Product recalls & safety alerts, May 2014
201 alerts since 2014: 171 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system and 30 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: chemical (63), injuries (36), electric shock (28), burns (27), fire (25). Most affected categories: Clothing, textiles and fashion items (46), Toys (42), Electrical appliances and equipment (29). Most common country of origin: China (122), United States (11).
Brands: Toyota (3), Renault (3), Opel (2), Offgridtec (2), Jacob's (2), Hope Star (2), Hometech (2), Blokkes (2)
- 144 LED Light lighting chain — burns & electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Lighting chains
- 2in1 Laser & LED Light laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/0768/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Laser pointers
- High Tech Multi Stylus 4in1 laser pointer — damage to sight riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Laser pointers
- 2in1 Laser & LED Light laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/0771/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Laser pointers
- Dacia Lodgy, Dokker van — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Dacia· Motor vehicles
- Special Smoke Avellano liquid for e-cigarettes — chemical risk (A12/0775/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Special Smoke· Chemical products
- Profi sport collection Sport Set (Zestaw Sedziego) whistle — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Profi sport collection· Toys
- W.A.G. children's shoes — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· W.a.g.· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- SARMILES ladies' shoes — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Sarmiles· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Primus Stena Stove portable gas stove — burns riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Primus· Gas appliances and components
- Girl Fashion plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/0761/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Toys
- H&M girl's trousers with plastic belt — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· H&M· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Offgridtec LED Leuchte led lamp — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Offgridtec· Lighting equipment
- Offgridtec LED Leuchte led lamps — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Offgridtec· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Polaris Victory (Cross Country, Cross country 8 Ball, Hammer 8 Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge , Ness Cross mo — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Polaris· Motor vehicles
- INOVA World travel adapter set travel plug adaptor — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Inova· Electrical appliances and equipment
- 210 LED Light lighting chain — burns & electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Lighting chains
- Adventure Verplaatsbaar Gastoestel portable gas stove — burns riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Adventure· Gas appliances and components
- 140 LED Light lighting chain — burns & electric shock risk (A12/0746/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Lighting chains
- A. I. & E. Air Horn (Druckluftfanfare – Luchthoorn - Klaxon á Air) — burns & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· A. I. & E.· Hobby/sports equipment
- Sweet plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/0756/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Toys
- NOVI Stars - Super Star plastic doll — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Toys
- Bettina plastic doll — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Bettina· Toys
- Opel Agila passenger car — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Opel· Motor vehicles
- BLOOM Nano high chair — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Bloom· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- CLARA BARSON Classic Style ladies' shoes — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Clara Barson· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- M40 Sniper Rifle toy gun — damage to sight riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Toys
- JOKA Siphon Crème Chantilly whipped cream siphon — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· JOKA· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Police Car toy car — environment riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Toys
- Power TEC Hot Stapler Plastic Repair System — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Power TEC· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Kim'play WANJU plastic doll — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Kim'play· Toys
- ERGOSEAT car seat for children — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Ergoseat· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Bio Touch Micro Pigment - Cosmetic Color tattoo ink — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Bio Touch· Chemical products
- ZENYELL Stunt Twister toy car — environment riskEU Safety GateMay 30, 2014· Zenyell· Toys
- Laptop charger — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Electrical appliances and equipment
- TIB Water bombs/Mini-Balloons — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· TIB· Toys
- Livergy Luxury leather gloves — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Livergy Luxury· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bioline children's sandals — chemical risk (A12/0737/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Bioline· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bioline children's sandals — chemical risk (A12/0738/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Bioline· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Travel cot for children — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Playshoes babies' shoes — chemical risk (A12/0736/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Playshoes· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Primark (Wide Fit) Navy ladies' shoes — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Primark (Wide Fit)· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- USB charger — electric shock risk (A12/0772/14)EU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Feellife Feel alive E-liquid extract from pure essential oil liquid for e-cigarettes — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousMay 30, 2014· Feellife Feel alive· Chemical products
- Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire HazardU.S. CPSCMay 29, 2014· Trident· Hobby/sports equipment
- Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire HazardU.S. CPSCMay 29, 2014· Sunbeam· Heating and gas appliances
- Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire HazardU.S. CPSCMay 28, 2014· Lithonia Lighting· Lighting equipment
- Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts HazardU.S. CPSCMay 28, 2014· Hamilton Beach· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Empress Arts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability StandardsU.S. CPSCMay 27, 2014· Empress Arts· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Precision Shooting Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire UnexpectedlyU.S. CPSCMay 27, 2014· Precision Shooting· Hobby/sports equipment
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