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Micro Ufo Channel Unknoawn radio-controlled toy — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesOct 12, 2012
Photo from the official notice: Micro Ufo Channel Unknoawn radio-controlled toy — chemical & injuries risk

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Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because the toy contains the phthalates DEHP/DBP/BBP, and DINP/DIDP/DNOP above the permitted limit.The ring around the rotating blades breaks easily and the breakage provides access to the corners of the LED plate, which have sharp points, and therefore could cause injuries.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Product description

The toy is packed in a cardboard box with information in English; it is battery-operated (batteries provided); inside it have a flying saucer and a remote control.

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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