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Recall case studies (CPSC, RAPEX, ACCC) and Lab case studies The Testing Inspection and Certification Sector October 2016 Washington, DC Design for Safety: Preventing Mechanical Hazards for Designers and Manufacturers Guangzhou, China 12 September, 2017 1

Recall case studies Why are recalls existing? Some products are designed without safety considerations for the target market in mind or without knowledge of applicable requirements. Such products have a higher risk during every day use to fail and they might create a risk to the consumer. If accidents happen, they can either be reported directly to the CPSC or CPSC gets statistics from emergency rooms of hospitals. If dangerous products are identified, the risk is further investigated. If further accidents can be expected, the product needs to be recalled to prevent the public from further damage.

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Injury statistics On the CPSC website you can find statistics about injuries (Tipovers, Toys) https: //www. cpsc. gov/Research--Statistics/Injury-Statistics

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Injury statistics Examples for “Kitchen & Dining” and Consumer products for “Older adults “ (65+ years of age) https: //www. cpsc. gov/Research--Statistics/Injury-Statistics

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Injury statistics Examples for “Other Children’s Products” and “Other Furniture and Décor” https: //www. cpsc. gov/Research--Statistics/Injury-Statistics

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Example for tip-over After the Anchor-it campaign, tip-over is more in the focus, as risk still exists on the market: Non-compliance with voluntary industry standard ASTM F 2057 Source: https: //www. cpsc. gov/Recalls/2017/. . .

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Example for bunk beds Applicable standards: 16 CFR 1213 (dimensions, label, warning) and ASTM F 1427 (performance)

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Example for bunk beds Applicable standards: 16 CFR 1213 and ASTM F 1427

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Example for sharp points Around 10 000 pieces sold

Recall case studies 1. CPSC: Example for structural integrity Consider reference standards case study ANSI/BIFMA X 5. 1 -2017: 95 th percentile male 125 kg (275 lbs) [2011 version: 253 lbs]

Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) RAPEX: Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products The Rapid Alert System enables quick exchange of information between 31 European countries and the European Commission about dangerous non-food products posing a risk to health and safety of consumers. If a manufacturer or distributor finds out that one of their products on sale is dangerous, they have to inform the competent national authority. Source: https: //ec. europa. eu/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/repository/content/pages/rapex/index_en. htm

Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) RAPEX listings in the past 5 years: 51 cases for furniture reported: 7 3 EN 581 EN 12520 3 24 EN 717 -1/-2 EN 12521 EN 1335 others 7 7

Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) Case study for outdoor furniture: Category Detail Risk level Serious risk Risk type Injuries Risk Due to its instability, the chair can easily tip over when the user sits on it, causing the user to fall. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581. Measures adopted by notifying country Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market

Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) In 2017, #1 of unsafe childcare articles and children’s equipment are related to safety gates Category Detail Risk level Serious risk Risk type Strangulation Risk The gap between the slats of the child safety barrier are such that small children may go through the opening and may get stuck at the level of the head, which could cause strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930. Measures adopted by notifying country Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)

Recall case studies 2. RAPEX (Europe) In 2017, #2 risk is related to unsafe cots Category Detail Risk level Serious risk Risk type Injuries Risk The cot has sharp edges in the mechanism that holds the bars, which can cause injuries. There are large openings and slits on the inside of the cot, which could cause injuries to the child's fingers. Also, the sides of the cot are also not high enough and the child could climb over and fall. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 716. Measures adopted by notifying country Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market

Recall case studies 3. ACCC (Australia) More and more unsafe cots are sold online to Australia Category Detail Defect The products do not comply with the Australian mandatory safety standard. The cots fail various design, construction, performance and labelling requirements. Hazard The cots pose numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.

Recall case studies 3. ACCC (Australia) Almost every year bean bags are recalled in Australia Category Detail Defect The product does not meet the Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014 as per amendment on 1 st of July 2016. Hazard The internal bag is not fitted with a childresistant slide fastener and may therefore allow access to the polystyrene beans, which pose potential choking and suffocation hazards to young children. The warning label also contains incorrect information and may result in misuse.

Lab case studies General risks of furniture These are the most common risks of furniture, which are covered by testing according to standards: 1. Dimensions 2. Stability 3. Durability

Lab case studies General risks of furniture 1. Dimensions

Lab case studies General risks of furniture 2. Stability

Lab case studies General risks of furniture 3. Durability

Lab case studies General risks of furniture Furniture for older people Chair with lifting function Beside mechanical safety, additional requirements apply: Chemical safety Electrical safety Marking

Lab case studies We can help you Depending on the risk level, we can offer support for • Design review • Test plan creation • Spot check • Testing • Certification • Inspection Based on • Legal requirements • Customer requirements

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