Plastic crayons – Marvel heroes
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0190/09 |
| Brand | Marvel |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. 0252148. Bar Code: 8413240488118 |
| Published | 13 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the light blue and dark blue coloured crayons contain barium which exceeds the permitted migration limit when the correction coefficient is applied. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
12 plastic crayons packed in a cardboard box with pictures of super heroes on the front, and the following information on the back: "12 plastic crayons, not recommended for children under 3 years of age. May produce small parts."