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Ballpoint pen
21st November 2009
Item Description:
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: EAN 4018587443000.
Description: Flexible ballpoint refill enclosed in plastic in the shape of a crocodile, approximately 21cm long with a removable tip on the tail. The underside is pale grey in colour; the upper surface is green with slight red markings. The pens are packed in lots of six.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: EAN 4018587443000.
Description: Flexible ballpoint refill enclosed in plastic in the shape of a crocodile, approximately 21cm long with a removable tip on the tail. The underside is pale grey in colour; the upper surface is green with slight red markings. The pens are packed in lots of six.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it is made of PVC containing 39.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.
Notifying Country:
Germany
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:
21st November 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
