Rattle – 'Helistin Skallra'

Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rattle – 'Helistin Skallra'
Alert Number0038/07
BrandBiltema
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginThailand
Model NumberArticle 85-781
Published19 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

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