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Plastic toy gun Happy Star “Pistolet na strzalki” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01267/20
Summary
The suction cups of the projectiles contain an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25.4% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 11.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic toy gun — Happy Star
- Brand
- Happy Star
- Name / model
- Pistolet na strzalki · Art. N0. MPB63237
- Barcode
- 5900368632378
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy gun supplied with projectiles with suction cups made of soft plastic material.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups of the projectiles contain an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25.4% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 11.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2020
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