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Acivity toy Gazelo Toys “Intellect Blocks” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00521/21
Summary
The fabric material contains the flame retardant tris(2-chlor-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP) (measured value: 18,7 mg/kg).TCPP can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Acivity toy — Gazelo Toys
- Brand
- Gazelo Toys
- Name / model
- Intellect Blocks · G137506-b055-7331
- Barcode
- EAN 5900949424507
- Category
- Toys
- A toy consisting of six cubes with filling, covered with fabric made of soft PVC.
What is the risk?
- The fabric material contains the flame retardant tris(2-chlor-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP) (measured value: 18,7 mg/kg).TCPP can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2021
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