Felt-tip pens

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Felt-tip pens
Alert NumberA12/0590/13
BrandZeeman
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberC.18447 091100
Published24 May 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because at least 4 of the 18 available pens contain more than 5 mg/kg of benzene. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 04/04/2013Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/04/2013

Product Description

18 felt-tip pens in various colours, top and cap in the same colour as the pen. They are packed in a transparent plastic box with an adhesive sticker on the back bearing information such as the CE marking, barcode, batch and model number and warnings.

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