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Soap bubble toy Bubblez “Seifenblasenschwert ('Bubble sword')” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0716/16
Summary
null The soap solution is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value 4.4 x 10⁶ cfu/ml) and can cause skin rush and infections when in contact with eyes and damaged skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Soapy solution filled into the sheath of an imitation sword made of plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The soap solution is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value 4.4 x 10⁶ cfu/ml) and can cause skin rush and infections when in contact with eyes and damaged skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2016
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