Set of “Cars” cars
| Alert Number | 0862/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | NO 766 |
| Published | 8 August 2008 |
Risk Description
These products pose a chemical risk because it contains high levels of lead and chromium. The levels vary from 95 to 280 mg/kg for migrated chromium and from 499 to 1270 mg/kg for migrated lead. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pack of plastic toy cars. The cars come in colours of red, orange, blue and black and include both cars and trucks. The front window pane has eyes. The cars are packed onto a cardboard (blister pack) pack which depicts a colourful landscape. The pack also shows warning signs, CE marked. <b>Toys are counterfeit.</b>