Fibre-tip pens

Chemical Stationery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fibre-tip pens
Alert Number0829/08
BrandTipTop
CategoryStationery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode4 044186 666304
Published8 August 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content in the ink of the individual fibre-tips exceeds the maximum limit of 5 mg/kg for toys (Benzene levels of up to 64 mg/kg was detected).

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

30 fibre-tip pens in 24 apparently different colours, barrel and top in the relevant colour, with black end cap.

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