Barrel-O-Slime
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01332/20 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 9 October 2020 |
Risk Description
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 3450 mg/kg). Ingestion of or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Colourless slime.