Rattle – 'Helistin Skallra'
Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0038/07 |
| Brand | Biltema |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | Article 85-781 |
| Published | 19 January 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of choking because one of the wooden sticks got loose after the tension, drop and impact tests and the red ball which fits within the small parts cylinder was revealed.This toy poses a chemical risk because yellow paint of the toy contains lead 850 mg/kg (EN 71-3 limit 90 mg/kg) and chromium 120 mg/kg (EN 71-3 limit 60 mg/kg) and red paint of the toy contains lead 310 mg/kg. Lead and chromium are classified as poisonous heavy metals.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown