Battery-operated toy dinosaur
Battery-operated toy dinosaur was recalled on 14 March 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0303/08. Chemical risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a chemical risk because the yellow/green plastic material contains:- 1792.
| Alert Number | 0303/08 |
| Brand | Zax |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | No. 993, EAN code: 82006930060360820 (on the self-adhesive label) |
| Published | 14 March 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the yellow/green plastic material contains:- 1792.0 mg/kg of lead (Pb) which exceeds the limit for lead of 90mg/kg,- 406.7 mg/kg of Cr, which exceeds the permitted limit of 6.77 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic battery-operated toy – yellow/green dinosaur, packed in a cardboard box printed with coloured dinosaurs, marking and instructions.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Battery-operated toy dinosaur.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.