Plastic toy Euro-one W.I.S. “Shooting game” — risk: chemical

Product

Plastic toy — Euro-one W.I.S.

Brand

Euro-one W.I.S.

Name / model

Shooting game · Model: G24234B

Batch number(s)

8011024234328

Category

Toys

• The set includes 2 pistols, 6 projectiles with suction cup and a target table. Packaging: blister card.

What is the risk?

• null The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic projectiles contain 0.75 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 13% by weight of Dibutyl - phthalate (DBP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.In addition, the product poses also a risk of choking to small children because the suction cups could be removed by applying a force less than allowed by the relevant standard, and therefore they can be swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: Unknown
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: 25/07/2013

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