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Toy bow and arrows set HOLZSPIELEREI “Kinderbogen” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00982/23
Summary
The material of the red grip has an excessive concentration of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)(measured value up to 10 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy bow and arrows set — HOLZSPIELEREI
- Brand
- HOLZSPIELEREI
- Name / model
- Kinderbogen · 73706-80B, 73709-80
- Barcode
- 42602579388394260515185678
- Category
- Toys
- Bow and arrows set for children´s play. The bow (80 cm) is made of wood and the set has three identical arrows. The arrows have black suction cups and the bow has a red grip.
What is the risk?
- The material of the red grip has an excessive concentration of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)(measured value up to 10 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2023
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