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Fancy-dress costume MGM-MERCREDI “Déguisement "Wednesday Addams"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02846/25
Summary
The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.
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Product
Fancy-dress costume — MGM-MERCREDI
- Brand
- MGM-MERCREDI
- Name / model
- Déguisement "Wednesday Addams" · 1000158
- