Bag containing 100 balls

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Bag containing 100 balls
Alert Number1357/07
BrandINTEX
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numberreference: 49600, Reference PICWIC 1534127, Gencode: 078257496006.
Published4 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because:- the cadmium levels exceeding the maximum permitted concentration of 100 mg/kg (Plastic bag: 539 mg/kg and handle: 189 mg/kg);- the phthalate levels exceeding the maximum permitted concentration of 0.1% by weight.The contents of DEHP in the toys exceed the permitted limit laid down by the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. The products pose a serious risk for the health of a child.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Transparent plastic bag. Balls in different colours.

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