Toy bow and arrows

Fun Simulation Archery Bow And Arrow Simulation

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Notifying country: Malta
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of organic tin (TBT) (measured value up to 36,06 mg/kg). The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIPB), and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 0,61%, 9,8%, 0,13% and 1,5% by weight, respectively). TBT is potentially persistant, bioacumulative and toxic for the environment. These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the European standard EN 71-3.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 December 2021

Product

Description: Bow and three arrows with suction cups. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
Packaging: Transparent packaging with cardboard back.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/00115/22 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2022-3
Published: 21 January 2022
Modified: 21 January 2022
Corrigendum: Notification A12/00115/22 has been updated at the request of the notifying authority with additional information on the risk description.