Top spinning
Environment Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0491/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | B17, GB04 |
| Published | 22 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The solders in the toy contain too much lead and cadmium (measured values up to 45.3% and 0.017% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/12/2018
Product Description
Battery-operated spinning toy, sold in a blister pack with cardboard back.