Accessories
Accessories was recalled on 5 July 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1001/19. Chemical risk reported by Austria. The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including: benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) (measured value up to: 389 mg/kg) + benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 133 mg/kg) + benzo(b)fluoranthene measured value up to: 63 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value up to: 685 mg/kg), dibenzo(a,h)anthracene (measured value up to: 10.
| Alert Number | A12/1001/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Product ref 51290 |
| Published | 5 July 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including: benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) (measured value up to: 389 mg/kg) + benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 133 mg/kg) + benzo(b)fluoranthene measured value up to: 63 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value up to: 685 mg/kg), dibenzo(a,h)anthracene (measured value up to: 10.1 mg/kg). These PAH may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/06/2019
Product Description
12 black spiders, wrapped in a transparent plastic bag.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Accessories.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.