Knight's sword (épée chevalier)

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Knight's sword (épée chevalier)
Alert NumberA12/1682/14
BrandBoland
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published24 October 2014

Risk Description

null The gold paint of the sword handle releases an excessive amount of copper (measured value: 65 545mg/kg).The cooper is toxic for children's health if it migrates in a child's saliva and is ingested.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/09/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/09/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 18/09/2014

Product Description

Plastic toy sword with a gold-coloured handle and a precious blue stone and silver blade, sold without packaging.

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