Squeezable toy
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00815/21 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 2440CKS |
| Published | 11 June 2021 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the toys releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.06 mg/kg), among which n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Nitrosamamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/01/2021
Product Description
Squeezable toy in a shape of a cake.