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Donald Duck & Co inflatable plastic sword "pirates of the caribbean" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 31, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a number of volatile organic chemicals:- 100-1000 mg/kg of cyclohexanone, - 10-100 mg/kg of xylenes, - 10-100 mg/kg of C3-alkyl-benzenes,- small and not quantified amounts of toluene, methyl-isobutylketone, octa-hydro-naftaline, methyl-decaline and hydrocarbons. These substances can cause possible irritation and allergic reaction on skin contact or inhalation. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-9.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

An inflatable plastic toy in the shape of a sword, 67 cm long, with silver, gold, red and black paint. The toy was packed in metallic plastic wrapping, 10x16 cm, with a picture of a skull and “Pirates of the Caribbean” written on the packaging.

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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