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DIY Colorful Friendship Loom Bands loom bands with charms — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 14, 2014
Photo from the official notice: DIY Colorful Friendship Loom Bands loom bands with charms — chemical risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the red and light blue charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured values up to 45% 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 (02/09/2014)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (02/09/2014)

Product description

Plastic box containing assorted elastic bands in different colours, and a device to help in the making of plastic bracelets and charms.

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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