Unknown · DIY Colorful Friendship Loom Bands

The plastic material of the red and light blue charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured values up to 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Published: 14 November 2014
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 02/09/2014 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 02/09/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1807/14
Model: Unknown
Batch: Unknown

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Plastic box containing assorted elastic bands in different colours, and a device to help in the making of plastic bracelets and charms.