Armbrytningsspel
Armbrytningsspel was recalled on 13 September 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00103/24. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The toy has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.
| Alert Number | INFO/00103/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | JTJ03 |
| Published | 13 September 2024 |
Risk Description
The toy has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.49 % and 1.6 % by weight, respectively).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.Moreover, DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/05/2024
Product Description
Electric toy composed of two plastic figures doing arm-wrestling.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Armbrytningsspel.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.