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Children’s science kit Playmonster “My living worm world” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00980/26
Summary
The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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HazardHealth risk / other
Notified byFrance
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Children’s science kit — Playmonster
- Brand
- Playmonster
- Name / model
- My living worm world · LW102C
- Barcode
- 5830641000
- Category
- Toys
- Children's science kit for observing live earthworms through layered sand and soil. Product sold online, in particular via Vinted.
- Recall information: https://www.playmonster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Worm-World-Product-Recall-Notice.pdf
What is the risk?
- The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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