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Children’s gardening set Kig “Gartengeräte-Set 3-tlg.” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01767/21
Summary
The material of the shovel contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value 208 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Three-part gardening set comprising a red spade, a blue shovel and a green rake.
What is the risk?
- The material of the shovel contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value 208 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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