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Shooting play set — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0372/18
Summary
The plastic projectiles contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Dibutyl - phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 11 % and 12 % by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the suction cups can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways.The product does…
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Product
Shooting play set
- Name / model
- Shooting
- Category
- Toys
- The play set contains two telescopic rifles, six projectiles with suction cups and handcuffs. Packaging: blister on cardboard.
What is the risk?
- The plastic projectiles contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Dibutyl - phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 11 % and 12 % by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the suction cups can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of 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: DistributorCategory 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2018
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