Fancy dress

Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fancy dress
Alert NumberA12/00117/24
BrandMikamix
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published19 January 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 0,5% and 16% by weight, respectively). The product also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 5799 mg/kg). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/10/2023

Product Description

Dinosaur PVC costume with a plastic AA battery-powered fan. Product sold online.

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