Chemical, Injuries

Bow and arrow set

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Bow and arrow setBow and arrow setBow and arrow set
Case number
A12/0193/16
Category
Toys
Type / Model
No. 208-A (GJ010)
Batch
5999563860099
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2016-02-19

⚠️ Risk

null The suction cups of the arrows contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.3 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 7.7% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.In addition the kinetic energy of the arrows is too high, which may lead to eye or face injuries.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/12/2015

The set includes: a black bow with gold handle, 3 colourful arrows with suction cup and a plastic knife. The product is fixed to a colourful cardboard.
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