DIY Loom bands
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/2168/14 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 9 January 2015 |
Risk Description
null The charms contain 45% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 15/12/2014
Product Description
Hard transparent plastic box ( 21 cm x 16,5cm x 4 cm) containing colour loom rubber bands, charms and s-clips (stored in 14 subdivisions).