Toy balls

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy balls
Alert Number0927/07
BrandSAFETY TOYS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published14 September 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9.83% per weight of DEHP phthalate, which exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 0,1% by weight. These chemicals are added to PVC to make it softer and are very dangerous getting to the organism through skin or digestive tract. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributorDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

In one package there are six pieces of toys. On the paper label there is marking "Safety toys, made in China, for children age 0-3, Shuhuawanjuchang“. On the product there is also the sticker saying that the toy is designated for dog (in this way the product has been declared in acquiring documents), then there was distributor and origin on the sticker. Toys whistle.

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