EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bow and arrows “21 Inch Outdoor Shooting Toys For Children Simulat” — risk: chemical, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00108/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.97 %, 0.27% and 5.7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the…
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Product
Toy bow and arrows
- Name / model
- 21 Inch Outdoor Shooting Toys For Children Simulat · 0776
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic Bow with 4 arrows containing suction cups. The product is sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.97 %, 0.27% and 5.7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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