Gleams ball

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Gleams ball
Alert Number1336/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNO: 9384 Bar code: 5998051105322.
Published21 December 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the thorns of the product contain 17,9% by weight of DEHP and 14,7% by weight of DBP.The contents of DEHP and DBP in the toys exceed permitted limit laid down by the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. The products pose a serious risk for the health of a child.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Transparent hard plastic ball with soft thimble-formed thorns. It is operated by 4x1,5 V AA batteries. The ball after pressing a red button trembles and lights. Diameter: approximately 12 cm.

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