Set of “Cars” cars

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Set of “Cars” cars
Alert Number0862/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNO 766
Published8 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>

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