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Toy xylophone - Hand Knocks Xylophone

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Toy xylophone - Hand Knocks Xylophone was recalled on 26 March 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0570/10. Chemical risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a chemical risk because the orange and yellow colours release more than permitted amounts of lead and chrome.

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Alert Number0570/10
BrandHappy Forest
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberHZ-139A, EAN code: 8439025192681.
Published26 March 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the orange and yellow colours release more than permitted amounts of lead and chrome. Orange colour: 460 mg/kg of chromium (exceeding the limit of 60 mg/kg) and 1817 mg/kg of lead (exceeding the limit of 90 mg/kg). Yellow colour: 205 mg/kg of chromium (exceeding the limit of 60 mg/kg) and 1844 mg/kg of lead (exceeding the limit of 90 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with 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

Toy xylophone with varicoloured keyboard and two wooden sticks. Packed in a cardboard box.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Toy xylophone - Hand Knocks Xylophone.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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