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Toy foam block “MS Byggkloss” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00509/21
Summary
The foam material contains the flame retardant tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP) (measured value: 7 mg/kg). TCPP can be harmful to children if it is swallowed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Toy foam block
- Name / model
- MS Byggkloss · 2321
- Category
- Toys
- Toy foam block, MS Building blocks, in yellow, dimensions: 20x20x20 cm.
What is the risk?
- The foam material contains the flame retardant tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP) (measured value: 7 mg/kg). TCPP can be harmful to children if it is swallowed. 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): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Conformity defects will be resolved
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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