Barrel-o-Slime
| Alert Number | A12/1263/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 16 August 2019 |
Risk Description
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 6072 mg/kg). Ingestion 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/08/2018Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 28/08/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Toy slime in 6 different colours (red, pink, green, blue, black, purple), each presented in a mini barrel-shaped plastic container. Packaging : colour-printed cardboard, sales presentation pack.