EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Children’s balance bike BAGHERA — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00286/23
Summary
The dark leatherette of the handles contains DEHP and DINP (measured values up to 14.87% and 1.23% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Steel balance bike in red (model 861), pink (model 862) or blue (model 863) with white tyres and brown handles and saddle, and with a small wicker basket at the front.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The dark leatherette of the handles contains DEHP and DINP (measured values up to 14.87% and 1.23% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2022
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