Bag containing 100 balls
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1357/07 |
| Brand | INTEX |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | reference: 49600, Reference PICWIC 1534127, Gencode: 078257496006. |
| Published | 4 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.