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Toy slime “Slime M+” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01519/21
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1401,3 mg/kg). Ingestion of boron or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of the children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy slime
- Name / model
- Slime M+
- Barcode
- 8688548456576
- Category
- Toys
- Translucent - colorless slime. A flower with a stem and petals is submerged in the slime.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1401,3 mg/kg). Ingestion of boron or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of the children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2021
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