Wooden toy, alphabet abacus
| Alert Number | 0487/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. 4173; Bar code 8 013512041739 |
| Published | 2 May 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the levels of lead and chromium in the paint are higher than the maximum permitted limits:- lead 1260 mg/g + 2.4 mg/kg (limit 90 mg/kg ),- chromium 185 mg/kg + 1.0 mg/kg (limit 60 mg /kg )The product does not comply with the Toys Directives and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Packed in cardboard boxes, the toy consists of an upper part of three rows of letters in alphabetical order and a lower part of three rows of coloured beads comprising the abacus. The beads are coloured blue, red and yellow. At the side of the lower part there is a clock with a smiling face.