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FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ) decorative strings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 31, 2013
Photo from the official notice: FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ) decorative strings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.8 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).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.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (10/05/2013)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (10/05/2013)

Product description

36 decorative strings of the scoobidou style, green and yellow, 95 cm length, and a few green and white beads contained in a small transparent bag. The parts of the set are intended for the creation of key-rings. The product is packed in a transparent bag with a double-sided yellow and orange cardbo

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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