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Children's gardening set Stanley Jr “Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01831/25
Summary
The migration of lead from the yellow paint of the long hoe and the long rake is too high (measured value: 800 mg/kg and 210 mg/kg respectively). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Children's gardening set — Stanley Jr
- Brand
- Stanley Jr
- Name / model
- Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set
- Batch number(s)
- 12/2023
- Category
- Toys
- A yellow and black rake and hoe with a long handle included as part of a seven-piece children’s gardening toy set.
- Recall information: https://www.recall-rtb.com
What is the risk?
- The migration of lead from the yellow paint of the long hoe and the long rake is too high (measured value: 800 mg/kg and 210 mg/kg respectively). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 12/09/2024
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