Rubber Keychains "Sponge Bob"
| Alert Number | A12/1596/13 |
| Brand | Pyramid International |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | RK38132, Sponge Bob |
| Published | 22 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.