Plastic toys - Stickymix i/c
24th July 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: The toy is sold in a semi-transparent ball in a vending machine. The ball contains two soft snakelike figures, one brown, another yellow.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because:
- the yellow toy contains 51.2% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP), and 12.2% by mass of di-"isodecyl" phthalate (DIDP).
- the brown toy contains 52.2% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) and 12.4% by mass of di-"isodecyl" phthalate (DIDP).
According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
Action Taken:
Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
NETHERLANDS
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
24th July 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
