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Eraser

20th June 2009

Item Description:

Brand: Sky Art
Type/number of model: ER 501C, bar code: 5997648317223

Description: The product is a colourful clover-shaped PVC eraser (4/pack) of approximately 1.8 cm in diameter. The product is packed in a transparent bag.

Country of origin: Australia (Christmas Island)

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Danger:

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 11% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 34% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP). The eraser is attractive to children, who may use it as a toy. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

Hungary

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

20th June 2009 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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