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Soap bubble toy Grafix “Fish bubble machine” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01390/23
Summary
The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 2.5 mg/kg, 7.3 mg/kg and 330 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and formaldehyde are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Toy blowing soap bubbles, battery operated.
What is the risk?
- The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 2.5 mg/kg, 7.3 mg/kg and 330 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and formaldehyde are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2023
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