Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (December 2022)

EUROPE

Standards updates related to childcare articles

The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):

(*) Date of withdrawal: the latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.

(**) Date of availability: date when the definitive text in the official language versions of an approved CEN/CENELEC publication is distributed by the Central Secretariat.

CEN
Reference	Title	Date of withdrawal (*)	Supersedes
EN 1888-2:2018+A1:2022	Childcare articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Part 2: Pushchairs for children above 15 kg up to 22 kg	30 June 2023	EN 1888-2:2018/FprA1:2022 EN 1888-2:2018
Reference	Title	Date of withdrawal (*)	Supersedes
CEN/TR 17842-1:2022	Playground equipment for children - Part 1: Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 1176:2017 and its parts (2018-2019)	16 November 2022

Miscellaneous technical publications relating to Toys

The latest publications in relation to toys are summarised in the table below:

Reference	Title	Date of withdrawal (*)	Supersedes
03 November 2022	Spain	BOE (State official Publication)	Order PCM/1048/2022, of November 1, which modifies Annex II of Royal Decree 1205/2011, of August 26, on the safety of toys.
15 November 2022	France	DGCCRF (Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention)	Stuffed animals: beware of the risk of ingestion by children
05 December 2022	Europe	European Commission	Consolidated text: Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (Text with EEA relevance)Text with EEA relevance
12 December 2022	Germany	BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment)	Gifts and fairy lights: Button cells can cause serious health damage to small children if swallowed

Miscellaneous technical publications relating to food contact materials

The latest publications in relation to food contact materials are summarised in the table below:

Date	Entity	Publication
24 November 2022	EFSA (European food safety authority)	Protocol for the hazard assessment as part of the risk assessment of phthalates, structurally similar substances and replacement substances potentially used as plasticisers in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
24 November 2022	EFSA (European food safety authority)	Phthalates and other plasticisers: Plan to guide EFSA assessment This protocol marks the latest step in our preparatory work for re-evaluating the health risks from plasticisers used in different types of FCMs (e.g. plastics, rubber and inks) across the food chain (e.g. food processing equipment and packaging).
28 November 2022	European Commission	Food contact materials: Thousands of illegal hazardous products intercepted and recalled in Europe Report on the EU “Bamboo-zling” coordinated enforcement action on plastic food contact materials containing bamboo.
14 December 2022	EFSA (European food safety authority)	Risk assessment of food contact materials

Standard updates related to consumer products

The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):

T(*) Date of withdrawal: the latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.

CEN
Reference	Title	Date of withdrawal (*)	Supersedes
EN 13451-11:2022	Swimming pool equipment - Part 11: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads installed in pools for public use	30 June 2023	EN 13451-11:2014
EN 1335-1:2020+A1:2022	Office furniture - Office work chair - Part 1: Dimensions - Determination of dimensions	31 May 2023	EN 1335-1:2020/FprA1 EN 1335-1:2020
EN 1186-2:2022	Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 2: Test methods for overall migration in vegetable oils	31 January 2023	EN 1186-8:2002 EN 1186-6:2002 EN 1186-4:2002 EN 1186-2:2002 EN 1186-12:2002 EN 1186-10:2002
EN 1186-3:2022	Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics - Part 3: Test methods for overall migration in evaporable simulants	28 February 2023	EN 1186-9:2002 EN 1186-7:2002 EN 1186-5:2002 EN 1186-3:2002 EN 1186-15:2002 EN 1186-14:2002
EN 927-2:2022	Paints and varnishes - Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood - Part 2: Performance specification	31 May 2023	EN 927-2:2014
EN 13300:2022	Paints and varnishes - Paints and varnishes for interior walls and ceilings - Classification	31 May 2023	EN 13300:2001/AC:2002 EN 13300:2001
EN ISO 4628-5:2022	Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 5: Assessment of degree of flaking (ISO 4628-5:2022)	31 May 2023	EN ISO 4628-5:2016
EN ISO 1522:2022	Paints and varnishes - Pendulum damping test (ISO 1522:2022)	31 May 2023	EN ISO 1522:2006
EN ISO 7784-3:2022	Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to abrasion - Part 3: Method with abrasive-paper covered wheel and linearly reciprocating test specimen (ISO 7784-3:2022)	31 May 2023	EN ISO 7784-3:2016

FRANCE

Launch of big information campaign relating to Info-tri

In December 2022, the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion launched an information campaign related to Info-tri, with the cooperation of Ademe and several eco-organisations, to inform and publicise new signage which allows consumer products used every day to be sorted better. This campaign began in December 2022 for a period of two months through the internet, television and partnerships with web content creators, helping to raise awareness among young people.

