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 products | Reason | Violated 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 playset | The 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 necklace | The clasp of the necklace does not break easily enough when under tension and children may be strangled. | – |
Amber necklace | The clasp of the necklace does not release when under tension: this may cause strangulation. | – |
RECALL CASE IN US (18th to 30th April)
Recall products | Reason |
Wooden Toy Blocks and Giraffes | Parts 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 products | Reason |
Munchkin Latch Lightweight Pacifier & Clip | The 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 products | Reason |
Miffy Sleeping Bag | The 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. |