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Toy gun LAARNT “Safety sucker soft egg gun, soft bullet” — risk: chemical, choking, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00477/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT) (measured value 23 mg/kg). TBT is potentially persistant, bioacumulative and toxic for the environment. The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 1,3 %, 0,13% and 7,7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates…
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Product
- Two plastic toy projectile guns (yellow and blue). Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT) (measured value 23 mg/kg). TBT is potentially persistant, bioacumulative and toxic for the environment. The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 1,3 %, 0,13% and 7,7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system.In addition, small parts can easily detach (suction cups). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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