A Product Recall That Cannot Be Ignored—— Statistics of Textile, Footwear, And Accessory Product Recalls in February 2025

In February 2025, there were a total of 39 recalls of textile, footwear, and accessory products in the markets of the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Australia, of which 20 were related to China.

1. 8physical recalls in the EU market.

Two cases involve motorcycle pants and jackets that do not provide sufficient protection in the event of an accident, resulting in a risk of injury to the wearer;

Two examples are that the filling material of reindeer shaped cushions is easily accessible to children, and children's clothing contains small parts that are prone to falling off, which children may put into their mouths and pose a risk of suffocation;

One example is that the diaper cover contains easily detachable small parts (buttons), which children may put into their mouths and pose a risk of suffocation; In addition, the end of the waist strap of the diaper cover is too long, which may cause children to get stuck in the strap during various activities and pose a risk of injury;

One example is that the pacifier holder is too long, which may cause children to get stuck during various activities, leading to the risk of strangulation; In addition, the product contains protruding buttons that children may put into their mouths, posing a risk of suffocation;

One example is that the resistor of an electric blanket may burn out, causing the wires inside the blanket to overheat and causing the plastic wire cover to melt, resulting in a fire and causing burns to the user;

One example is that the earmuffs contain sharp tips that may protrude from the end of the heart-shaped cushion, posing a risk of cutting for the wearer.

2. 15 chemical recalls in the EU market.

14 cases do not comply with REACH regulations, details are as follows:

Two cases involve gloves and children's gardening gloves containing hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium has allergenicity, can cause allergic reactions, and can cause cancer;

7 cases of bicycle riding gloves, neck pads, earring sets, headwear, water shoes, flip flops, and waterproof bags containing excessive amounts of phthalates. These phthalates may damage the reproductive system, thereby harming human health;

Two cases were found to have excessive cadmium content in headwear and bracelets. Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the human body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and lead to cancer;

Two cases were found to have excessive lead content in earrings and necklaces. Lead is harmful to human health and can accumulate in the body, leading to developmental neurotoxicity and potentially affecting breastfeeding or unborn infants;

One case is that the nickel release rate of the bracelet is too high. Nickel is a strong sensitizer, and if nickel in an item comes into direct and prolonged contact with the skin, it can cause allergic reactions.

One example is a hooded jacket containing excessive levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Not compliant with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) regulations. This substance is carcinogenic and poses a threat to the environment.

3.10 physical recalls in the US market.

One case is a teenage jacket that violates federal children's top drawstring regulations. The drawstring on its hood may get stuck by objects, posing a risk of strangulation and causing death or serious injury to children;

One case is that the bed in a crib has a risk of infant asphyxia due to the thick sleeping pad, which violates federal infant sleep product safety regulations; In addition, infants may fall or get stuck from the closed openings on both sides of the bed; The sides of the bed are too low to accommodate the baby, and there are no supports, which poses a risk of the baby falling;

Four cases involved women's sportswear and men's and women's hoodies, children's sleepwear sets, children's sleepwear sets and bathrobes, and children's sleepwear that violated federal clothing flammability standards (women's sportswear and men's and women's hoodies) and flammability regulations for children's sleepwear, resulting in a risk of burns or even death to the wearer or child;

One case involved a baby sling bag violating federal sling bag safety regulations, resulting in a risk of the baby falling;

Three cases involve roller blinds with long operating ropes, which pose a risk of suffocation and entanglement, potentially leading to child death or serious injury, thus violating federal curtain regulations; In addition, these roller blinds also violate the labeling requirements for curtains.

4.2physical recalls in the Canadian market.

One case is a children's holiday sleepwear set that does not meet the flammability requirements for children's sleepwear, resulting in a risk of burns for children;

One case is MEC children's ski suit containing mold. Fungi may pose health risks to individuals with compromised immune systems, lung damage, or allergies to fungi.

5.There are 4 physical recalls in the Australian market.

One example is a warning label on a boy's and girl's flannel sleepwear set that does not contain the required information. If exposed to heat or fire sources, there is a risk of serious burns to the wearer;

Two examples are illuminated hats with brim and baseball caps with LED lights, where the buttons/coin batteries are not properly secured and are easily accessible to children; These products also do not contain necessary warning information. If children come into contact with button/coin batteries and swallow or insert them into their bodies, there is a risk of suffocation, severe burns, or death. Serious or fatal injuries may occur within 2 hours or less;

One example is that if a baby carrier is used for infants who are too young, or if the baby is placed incorrectly in the carrier, it may cause injury to the baby. The product has no warning information or the warning information is incorrect. If the straps are not used properly, the baby may die or be seriously injured due to falling or suffocation.