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Light-up Toy Sword — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Light-up Toy Sword — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, excess concentrations of phthalates were detected from the inner red wire of the sword casing. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured 0.031 ± 0.002mm which is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified, which further presents an asphyxiation hazard. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Destruction of the product at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

A pixelated-style sword in a clear plastic wrapper. There are two colour versions; red, white & blue and purple, yellow, blue & green

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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