EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soap bubble toy “FL B.V.” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01732/20
Summary
The presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the soap solution is too high. There is a risk of contracting infection as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubble toy
- Name / model
- FL B.V. · Item N0. 00857308
- Batch number(s)
- Lot N0. 04134618
- Category
- Toys
- Red plastic bottle with red srew cap.
What is the risk?
- The presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the soap solution is too high. There is a risk of contracting infection as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the 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: 02/09/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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