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Toy gun shooting set SHOOT “Unknown” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0355/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the suction cups of the projectiles contain 7.24 % by weight of DEHP and 4.52 % by weight of DPB. In addition the product contains 2.45 % by weight of DINP.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…
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Product
- Children´s plastic gun set with 2 sorts of plastic projectiles: 3 balls and 3 projectiles with suction cups. The packaging is a blister with a cardboard back sheet containing information related to age grading and warnings, barcode, importer details and playing instructions.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the suction cups of the projectiles contain 7.24 % by weight of DEHP and 4.52 % by weight of DPB. In addition the product contains 2.45 % by weight of DINP.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 childrenIn addition, the product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be detached and could be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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