The Recall Cases of Textile and Footwear Products in November 2019
In November 2019, there were total 45 recall cases of textile and footwear products in foreign countries including the USA, Canada, EU and Australia, and 15 of them coming from China.
There are 20 physical recall cases from EU market. 19 of them are Strangulation problems. There is 1 case is on choking problem. The chemical recall cases from EU market in September are totally 17. There are 7 cases on Chromium (VI) problems. 5 are on Lead problems. The other 3 cases are on SCCP problems. Another 1 is on Cadmium and the left 1 in on Phthalates problem.
For the Canadian market, we also collect 4 physical recall case. 3 of them are Strangulation problems. Another 1 case is on fall hazard because the ski boots’ shells may crack during their use. There is no chemical recall case from Canadian market in November.
There are 3 physical recall cases from US market. 1 is on which is on Strangulation problem. Another 1 case of different products including children's cardigan set, Women’s scarves is on choking and burn problems. The last 1 is on choking problem. There is no chemical recall case from US market in November.
1 case in Australian market was recalled in November which is due to choking problem. There is no chemical recall case from Australian market in November.
For more information please find:
Reason ofrecall |
Violation of regulations or standards |
Number of recalls |
Product related |
Injuries |
EN 14682;Health Canada's document “Information for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers Regarding Drawstrings on Children's Upper Outerwear” |
23 |
Children's trousers Children's cardigan Children's sweatshirt Children`s dress Children's romper suit Girls' bikini set Children’s clothing set Children’s jacket Children’s bikini set |
Flammability and Burn |
16 CFR Part 1610, Small part |
1 |
sleeper accessory children's cardigan set scarf |
Fall hazard |
Health Canada's document ''IFORMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS REGARDING DRAWSTRINGS ON CHILDREN'S UPPER OUTERWER'' |
2 |
Ski boots |
Choking |
ACCC;Small part |
2 |
Children's shoes Baby romper |
Chromium (VI) |
REACH |
7 |
Lederhosen (leather breeches) Work gloves Children’s shoes Leather scarf |
Lead |
REACH, POPs |
5 |
Leather bracelet Wallet Toiletry bag Tablet case Fishing gloves |
SCCP |
REACH, POPs |
3 |
Wallet Fishing gloves |
Cadmium |
REACH, POPs |
1 |
Wallet |
Phthalates |
REACH |
1 |
Toiletry bag |
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