In July 2019, there were total 41 recall cases of textile and footwear products in foreign countries including the USA, Canada, EU and Australia, and 13 of them coming from China.
There are 18 physical recall cases from EU market. 17 of them are Injuries problems. The left 1 is on choking problem. There are 6 chemical recall cases from EU market in July. 5 are on Chromium (VI) problems and the other 1 is Nickel Release problem.
For the Canadian market, we also collect 1 physical recall case, which is on choking problem. There is no chemical recall case from Canadian market in July.
There are 7 physical recall cases from US market, 4 cases are on choking risks and another 3 are on burn problems. There is no chemical recall case from US market in July.
9 cases in Australian market were recalled in July due to burn problems. There is no chemical recall case from Australian market in July. For more information please find:
For more information please find:
Reason of recall | Violation of regulations or standards | Number of recalls | Product related |
Injuries | EN 14682; | 17 | Children’s trousers, Girls’ swimsuit, Girls’ trousers, Children`s dress, Girls’ bikini set, Children’s shirt, Girls’ cardigan, Children’s clothing set |
Choking | Small part;16 CFR 1615/1616 | 6 | Children`s dress, Baby Girl and Baby Boy Sun Hats, Sock and Wrist Rattle Sets, Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories, |
Flammability | 16 CFR 1632/1633;16 CFR 1615/1616;Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and Limited Daywear and Paper Patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard 2017; | 12 | Infant Sleep Bags, Children’s sleepwear, Boys Robe and Bodysuits, Pajama Set , Children’s Pajamas, Mattress, Children’s Pajama Pants |
Chromium (VI) | REACH | 5 | Climbing gloves, Work gloves, Leather work gloves , Leather glovesLeather gloves |
Nickel Release | REACH | 1 | Children’s shoes |
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