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Colourful Accessories - Endless Flexible charms for loom bands — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 7, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Colourful Accessories - Endless Flexible charms for loom bands — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colourful Accessories - Endless Flexible charms for loom bands — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colourful Accessories - Endless Flexible charms for loom bands — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured value: 6.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (14/10/2014)

Product description

18 pieces of colourful loom band charms in soft plastic, different shapes and colours (hearts, flowers, butterflies, stars etc.).

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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