Pianola Allegra

Burns, Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pianola Allegra
Alert NumberA12/0166/14
BrandPamax
CategoryToys
Risk TypeBurns, Chemical
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number2994/MX0009/Pianola allegra
Published31 January 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of burns as the short-circuit of the electrolytic capacitor fitted to the printed circuit board causes overheating of the batteries above the permitted limit. In addition, the warnings required for toys with replaceable batteries are incomplete. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62115.The product also poses a chemical risk due to the excessive level of DEHP in the toy's internal electrical wiring (measured value: up to 8,9%). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 17/12/2013

Product Description

Children's battery-operated piano with lights and sounds packed in a coloured cardboard packaging

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