EU Safety Gate · Report-2012-037
CASTELVEDERE · Unknown
The product poses a microbiological risk because the mesophilic aerobic microorganism count in the soapy water is too high (up to 2.1 x 100, 000) cfu/ml) while the threshold value is 1, 000. The soapy water contains also a very high quantity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (710, 000 cfu/ml). There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin. One incident reported. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive.
- Published
- 14 September 2012
- Notifying authority
- Italy
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1390/12
- Model
- Article 06/12Lot 06/12;
- Batch
- 8 002 502040029
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 8002502040029
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Microbiological
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Sword containing liquid for making soap bubbles, available in various colours: red, green or blue. The article bears a label with the following text: 'toy unsuitable for children under the age of 36 due to the presence of small parts that could be inhaled or swallowed. Read and retain. Warnings: 'Do