Child necklace and bracelet – Fashion ornaments

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Child necklace and bracelet – Fashion ornaments
Alert Number1271/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginTaiwan
Model NumberArticle No. 181985 (necklace) and 181984 (bracelet)
Published31 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.

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