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DIY chain bracelet loom bands with charms — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 29, 2015
Photo from the official notice: DIY chain bracelet loom bands with charms — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: DIY chain bracelet loom bands with charms — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The charms (the cake) contain 31.49% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). 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 (07/05/2015)

Product description

Elastic bands of various colours with charms, packaged in a transparent plastic pouch with cardboard label.

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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