Snake pencil - "Bleistiftschlange"
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0164/08 |
| Brand | TEDi GmbH & Co. KG |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | "Bleistiftschlange" (pencil in coil form), EAN code 23398001331000000100, order/article No 2339800. |
| Published | 8 February 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because its casing contains plasticizer Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) in the concentration of 9.3% by weight and exceeds the limit of 0.1% by weight.The product does not comply with the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pencil lead encased in mauve plastic (like a cable), total length 2 m, in a coil, with sharpener made of plastic, enclosed in star form made of hard mauve and white plastic.