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| Alert Number | A12/02733/24 |
| Brand | RUBBABU |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking, Health risk |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Published | 27 September 2024 |
Risk Description
A small part (duck's bill) can easily detach from the toy. Small children may put it in their mouth and choke. Moreover, the migration of lead from the toy is too high (measured value up to 64 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn.In addition, the migration of N-nitrosatable substances from the toy is too high (measured value up to 2.8 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1, EN 71-3 and EN 71-12.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/08/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Stacking toy made of rubber with a blue-green base and 5 rings (purple, orange, yellow, pink and green), and a green duck on top.