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Spinning top with slime TOI-TOYS “KNOCKHEAD! PUTTY & SPINNING TOP” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0109/19
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 879 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Spinning top in transparent plastic with faces printed on the side. The top contains a sticky toy slime which is accessible by removing the top's cap. The colour of the slime varies between models.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 879 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/01/2019
- 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: 07/01/2019
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