EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun set Toys “Needle gun with target” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01511/20
Summary
The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups may detach and obstruct the airways.The suction cups contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.7 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 12% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The…
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Product
- Plastic toy gun set including a black rifle, a badge and 3 projectiles with suction cup.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups may detach and obstruct the airways.The suction cups contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.7 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 12% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant 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: 07/10/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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