RECALLS OF UNSAFE FOOTWEAR AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
IN EU MARKET （Updated in Dec. 2019）
Market Product Description & Brand Products Picture Origin Country Risk & Recall Reason Choking Small parts can easily detach from the blouse. The small child may place the small part into his/her mouth and choke. Bulgaria Children’s blouse (Reserved) India Bulgaria Children’s trousers (Rama) Turkey Injuries The product has drawstrings in the waist area, which are unattached. The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child and lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the applicable European Standard EN 14682. Cyprus Children’s pajamas (H&M) Bangladesh Injuries The children’s pajama sets fail to meet the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Strangulation There are functional cords in the neck area of the shirt. They cords could become trapped during various activities of a child and lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements the relevant European standard EN 14682 Cyprus Chiuldren’s shirt (Happy Star) China Germany Women’s shoes (Alpe) Spain Chemical The product contains an excessive amount of chromium (VI) in the leather (measured value 25 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Germany Children’s sandals (Kimkay London) Portugal Chemical The product contains an excessive amount of chromium (VI) in the leather (measured value 6.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Market Product Description & Brand Products Picture Origin Country Risk & Recall Reason Chemical There is an excessive amount of chromium (VI) in the leather (measured value up to 15 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. Germany Climging gloves (Singing Rock) Czech Republic Germany Children’s shoes (Staro paris) Unknown Chemical The metal rivets of the product release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 1.5 μg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Slovakia Plush toy (Pepco toys) China Choking The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the stuffing material into the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. Bulgaria Children’s blouse (Reserved) India Choking Small parts can easily detach from the blouse. The small child may place the small part into his/her mouth and choke. Croatia Children’s jacket (Pink rabbit) China Strangulation There are drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. Market Product Description & Brand Products Picture Origin Country Risk & Recall Reason Cyprus Children’s tracksuit (S) Pakistan Injuries The drawstrings in the waist area are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. Choking A small part (the nose) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1. Cyprus Soft-filled toys (All new materials) China France Work gloves (Dexter) China Chemical The leather of the gloves contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 38.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the REACH Regulation. Germany Children’s shoes (Unknown) Vietnam Chemical The product contains an excessive amount of chromium (VI) in the leather (measured value 3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Germany Children’s leather shorts (Unknown) Sri Lanka Chemical The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. Lithuania Children’s shoes (Supercool) China Choking The decorative rubber butterflies can easily detach, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
RS及产品安全召回案例分析系列-欧盟鞋类服装产品201912-Recalls of unsafe FW& AP products - 201912
