EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soap bubble toy HUA CAI “Pumper” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0063/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total aerobic microbial count in the soapy water is too high. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- A toy fire engine which releases soap bubbles from the top, the liquid is contained in the engine of the truck. The toy operates with 3 x 1.5V AA batteries. A 150-ml bottle, filled with liquid is attached to the toy, which is packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the total aerobic microbial count in the soapy water is too high. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 25/06/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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