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Archery set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 14, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Archery set — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the suction cups contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (5% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate(5% by weight) . 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.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (04/02/2014)

Product description

The toy consists of a bow and arrows. The packaging has a cardboard back and the toy is contained in the transparent plastic front.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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