EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Charms for loom bands “Krazy Looms Bandz” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2100/14
Summary
null The products contain 0.92 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Charms for loom bands
- Name / model
- Krazy Looms Bandz · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 088168105157
- Category
- Toys
- 6 colourful charms in different shapes and colours in packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The products contain 0.92 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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