Plastic toy "Dinosauri"
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0370/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Bar code 97718269370009 |
| Published | 28 March 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the aromatic oil used in preparing the rubber mixture was creosote oil, which is considered a dangerous substance under Directive 67/548/EEC. It is a category 2 carcinogen and, in the short-term, is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.This product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
12 small plastic dinosaurs of various colours in a blister pack, given as a free gift with the children's monthly magazine “Piccoli Cuccioli” issue 12, published by Edizioni GES of Rho (Milan).