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Bubble toy Sick Science “BUBBLE BLAST” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0429/17
Summary
The liquid of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 110000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting an infection as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Bubble toy — Sick Science
- Brand
- Sick Science
- Name / model
- BUBBLE BLAST · Ref XAT-6130
- Batch number(s)
- 813268013961
- Category
- Toys
- A kit for making bubbles that bounce without bursting. The kit contains a pair of cotton gloves, two plastic pipettes, 225 ml of liquid for making bubbles and an instruction sheet. For children over the age of six. Supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The liquid of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 110000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of contracting an infection as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/03/2017
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