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Soap bubbles Tap Ball 2000 “Hello Kitty - Bubble Wand (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1834/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism 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 or the eyes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soap bubbles — Tap Ball 2000
- Brand
- Tap Ball 2000
- Name / model
- Hello Kitty - Bubble Wand (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT) · Ref. 106001 JL12/0689
- Batch number(s)
- 376000674880
- Category
- Toys
- Pink and violet tube with 170ml liquid for making soap bubbles. It bears a drawing of a kitten and the inscription ‘Hello Kitty’ above a rainbow.THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism 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 or the 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: 07/11/2013
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