On other hand, the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion published the update document:

FAQ relating to TRIMAN signage and information specifying the terms and conditions sorting: click here

For more information, consult the official publication from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion here.

Definition of products for which sale in bulk is prohibited

On 22 November 2022, the French Ministères économiques et financiers communicated submitted a Decree to the European Commission which adopts the list of products for which sale in bulk is prohibited for public health reasons (2022/818/F).

This Decree identifies the products for which sale in bulk is prohibited by the legislation in force and those for which sale in bulk is prohibited under EU law, in particular on hygiene grounds, but also where use of such products may pose a risk to consumers.

If sale in bulk is not expressly prohibited for certain products, but doubts remain and conditions for their sale appear unsatisfactory, in particular on safety grounds, the Decree provides the option to regulate these by means of an Order.

Overall recycling aims for packaging in 2023

On 23 November 2022, the Statutory Instruments 2022 No. 1222 The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2022 was published.

This Regulation set an overall recycling target as well as material-specific recycling targets for 2023 on obligated producers in England and Wales in relation to glass, plastic, aluminum, steel, paper/board and wood.

This Regulation amends the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871). It came into force on 1 January 2023.

CPSC updates infant walker safety standard

On 29 November 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule (16 CFR 1216) to update the mandatory Safety Standard for Infant Walkers. The final rule incorporates the latest version of ASTM F977-22e1, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers, without any modifications.

ASTM F977-22e1 includes editorial revisions to the previous version of the standard, ASTM F977-22.

The direct final rule will become effective on 25 February 2023 unless the CPSC receives significant or adverse comments by 29 December 2022.

UKRAINE

Chemical requirements for teats and soothers

On 24 September 2022, the Order No. 1734/2022 related to the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers was approved and on 14 October 2022 was registered in the Ukraine’s Justice Ministry with the number 1241/38577.

The main points of this Order are:

- General requirements related to safety indicating the limits:

N-nitrosamines: ≤ 0.01 mg/kg
N-Nitrosatable substances: ≤ 0.1 mg/kg

and general basic information to determine the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances.

- Indication of the criteria and method to determine the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances in teats and soothers.

From 1 January 2024, it will be forbidden to sell and use teats and shooters of rubber and elastomers which do not comply with this Order.

The effective date of this order is 28 April 2023.

Triclosan ban in manufacture of food contact plastics

On 24 September 2022, the Order No. 1735/2022 concerning food contact materials was approved and on 11 October 2022 was registered in the Ukraine’s Justice Ministry with the number 11222/38558.

The main takeaway is the prohibition of the following in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food:

- 2,4,4’-trichloro-2’-hydroxydiphenyl ether(CAS No. 0003380-34-5) (Triclosan)

Plastic materials and articles manufactured with Triclosan that are placed on market before 1 January 2023 may continue to be marketed until 1 January 2024.

The effective date of this order is 21 January 2023.

New legislation on food contact materials and articles

On 3 November 2022, Law No. 2718-IX on food contact materials was adopted.

This law defines the legal and organisational principles to guarantee the safety of materials and objects intended to be in contact with food products, in order to guarantee the protection of human health, as well as other rights and interests of consumers.

This law contains similarities with European legislation, such as Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, Regulation (EC) 2023/2006 and Regulation (EC) 450/2009.

The effective date of this order is 19 November 2025.

Israel

Regulatory proposals notified to the WTO for toys and childcare

The following table summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):

Notification number	Countries	Category	Title
G/TBT/N/ISR/1196/Add.1	Israel	Toys	SI 562 part 3 -Safety of toys: Migration of certain chemical elements. The revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 562 Part 3 was published in the Israel Official Gazette Section of Government Notice no. 10401 on 17 November 2022 and entered into force immediately, allowing a transition period until 16 April 2023. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or new standard editions.
G/TBT/N/ISR/1212/Add.1	Israel	Childcare	SI 6558 part 1 - Jewellery safety: Children's jewellery - Safety requirements The revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 6558 Part 1 was published in the Israel Official Gazette Section of Government Notice no. 10395 on 13 November 2022 and entered into force immediately, allowing a transition period until 13 February 2023. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new standard editions.

PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS

Below, you will find a monthly table summarising product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source” Safety Gate (RAPEX)” and “RASFF”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”)

Europe

Safety Gate (RAPEX) (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities)

The following 41 alerts regarding childcare articles, equipment and toys were reported between week 47 and week 51 of 2022.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemicals	2	Long and water balloons The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-12.
	1	Balloons The product contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEPH). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
	5	Slime toy The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-3.
	1	Jump Rope The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
	1	Finger paint kit The product contains an excessive concentration of formaldehyde. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
	1	Fancy-dress mask The toy contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
	1	Plastic ball The toy contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
	6	Plastic dolls and accessories The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Chemical, choking	1	Skippy ball The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Chemical, choking	1	Christmas calendar The migration of boron from the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-3.
Chemical, Choking, Injuries	2	Toy gun set The suction cups of the projectiles can be easily detached. The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high especially for the eyes. In addition, the suction cups contain an excessive concentration of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with REACH Regulation nor with EN 71-1.
Choking	2	Plastic toys Small parts can easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
	2	Plush dog The seams of the toy are too weak. A child can easily access the fibrous stuffing materials. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Baby lock A child could detach small parts from the baby lock (caps). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
	1	Soother holder The chain can easily break, resulting in small parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
	1	Electric toy Small parts can easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
	1	Plastic bath toys A small part (green plastic scoop) may easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
	4	Soft toy Small parts can easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
Choking, Injuries	1	Bow and Arrow Set The suction cups may easily become detached from the arrows. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
Choking, Suffocation	1	Children’s mattress The mattress does not meet firmness requirements. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive, nor with EN 16890.
Entrapment	1	Tricycle with push handle When the tricycle is pushed along by the handle, there is a risk that the child’s foot/feet will get caught or bruised if they are lifted from the pedals, owing to the lack of a freewheel or a footrest. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Environment	1	Battery operated toy The solder joint contains excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium. The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS2 Directive).
Injuries	1	Pacifier This product does not have a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Injuries	1	Crossbow set The product can shoot improvised projectiles with too high kinetic energy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.
Strangulation	1	Musical soft toy The cord of the toy is too long and does not have a breakaway feature. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1.

The following 5 alerts regarding hard goods/ miscellaneous goods were reported between week 47 and 51 of 2022.

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemicals	2	Inflatable children´s swimming float The plastic material of the ring contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Chemicals	1	Ear studs The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Injuries	1	Diving tank The product has not undergone a conformity assessment involving a competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the safety requirements. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Injuries	1	Trampoline The springs are not sufficiently resistant and may break. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

RASFF (European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed - Alerts reported by EU national authorities)

The following 4 alerts regarding Food Contact Materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 November 2022 to 20 December 2022.

Product	Substance / Hazard
Kid’s Dinner Set	Unauthorised melamine bamboo fibre	RASFF Window - Notification detail
Melamine breakfast plates	Migration of formaldehyde from melamine breakfast plates	RASFF Window - Notification detail
Baby tableware	Unauthorised use of bamboo in baby tableware. Use of an unauthorised additive bamboo in baby tablewares not listed in Annex I of Regulation 10/2011/EU	RASFF Window - Notification detail
Melamine plate	Poor stability of the material in melamine plate	RASFF Window - Notification detail

OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market. The following alerts regarding toys and childcare products were reported between week 47 and week 51 of 2022.

