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Educational toy “TrendDeco” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02446/26
Summary
The EU has identified a serious risk to the environment posed by excessive lead in certain educational toys, specifically those called "TrendDeco". The products contain up to 87% lead by weight, which is above the allowed limit. The EU has ordered retailers to withdraw these products from sale.
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Product
Educational toy
- Name / model
- TrendDeco · 99352
- Barcode
- 4006497993524
- Category
- Toys
- Set with metal miniatures and scoop.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the toy have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 87% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (ROHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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