Pencil set
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01206/24 |
| Brand | Pepco |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 344664, 347467, 349916, 351997, 596332, 599150, 599152, 599153 |
| Published | 17 May 2024 |
Risk Description
The plastic pencil coating has an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 2.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly by causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/04/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 04/04/2024
Product Description
Colouring pencil set.