EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soap bubble toy Kim'play “Epée a Bulles” — risk: chemical, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1402/14
Summary
null The transparent yellow plastic of the sword contains 0.36 % by weight of dibutylphtalate (DBP). This phthalate is toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.Presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soap solution exceeding the…
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Product
- Giant bubble sword – 40 cm – in blister pack with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null The transparent yellow plastic of the sword contains 0.36 % by weight of dibutylphtalate (DBP). This phthalate is toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.Presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soap solution exceeding the limit values. There is a risk of infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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