search_year=2016



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items

Country of origin:

China

Injuries

The unattached

drawstrings in the waist

area may become trapped

during various activities

of a child, causing

injuries.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users



items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Strangulation

The drawstring with free

ends in the hood could

become trapped during

various activities of a

child, causing

strangulation.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users




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A12/0113/16

Cyprus Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

China

Strangulation

Drawstrings with free

ends in the neck area

can become trapped

during various activities

of a child. A loop can be

created and

strangulation to the child

may occur.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market



items

Country of origin:

China

Injuries

The product poses a risk

of injuries because of the

presence of unattached


area.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users




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A12/0134/16 Spain Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

China

Choking

The small decorative

ornaments on the

sandals may easily

detach. A small child

may put these in the

mouth and choke.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market



items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Injuries





area.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users

A12/0143/16 Slovenia Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

China

Strangulation

The drawstrings in the

hood can become

trapped during various

activities of a child,

causing strangulation.




14682.

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market






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A12/0144/16 Luxembou

rg

Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

China

Chemical

The amount of chromium

(VI) found in the leather

is too high (measured

value 13.4 mg/kg).

Chromium (VI) is

sensitising and may

trigger allergic reactions.


comply with the REACH

regulation

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,

Compulsory

measures:

Temporary ban on

the supply, offer to

supply and display of

the product,

Ban on the

marketing of the

product and any

accompanying

measures

A12/0145/16 Germany Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

Germany

Chemical




value up to 6.2 mg/kg).

Chromium (VI) is

sensitising and may




regulation.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market




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items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Injuries





area.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users



items

Country of origin:

China

Injuries





area.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users





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items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Strangulation


ends in the hood may


various activities of a

child, causing

strangulation.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users

A12/0184/16 Slovenia Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

Vietnam,

China

Strangulation

The product contains

protruding loops and

toggles in the neck area

that may become caught

and the child may be

strangled.




14682.

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market

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items

Country of origin:

China

Chemical




value up to 37 mg/kg).

Chromium (VI) is

sensitising and may




regulation.

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market



items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Strangulation


ends in the hood can


various activities of the

child, leading to

strangulation.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users





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A12/0212/16 Hungary

Product: Clothing,


items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Strangulation,

Injuries


of strangulation due to

the presence of a

drawstring in the hood

with toggles at the ends.

The cord is made of

rubber and, if pulled, the

toggles may spring back

into the child's eyes and

face, causing injuries.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users



items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Injuries





area, which may become

trapped during various

activities of a child.




14682.

Compulsory

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,


from end users




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items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Chemical




value 14.3 mg/kg).

Chromium (VI) is

sensitising and may




regulation.

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,

Compulsory

measures: Recall of

the product from end

users



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items

Country of origin:

Unknown

Chemical




value 22.1 mg/kg).

Chromium (VI) is

sensitising and might


Moreover, it contains

azo-dyes releasing the

aromatic amine

benzidine (measured

concentration 39.4

mg/kg). When the

product is in direct and

prolonged contact with

the skin, this aromatic

amine may be absorbed

by the skin. Aromatic

amines can cause

cancer, cell mutations

and affect reproduction.



Regulation.

Voluntary

measures:

Withdrawal of the

product from the

market,

RAPEX – Rapid Exchange of information system

An EU repaid alert system facilitates the rapid exchange of information between Member States and

Commission measures taken to prevent or restrict the marketing or use of products posing a serious

risk to the health and safety of consumers –with the exception of food, pharmaceutical and medical

devices, which are covered by other mechanisms.

As of 2010, the system also facilitates the rapid exchange of information on products subject to EU

harmonization regulation and posing a serious risk to the health and safety of professional users as

well as on those posing a serious risk to other public interests protected via the relevant EU legislation

(e.g. environment and security). Both measures ordered by national authorities and measures taken

'voluntarily' by producers and distributors are reported by RAPEX.

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(2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission

does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.


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TÜV Rheinland can improve the quality of your products. Supported by our team of

experts, we can test and review products for compliance with international requirements and standards such as:

EU Requirements

• Drawstring and Cord on Children’s Outerwear: EN 14682

• Azo Dyes: (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII

• Chromium (VI): (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII

• Nickel Release: (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII

• Dimethyl Fumarate: (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII

• Small Parts Attachment: EN 71-1

US Requirements • Drawstring and Cord on Children’s Outerwear: 16 CFR 1120

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Name of product

Recall date Product Hazard Incidents/Injuries Product photo

Girls’ Coats

Feb 18 Product:

Children’s Pajamas

Manufactured in:

China

The buttons on the front of

the coat can detach, posing a

choking hazard to young

children.

None reported.

United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

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