EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soap bubble toy Cisl “Unknown” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0847/15
Summary
null The soap solution of the product contains mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms (measured quantity 78,000 cfu/ml). When the solution comes in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes and is inhaled this might lead to contracting infections.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- The toy looks like a closed umbrella. The soap solution is in the bottom part of the umbrella, while the wand that makes the bubbles from the soap solution is attached to the umbrella's handle. Sold in different colours. Sold in bulk. A cardboard label is attached to the product.
What is the risk?
- null The soap solution of the product contains mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms (measured quantity 78,000 cfu/ml). When the solution comes in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes and is inhaled this might lead to contracting infections.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 23/02/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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