
Loom bands with charms
Unknown · DIY Colorful Friendship Loom Bands
ToysChemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- France
Requirements breached
The plastic material of the red and light blue charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured values up to 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm 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.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 2 September 2014
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 2 September 2014
Product
- Description
- Plastic box containing assorted elastic bands in different colours, and a device to help in the making of plastic bracelets and charms.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1807/14 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2014-045
- Published
- 10 November 2014
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/136485
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