WHOOPEE PUTTY
| Alert Number | A12/0708/19 |
| Brand | TOI-TOYS |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 May 2019 |
Risk Description
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: up to 2040 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 11/04/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/04/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 23/04/2019
Product Description
Slime toy, available in different colours, sold in a plastic container in the shape of a miniature toilet.