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Soap bubble toy – Kim'play “Epée a Bulles”

Serious risk Chemical, Microbiological

Published by Safety Gate 4 Sep 2014In the weekly report of 12 Sep 2014 (week 36, 2014)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Soap bubble toy
Brand
Kim'play (10 alerts)
Name
Epée a Bulles
Type / model
Reference: 163
Batch
Lot: 1233A / placed on the market: April 2012/ barcode 3225430001633
Barcode
3225430001633
Description
Giant bubble sword – 40 cm – in blister pack with cardboard back.
Risk
null The transparent yellow plastic of the sword contains 0.36 % by weight of dibutylphtalate (DBP). This phthalate is toxic and harmful for 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.Presence of mesophilic aerobic micro-organisms in the soap solution exceeding the limit values. There is a risk of infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market
  • Recall of the product from end users
Notifying country
France
Country of origin
Hong Kong
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1402/14
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1402/14
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2014-036 (XML)
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