Pianola Allegra
| Alert Number | A12/0166/14 |
| Brand | Pamax |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Burns, Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 2994/MX0009/Pianola allegra |
| Published | 31 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