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LATEST PRODUCT RECALL REPORT: AUGUST 2021

Welcome to our latest product recall report listing all the latest product recalls from around the world for August 2021.

The comprehensive document includes important recall information and updates from key regions across the globe with explanation on issues you need to know about. See below for a latest round-up from the EU, US, Canada and Australia below.

Download the full report further down the page, which includes percentages, charts and full details for each region.

EU

In August 2021, the EU recalled 109 products in 16 categories. The most recalled products corresponded to three categories – Motor vehicles(27), Toys(22) and Protective equipment (12).Most of the recalled products came from China (55). And the main risks were Injuries, Chemical and Health risk. The chart on the right shows the breakdown per product category.

US

In August 2021, the US recalled 21 products in 9 categories. The most recalled products corresponded to three categories – Childcare articles, children’s equipment and toys(6), Electrical appliances and equipment(4) and Hobby / sports equipment(4). Most of the recalled products came from China (15). And the main risks were fire hazard(6), falli, choking hazard(4). The chart on the right shows the breakdown per product category.

CANADA

In August 2021, the Canada recalled 21 products in 7 categories. The most recalled products corresponded to two categories – Household Items(7) and Toys(6). Most of the recalled products came from China (13). And the main risks were product safety, chocking hazard. The chart on the right shows the breakdown per product category.

AUSTRALIA

In August 2021, Australia recalled 28 products in 6 categories. The most recalled products corresponded to Health and lifestyle(10) and Babies and kids(7). And the main risks were injury(13), choking or suffocation hazard(3). The chart on the right shows the breakdown per product category.

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