Toy binoculars.

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy binoculars.
Alert Number1256/07
BrandTESCO.
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number051105- binoculars, EAN: 5051008230864.
Published7 December 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic of eye-pieces butts contains 9,91 % by weight of DEHP exceeding permitted limit of 0,1% by weight laid down by the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The toy - binoculars is made from hard PVC, in a steel-blue-black colours combination with a notice “4x30”, parts designed for a close contact with eyes are made from softened PVC. Packing - a cardboard with a transparent plastic blister, with a picture of a girl with binoculars, a name of the product in 4 languages, recommended age category and data about the product.

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