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Children's fancy-dress costume “DRAGON” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1442/18
Summary
The orange textile of the costume contains the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCP) (measured value up to 21 mg/kg) The flame retardant can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Children's fancy-dress costume
- Name / model
- DRAGON · Article code: 88067
- Batch number(s)
- 3613600062353
- Category
- Toys
- Fancy-dress costume in the form of a blue dragon with orange wings, sold in transparent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- The orange textile of the costume contains the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCP) (measured value up to 21 mg/kg) The flame retardant can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2018
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