Liquid hourglass

Chemical Decorative articles Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Liquid hourglass
Alert NumberA12/01585/24
BrandFree & Easyc
CategoryDecorative articles
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberDL9-100460
Published21 June 2024

Risk Description

The oil-based liquid is toxic when aspired. If the timer breaks, there is a risk that a child tastes it and if it enters the airways, it can produce chemical pneumonia. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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: 21/05/2024

Product Description

Plastic container of 14 cm of height containing a two phases of an oil and water mixture. The oil-based phase is non-coloured and the coloured phase is light-green. The water-based phases drop when the hourglass is turned upside down. Product sold online.

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