Animal world
| Alert Number | A12/0620/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | PS 668-16 / 4954178 |
| Published | 12 April 2019 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, leaving batteries accessible. A child may take a damaged or leaking battery and suffer burns due to the leaking chemical products.Four solders in the toy contain an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to: 54 % and 0.34% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the relevant European Standard EN 62115 and the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/03/2019
Product Description
Plastic electric organ with coloured buttons that emit or play melodies when pressed. The toy is powered by three 1.5V AA batteries. Sold in a cardboard box.