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YANGDA water gun — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 26, 2016
Photo from the official notice: YANGDA water gun — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: YANGDA water gun — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the water gun contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18.9 % 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 (05/11/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (05/11/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (05/11/2015)

Product description

Water gun in a cylindrical shape, made of foam. On the top of the cylinder there is a figure of an animal.

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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