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Cotton bib with teether

19/12/2009 by

Description

Brand: Baby Goovy
Type/number of model: Ref.: 1995/54
Bar code: 1995000054

Description: The product is a cotton bib incorporating a (blue or pink) teether. The bib is attached to a piece of cardboard containing information about the Spanish importer, the country of origin and barcode number.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because the teether contains di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) in a concentration exceeding 10% by weight.
According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Actions Taken

Stop of sales and destruction of the stock by the importer.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Pushchair and infant carrier – Flyte Travel system and Spin Infant Carrier

05/12/2009 by

Description

Brand: Mothercare
Type/number of model: K0993 (Flyte) and K3961 (Spin). Barcode 992589-0 and 233152-0 respectively. All products sold to date are affected.

Description: Pushchair and infant carrier in single carton for Flyte. Infant carrier in single carton for Spin Infant carrier.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because a warning label – to advise customers not to install rearward-facing infant carriers in the front of a passenger car equipped with front air bags unless the airbag is de-activated– is missing from the inside of the infant carrier/car seat.
The product does not comply with the relevant standards.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls