Mitcien Butter Slime Kit, NT-1
- Affected
- A boxed set of 24 pots containing different coloured slimes, an ice cream mould and a sweet wrapper mould. There are also 4 small bags of plastic accessories included.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the ‘lemon’ accessory contains phthalates, which exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material, as the sum of the four phthalates.
- What to do
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Slime kit |
|---|---|
| Batch | 2022-4-20 |
| Other identifiers | X001J3DKJD, FBA15FTZDD2QU000017, TY-003-0021-UK |
| Product description | A boxed set of 24 pots containing different coloured slimes, an ice cream mould and a sweet wrapper mould. There are also 4 small bags of plastic accessories included. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the ‘lemon’ accessory contains phthalates. When tested, it was found to contain 0.2 ± 0.01% DEHP, giving a potential range of 0.19 – 0.21% DEHP. The sample therefore exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material, as the sum of the four phthalates. A young child playing with the slime is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health via cancer or non-cancer effects. The product also does not possess the required markings and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (The REACH Regulations) and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 July 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.