Children's wheelbarrow

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's wheelbarrow
Alert Number0636/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number- Item No. 100882721, KBM-004, - Item No. 100882723, KBM-009.
Published15 May 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the quantities of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) and bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) exceed the maximum permitted level 0.1%: - the red plastic handles release 22% by weight of DEHP, - the black plastic handles release12% by weight of DEHP and 1.9% by weight of DINP. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

- Red and orange metallic wheelbarrow, - Green metallic trolley with wooden sides.

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