Bubble Stick

Microbiological Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Bubble Stick
Alert NumberA12/0541/16
BrandMarcos Toys
CategoryToys
Risk TypeMicrobiological
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number2) 1638, References 1) 1637
Published6 May 2016

Risk Description

null The soap solution of the toy contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 130000 cfu/ml). Moreover, one model (ref. 1638) contains also enterobacteriaceae (measured quantity up to 530 cfu/ml). When the solution comes in contact with the mouth, hands or eyes or is inhaled this might lead to contracting infections. The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 07/04/2016

Product Description

1) Plastic tube filled with a soapy liquid for making bubbles. 2) Set of 4 plastic tubes ending in a spoon, a rake, a paddle and a sieve in the shape of a heart, filled with a soapy liquid for making bubbles. Packaging: a blister pack with cardboard back.

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