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Soap bubbles Marvel “Spider Sense SPIDER-MAN Bubble wand” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0286/15
Summary
The total aerobic microbial count in the soapy water is too high and it contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- The red and blue toy soap bubble sword includes liquid (170 ml) and a ball skill game on the top. Size: 38 cm.
What is the risk?
- The total aerobic microbial count in the soapy water is too high and it contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/12/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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