
Soap bubble toy
Kim'play · Epée a Bulles
- Country of origin
- Hong Kong
- Notifying country
- France
Requirements breached
The transparent yellow plastic of the sword contains 0.36 % by weight of dibutylphtalate (DBP). This phthalate is toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. Presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soap solution exceeding the limit values. There is a risk of infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Giant bubble sword – 40 cm – in blister pack with cardboard back.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1402/14 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2014-036
- Published
- 4 September 2014
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