EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gadgets
Anti-stress/Fidget toy SPYSTAR — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02245/26
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 1.5 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Handheld metal anti-stress gadget, consisting of a circular ring consisting of magnets and rotating components, intended for spinning by hand.
- Sold online: AliExpress() /
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 1.5 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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