Rubber Keychains "Sponge Bob"

Chemical Gadgets Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rubber Keychains "Sponge Bob"
Alert NumberA12/1596/13
BrandPyramid International
CategoryGadgets
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberRK38132, Sponge Bob
Published22 November 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 19.5 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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.The product poses a chemical risk because it releases 1.01 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Key-ring consisting of a square, flat, bendy, yellow plastic part, printed with the face of ‘Sponge Bob’ and attached metal rings.

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