Argile

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Argile
Alert NumberSR/00696/25
BrandZeeman
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginTürkiye
Model NumberA27460
Published21 February 2025

Risk Description

The migration of cadmium from the toy is too high (measured value: 1.3 mg/kg). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-3.

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: 10/10/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/11/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Set of six pots of yellow, blue, red, green, brown and white modelling clay. Product sold online, in particular via www.zeeman.com.

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