49 recalls regarding toys and childcare products

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Asphyxiation	1	Teddy bear One side of the neck bow unravelled beyond the maximum extent specified for a child under 18 months. The flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area too great, and the bag thickness measured is less than the minimum specified. The toy also fails to comply with 5.2(c) of EN 71-1 in that, the zip at the back of the bear can be undone, allowing access to the internal fibrous filling material. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Asphyxiation	1	Montessori Toy The number of polymer cords exceed the limit. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
Burn	1	Flying airplane The toy may overheat, creating dangerous temperatures on surfaces. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
Chemicals	2	Wooden Percussion Instrument The presence of excessive levels of chromium (VI). The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Chemicals	1	Wood Baby Toy The presence of excessive levels of chromium (VI). The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Choking	2	Wooden toy train The easy production of small parts when the product is being used. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	9	Plush toy The easy production of small parts when the product is being used. It can easily detach due to insufficient seam strength, providing access to internal fibrous stuffing. The product also requires improvements to labelling and markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	2	Bath toy Easy access to small parts. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	4	Magnetic fishing toy The toy contains small parts, i.e. two sizes of wooden painted balls and two plastic pointer clocks, which fit into a small parts cylinder. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	10	Magnetic toys The presence of small parts as received, which possess excessively strong magnetic flux. The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	2	Wooden toy The presence of small parts as received. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Baby toy Small parts can be easily detached when the product is used. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	2	Sensory toy The easy production of small parts when the product is being used. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Car ramp toy The presence of small parts as received. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Rubber duck toy The presence of small parts as received. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Children’s dress-up costume The hat was decorated with a small plastic ‘jewel’. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
	1	Montessori toy The buttons from the pentagon, square and triangle detach. The latches of the right and left doors detach under force, releasing the fastener screws. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
	1	Flashlight The screw on the toy is a detachable small part. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
	1	Activity toy Screws or similar fasteners must be firmly in place to ensure that they keep covers attached, however the battery compartment is removable without the aid of a tool. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
	1	Cot rattle toy The battery and holder in the remote and the hooks with the cords are classified as small parts as received. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Choking and aspiration pneumonia	2	All baby self-feeding products The risks from choking and aspiration pneumonia are entirely related to the design and intended use of the product – these risks cannot be mitigated by instructions. Consumers, local authority trading standards services and businesses are asked to take specific action to cease use or remove these products from the market and dispose of them safely, as advised. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR).
Injuries	1	Tree swing The instructions for assembly are inadequate. The instructions for use do not mention the minimum required clearance. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Injuries	1	Musical instrument set The vertical wooden rod of the stacking base, without the removable wooden components on top, poses a potential puncture hazard to a young child falling onto it. Furthermore, the product does not comply with the labelling requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

9 recalls regarding hard goods/ miscellaneous goods

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Chemicals	1	Earrings The product has a higher than acceptable Nickel release. The product does not meet the requirements of REACH Regulations.
Chemicals	1	Bracelet The bracelet has excess concentrations of cadmium and lead. The product does not meet the requirements of REACH Regulations.
Injuries	3	Step The ladder step depth does not meet the relevant dimensional requirements, leading to the overhang of the step being too great. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Step stool The width of the ladder step does not meet the relevant dimensional requirements, leading to the overhang of the step being too great. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
	1	Step ladder The width of the ladder step does not meet the relevant dimensional requirements, leading to the overhang of the step being too great. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, nor of the relevant standard.
Entrapment	2	Step stool A finger trap was found between black steel stay arms, which can easily trap the consumer’s fingers when folding the product. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

U.S.

From 23 November 2022 to 15 December 2022, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:

4 recalls regarding Toys and childcare products:

Hazard	Number of alerts	Notes
Choking	1	Plush toy sets The tires on the toy vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Choking and ingestion	1	Hide and seek activity toys The seam on the activity toy’s house can open, giving a young child access to the toy’s filling, posing choking and ingestion hazards if placed in the mouth.
Fall	1	Children’s bicycles The bicycle’s handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
Asphyxiation	1	Children’s weighted blankets A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.

3 recalls of furniture:

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Fall	2	Tree stands The tree stand’s tree cable can dislodge from the cable assembly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Fall	2	Mattresses The mattress support pins can become loose or fit poorly causing the mattress to fall, posing a fall hazard.
Fire	1	Mattresses The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

6 recalls of consumer products:

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Fire and laceration	1	Candles The candles can burn at higher than usual temperatures, causing the jars to break, posing fire and laceration injury hazards.
Chemical	1	Detergents The recalled products can contain bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes and multiple different species of Pseudomonas, many of which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, and some may also be found in humans. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, or through the eyes or a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.
Fire	1	Fireplaces Improper installation of the fireplace can lead to problems with heat release and/or ventilation, posing a fire hazard.
Injury and laceration	1	Mirror The ring and wire hanging mechanism can fail, causing the mirror to detach and fall from the wall, posing injury and laceration hazards.
Injury and thermal burn	1	Jacuzzi The temperature sensor can relay incorrect water temperatures and heat the water above the set temperature, posing injury (heat stroke) and thermal burn hazards.
Asphyxiation	1	Bed rails When the bedrail is attached, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

2 recalls of food contact materials:

Type of Risk	Number of alerts	Notes
Burn and laceration	1	Mugs The recalled mugs can crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Chemical	1	Sippy cups The bottom bases of the recalled stainless steel bottles and cups can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to the child. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children, and can cause adverse health effects.