Mega Creative skipping rope (product name Skakanka; type BQ31211, INDEX 454649; barcode 5908275105350) in plastic packaging, made in China, is affected. It was recalled because the plastic contains excessive concentrations of phthalates DEHP and DIBP (measured up to 0.06% and 0.05% by weight), which may harm children’s reproductive health; the importer issued consumer warnings and carried out voluntary withdrawal and destruction of the product.
What's being recalled
Skipping rope with a counter.
Packaging: Plastic packaging.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02539/26
Product name on the item: Skakanka
Type or model: BQ31211, INDEX 454649
Barcode: 5908275105350
The hazard
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.06% and 0.05% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What to do
Warning consumers of risks (voluntary, importer).
Destruction of product (voluntary, importer).
Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, importer).
The official notice
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