Advent calendar containing jewellery

Chemical Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Advent calendar containing jewellery
Alert NumberA12/0027/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published11 January 2019

Risk Description

The metal of several pieces of jewellery contains lead (measured value up 2.4% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 26/11/2018

Product Description

Christmas calendar made of pastel coloured cardboard with pictures of a princess, castle, rainbow and animals. It has 24 'doors' containing each of them jewellery or hair accessories.

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