South Korea
The ARTBOX Honey Slime (model Honey Slime), a transparent orange slime sold under the ARTBOX brand (certification CB065R2649-4001, made in China), is recalled. It was recalled because preservatives MIT, CMIT and MIT+CMIT were detected (MIT 3.66 mg/kg, CMIT 6.61 mg/kg, total 10.27 mg/kg) and boron measured 2,163.7 mg/kg, exceeding the 300 mg/kg limit; preservatives can be toxic if inhaled or ingested and may cause burns or allergic skin reactions, and boron can irritate eyes and skin and may cause reproductive and developmental problems with repeated exposure. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact or visit the inquiry point to receive repair, exchange, or refund.
What's being recalled
Brand name: ARTBOX, Certification number: CB065R2649-4001
Product type: Other toys (toys).
Made in: China (People's Republic of).
How to identify it
Model: Honey Slime
The hazard
Preservatives (MIT, CMIT, MIT+CMIT) detected.
Part: transparent orange slime.
Measured values: MIT 3.66 mg/kg, CMIT 6.61 mg/kg, MIT+CMIT 10.27 mg/kg.
Standard limit: not to be used (MIT, CMIT, MIT+CMIT).
Boron content exceeded the standard limit by 7.2 times.
Part: transparent orange slime.
Measured value: 2 163.7 mg/kg.
Standard limit: 300 mg/kg or less.
Preservatives are toxic if inhaled or ingested and may cause burns or allergic skin reactions upon contact.
Exposure to boron may cause irritation to the eyes and skin, and repeated exposure may lead to 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, exchange, or refund.
The official notice
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