Inflatable plastic sword "Pirates of the Caribbean"
| Alert Number | 0891/07 |
| Brand | Donald Duck & Co |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Cover mount gift with a children's magazine |
| Published | 31 August 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a number of volatile organic chemicals:- 100-1000 mg/kg of cyclohexanone, - 10-100 mg/kg of xylenes, - 10-100 mg/kg of C3-alkyl-benzenes,- small and not quantified amounts of toluene, methyl-isobutylketone, octa-hydro-naftaline, methyl-decaline and hydrocarbons. These substances can cause possible irritation and allergic reaction on skin contact or inhalation. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-9.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
An inflatable plastic toy in the shape of a sword, 67 cm long, with silver, gold, red and black paint. The toy was packed in metallic plastic wrapping, 10x16 cm, with a picture of a skull and “Pirates of the Caribbean” written on the packaging.