Paints – water colours

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Paints – water colours
Alert Number0150/07
BrandGolden water colours
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No 180
Published16 February 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of poisoning to children because black, brown, red and yellow colours contain excessive amounts of lead. The amount of lead was between 770 and 3500 mg/kg, while the limit value set out by the standard is 90 mg/kg.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

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