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Krazy Looms Bandz loom bands with charms — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 5, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Krazy Looms Bandz loom bands with charms — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Krazy Looms Bandz loom bands with charms — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The charms contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value over 10 % by weight). 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 (24/11/2014)

Product description

Different kits (1000-4000 pieces) of loom bands containing assorted elastic bands in various colours, charms and hooks to make bracelets. The kits are packed in a plastic 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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