Measures ordered by public authorities: Import rejected at border

Wooden shotgun

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The kinetic energy of projectiles fired from the shotgun is too high which can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Toy playset

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
'Coffee Set' and 'Kitchen Set'

The lids of the saucepan and paella dish have a hemispheric shape and could therefore cover the nose and mouth of small children, leading to suffocation. Moreover, the handle and the lid of the coffee pot break easily, generating small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Plastic toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
Shrilling Chicken
Brand: 

The plastic material of the chicken contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20.0 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Toy gun

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
SUPER CAP GUN .357 Magnum
Brand: 

The peak sound pressure level is too high and the toy lacks the appropriate warnings. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1

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Expandable toys

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
1) DINOSAUR EGG - Growing Pet; 2) GROWING PET; 3) DINOSAUR EGG - Growing Pet

Small parts (head and tail) can be easily torn from the toy dinosaurs and may be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the toy expands, it can also cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Toy gun

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
City Police Soft Bullets Gun
Brand: 

The red plastic suction cups of the projectiles can easily detach. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Bedspread

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double
Brand: 

The red textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value: 870 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Small Naughty Love Bath
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll's face contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 24% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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