Ball-pen with suction cup

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ball-pen with suction cup
Alert Number0420/09
BrandKIK
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCode 5297800911100000100
Published3 April 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 50% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Ball-point pens in the form of fantasy birds made of solid transparent plastic (1 x yellow and 1 x lilac), with coloured artificial hair. A suction cup made of soft transparent plastic is attached to the feet.

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