Toy slime

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy slime
Alert NumberA12/0338/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published22 February 2019

Risk Description

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 533 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive systemThe 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/12/2018

Product Description

Toy slime in yellow or orange colour sold in a transparent plastic container in the shape of a bear's head, with a yellow lid. The slime contains little plastic shapes.

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