EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bow and arrows “Fun Simulation Archery Bow And Arrow Simulation” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00115/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT) (measured value up to 36,06 mg/kg). The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIPB), and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 0,61%, 9,8%, 0,13% and 1,5% by weight, respectively). TBT is potentially persistant, bioacumulative and…
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Product
Toy bow and arrows
- Name / model
- Fun Simulation Archery Bow And Arrow Simulation
- Category
- Toys
- Bow and three arrows with suction cups. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT) (measured value up to 36,06 mg/kg). The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIPB), and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 0,61%, 9,8%, 0,13% and 1,5% by weight, respectively). TBT is potentially persistant, bioacumulative and toxic for the environment. These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the European standard EN 71-3.
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: 06/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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