City Warrior

Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: City Warrior
Alert NumberA12/1612/13
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem N°:2251
Published22 November 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because the material of the suction cups contains 5.5 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.23% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP).The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups could be placed in the mouth by children and block the airways.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/09/2013

Product Description

The set includes: 1 black gun; 3 black projectiles with red suction cups; 1 target from three-part. Packaging: the product is fixed to a cardboard sheet.

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