Test tube ooze

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Test tube ooze
Alert NumberA12/1703/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published15 November 2019

Risk Description

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 775 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Yellow toy slime in a test tube.

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