EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun set BF “Set polizia” — risk: chemical, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01779/22
Summary
The suction cups contain an excessive concentration of bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 5.6% and 6.2% by weight, respectively); these phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the suction cups of the projectiles can be easily detached, and a child can put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore…
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Product
- The toy set contains 3 black projectiles with red suction cups, as well as either a black plastic toy gun and three plastic toy targets, or 2 black and orange plastic toy guns.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups contain an excessive concentration of bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 5.6% and 6.2% by weight, respectively); these phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the suction cups of the projectiles can be easily detached, and a child can put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, there are no warnings in the toy about the danger of aiming at the eyes or face, which could cause injuries, especially to the eyes. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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