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Popkidz Christmas Time toy watch with bracelet strap — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 17, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Popkidz Christmas Time toy watch with bracelet strap — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Popkidz Christmas Time toy watch with bracelet strap — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Popkidz Christmas Time toy watch with bracelet strap — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the bracelet contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value up to 7.9% by weight). 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

  • Import rejected at border — Other (18/12/2013)

Product description

The toy watch has two parts: a bracelet strap and a watch. The bracelet strap is rigid and when slapped against the wrist becomes flexible, surrounding the wrist. The watch, which contains a digital clock with a small battery, has a Santa Claus' figure. The product is supplied in a display case and

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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