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Plastic toy vehicles: 1. Challenger : Amphibious stunt panzer, 2. F1 Racing : Formula 1 racing car series3. Racing series.

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Plastic toy vehicles: 1. Challenger : Amphibious stunt panzer, 2. F1 Racing : Formula 1 racing car series3. Racing series. was recalled on 17 October 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1177/08. Chemical risk reported by Finland. These products pose a chemical risk because the black material in crawler track/tyres contains 24-27% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP), which are banned in toys by the Chemical Restrictions Directive 79/769/EC.

Photo of recalled product: Plastic toy vehicles: 1. Challenger : Amphibious stunt panzer, 2. F1 Racing : Formula 1 racing car series3. Racing series.
Alert Number1177/08
BrandNQD
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number1. 95000 (757T-2042); 2. 95001(757-2048); 3. 95002 (757-5034)
Published17 October 2008

Risk Description

These products pose a chemical risk because the black material in crawler track/tyres contains 24-27% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP), which are banned in toys by the Chemical Restrictions Directive 79/769/EC.

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

1. A green, plastic remote-controlled panzer with black crawler track in a blue cardboard box with transparent window. 40 MHz. 2. A red plastic remote-controlled formula F1 racing car (1:12 scale) with black tyres in a red/white cardboard box with transparent window. 27 MHz. 3. A red plastic remote-controlled sports car (1:10 scale) with colourful motifs on the side (a skull, etc.) and black tyres in a brown cardboard box with transparent window. The size of the imported batch is 288 pcs (95000); 1800 pcs (95001) and 160 pcs (95002)

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Plastic toy vehicles: 1. Challenger : Amphibious stunt panzer, 2. F1 Racing : Formula 1 racing car series3. Racing series..

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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