Plastic toy car – Rennwagen (racing car)
| Alert Number | 1374/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Barcode 75036001221000000100 |
| Published | 28 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the racing car tyres contain 6,5% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales.Date of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic toy racing car, 135 mm in length; blue body, tyres of soft plastic, with pull-back function. The product is packed in a blister pack with a label. Label (extract): Racing car, pull-back function, CE label, warning symbol indicating the age group for which this toy is appropriate in accordance with standard EN 71, Not suitable for children under three years of age because of small parts which may be swallowed, bar code, Made in China.