Police Squad Action Set

Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Police Squad Action Set
Alert NumberA12/1955/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No: 10781
Published12 December 2014

Risk Description

null The suction cups can easily be removed from the projectiles and be put in the mouth and block the airways.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.The product contains 6.65 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.17 % by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the product contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP - 9.09 % by weight) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP 1.03 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 28/10/2014

Product Description

Set comprising: 1 pistol (black) 1 target (black) 1 imitation compass (black, coloured sticker) 1 imitation police badge (silver-coloured) 3 projectiles with suction cup (black, red) packed in a blister pack.

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