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ELASTIC BAND plastic charms — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 13, 2015
Photo from the official notice: ELASTIC BAND plastic charms — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: ELASTIC BAND plastic charms — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the charms contains 3.19 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to 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 (22/01/2015)

Product description

Set of colourful pendants with different shapes. On the package is indicated: "Hair accessories: Rings/Anklets/Belts/Bracelets/Necklaces (latex free and lead free). DIY, Solid, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, CREATE YOUR IMAGINATION“. Packaging 9x14 cm. Ages 6+

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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