Toy slime

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy slime
Alert NumberA12/0678/18
BrandBARREL-O-SLIME
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberMT1978
Published11 May 2018

Risk Description

The product contains boron (measured value: 3871 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 02/04/2018Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/04/2018

Product Description

Black toy slime, packed in black plastic barrel (height: 4.5 cm, diameter: 4 cm), wrapped with transparent plastic film. Sold in a promotion box (30 pieces).

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