Mein bunter Flitzer ('My Colourful Racer')

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Mein bunter Flitzer ('My Colourful Racer')
Alert NumberA12/1259/15
BrandDie Spiegelburg
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberVarious colours: order No 11936 - red; order No 11937 - green; order No 11938 - orange; order No 11939 - blue. The entry in the customer list '7011940 - TA Meine Bunten Flitzer' stands for Theken.....
Published16 October 2015

Risk Description

null The amount of nickel released by the tyre rivets of the toy car is too high (measured value up to 4.82 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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: 25/08/2015

Product Description

Wooden car in four different colours with natural-coloured wheels fastened with metal rivets.

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