Product Safety Notification
Notification Number
A12/00148/23
Notification Source
Safety Gate
Notification Type
Serious risk
Risk Type
Chemical, Environment
Risk Description
The wrist strap contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DIP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 5.8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0,72 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.
Product Name
Product Category
Other - Wristwatch
Brand Name
Pokemon
Sub Category
Wristwatch
Product Description
Yellow wristwatch with Pokemon Pikachu figures. Product also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
Notification URL
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