South Korea
Pinkfoot slime, a white slime toy (model Pinkfoot slime, certification number CB067R2225-4001) made in China, is affected. It was recalled because preservatives MIT (0.38 mg/kg) and CMIT (1.42 mg/kg) were detected (total 2 mg/kg) and boron measured 1,399 mg/kg, exceeding the 300 mg/kg limit; these hazards can be toxic if inhaled or ingested, may cause burns or allergic skin reactions on contact, and boron exposure may irritate eyes and skin and affect reproduction and development. Consumers should immediately stop using it and contact or visit the inquiry point for repair, replacement, or refund.
What's being recalled
Brand name: -, Certification number: CB067R2225-4001
Product type: Other toys (toy).
Made in: China (People's Republic of).
How to identify it
Model: Pinkfoot slime
The hazard
Preservatives (MIT, CMIT, MIT+CMIT) detected.
Part: slime (white).
Measured values: MIT 0.38 mg/kg, CMIT 1.42 mg/kg, MIT+CMIT 2 mg/kg.
Standard limit: not to be used (MIT, CMIT, MIT+CMIT).
Boron content exceeded the standard limit by 4.7 times.
Part: slime (white).
Measured value: 1,399 mg/kg.
Standard limit: 300 mg/kg or less.
Toxic if preservatives are inhaled or ingested, and may cause burns or allergic skin reactions upon contact.
Exposure to boron may irritate the eyes and skin, and repeated exposure may cause reproductive and developmental problems.
Injuries: No injury has been reported
What to do
Consumers who possess the affected product should immediately stop using it.
Contact or visit the inquiry point to receive corrective measures such as repair, replacement, or refund.
The official notice
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