Child necklace and bracelet – Fashion ornaments
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1271/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Model Number | Article No. 181985 (necklace) and 181984 (bracelet) |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). Moreover, inside the plastic material there is a liquid which contains 50% ethylene glycol (1,2-etandiol), thus there is a risk of poisoning if a child chews on the plastic necklace and swallows this liquid.The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic necklace and bracelet with pendant.