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DIY - Loom Bands loom bands with charms — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 19, 2014
Photo from the official notice: DIY - Loom Bands loom bands with charms — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: DIY - Loom Bands loom bands with charms — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The charms contain benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured value: 32% 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 (24/11/2014)

Product description

The kit of loom bands contains assorted elastic bands in different colours, charms, hook, and a device to make bracelets and rings. The kit is packed in a transparent plastic box. There are instructions inside the box.

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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