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Toy gun set CLUB “ShooTinG Arming” — risk: chemical, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1548/12
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because it contains 1.7 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.49% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP). In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the maximum permissible kinetic energy level of the projectiles is exceeded. Hence there is a serious danger of external injuries, and sensitive areas such as the face and above all the eyes are…
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Product
- The set consists of the following items: an orange plastic toy arrow-gun; 4 orange, plastic projectiles with soft suction cup; 12 yellow, rigid, plastic projectiles; 2 man-shaped black targets. The gun set is packed in a blister card.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because it contains 1.7 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.49% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP). In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the maximum permissible kinetic energy level of the projectiles is exceeded. Hence there is a serious danger of external injuries, and sensitive areas such as the face and above all the eyes are particularly at risk.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
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