The Recall Cases of Textile, Footwear and Accessories Products in February 2023
In February 2023, there were total 72 recall cases of textile, footwear and accessories products in foreign countries and 37 of them came from China.
There are 25 physical recall cases from the EU market. 3 cases are on health risks, 22 cases are on injure risks.
There are 35 chemical recall cases from the EU market. All cases are against the REACH regulation, including 3 cases are against Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 as well.
There are 9 physical recall cases from the US market. 8 cases fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard and 1 case is on choking risk.
There is 1 chemical recall case from the US market, which violates the Federal Lead Content Ban.
There is 1 physical recall case from the Canadian market. Products of this case either do not or may not comply with the Textile Flammability Regulations.
There is no chemical recall case from the Canadian market.
There is 1 physical recall case from the Australian market, which is on choking risk.
There is no chemical recall case from the Australian market.
For more information please find:
Reason of recall |
Violation of regulations or standards |
Number of recalls |
Product related |
Health risk |
Personal Protective Equipment Regulation EN 149 |
3 |
Particle filter mask |
Injure risk |
EN 14682 EN 20345 EN 16781 |
22 |
Safety footwear Children's trousers Sleeping bag Children's sweater Children's dress Children's shorts Children's skirt Children’s blouse Children's sports outfit Children's coat |
Choking |
Small parts ACCC |
2 |
Two pieces clothing set Baby sleep sacks |
Burn injuries |
16CFR1615/1616 SOR-2016-194 |
9 |
Children’s pajamas Children’s robes Children’s nightgowns Children’s pajamas and headbands Sweaters and hoodies |
Chemical risk |
REACH Toy Safety Directive EN 71-1 Federal Lead Content Ban |
36 |
Bracelet Earrings Ankle bracelet Necklace (with or without pendant) Children's bag Bracelet set Necklaces set Jewellery set Waist jewellery Pendant Fashion Jewelry Training weightlifting gloves Bracelets and earrings sets Flip-flops Soft toy Children’s Pajamas Ring |
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