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Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1484/19 |
| Brand | NUVITA |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Reference 7021 |
| Published | 11 October 2019 |
Risk Description
The product releases an excessive amount of Nitrosatable substances (measured value: 2.7 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the giraffe in the mouth.The product does not comply with Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European Standard EN 71112.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/08/2019
Product Description
Plastic giraffe for young children packed in a transparent plastic box.