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Fancy Loom Rubber Bands charms for loom bands — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 26, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Fancy Loom Rubber Bands charms for loom bands — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fancy Loom Rubber Bands charms for loom bands — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The charms contain di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 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 (15/12/2014)

Product description

Small transparent plastic bag (9cm x 9cm) containing 30 charms and 50 s-clips for rubber loom bracelets.

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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