EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Loom band set “Webrahmen Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2003/14
Summary
null The charms contain di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20.2% by weight). 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
Loom band set
- Name / model
- Webrahmen Set · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Loom band set, including 2100 rubber bands in red, yellow, pink, orange, black, green, purple and white, diameter of 15 mm. The set also includes charms and fasteners. The product is supplied in a transparent plastic container with a closable lid.
What is the risk?
- null The charms contain di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20.2% by weight). 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2014
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