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Sixteam Children’s bicycle "12,5" children’s bicycle"

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Sixteam

Type/number of model: -

Description: 12.5" young children's bicycle with stabilizers.

Country of origin: Unknown

Danger

Injuries and cuts
The user may fall and suffer injuries because:
·         the diameter of the handlebars is not sufficient and the hands can slip off reducing control of the bike;
·         the chainguard does not completely cover the outer edge of the chain and therefore clothing may get caught.
The mudguards have sharp edges that can cause cuts.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14765.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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

Setino Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Setino

Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-861; 5991329518619

Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 7 / 122 and other sizes. The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 40 cm long. The ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles in the form of plastic balls. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck area and because the ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Actions Taken

Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor. Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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

Mexller Children’s bicycle BMX – 16

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Mexller

Type/number of model:

Description: Children's bicycle. Colour: dark blue. Handlebar grips of soft black plastic. Packaged in a cardboard box.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because substances in the handlebar grips (non-transitory contact with the skin) are carcinogenic. The total PAH concentration is 1405 mg/kg (benzo(a)pyrene concentration is 56 mg/kg).

Actions Taken

Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer. Corrective action ordered by the authorities.

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

Echt Girls Children’s bikini

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Echt Girls

Type/number of model: Style TO22

Description: Girl's bikini with "SUMMER" written on the top. The label reads "ECHT GIRLS". Product comes in American sizes 1 and 4. The shoulder straps are made from elastic cords with free ends, which are knotted and have plastic beads. The cords on the front of the bikini top are 24 cm long and those on the back of the bikini top are 33 cm long.

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Danger

Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation as the shoulder straps consist of cords with free ends. The ends are also knotted and have plastic beads. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor. Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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