Toy stationery set
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
This Barbie toy stationery set was recalled because its pink eraser contains 28.5% bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) by mass. Under the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The set includes a lipstick-shaped eraser, mechanical pencil, decorative flower stickers, and a purple plastic case with colorful beads, all decorated with Barbie imagery.
The product was banned from being marketed and ordered to be withdrawn from the market as of May 13, 2013. The recall notice does not specify what affected consumers should do regarding products already purchased.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The product poses a chemical risk because the eraser contains 28.5% by mass bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 13/05/2013Type 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: 13/05/2013
Stationery set consisting of a pink eraser in a shape of a lipstick, a pink mechanical pencil, 3 decorative round shape stickers depicting flowers and a plastic purple case with pink, purple, orange and yellow plastic beads. All parts are decorated with pictures of Barbie. The set is packed in blist Name: Stationery set Model: Series: fancy school, Item No.: 53788 (from invoice) Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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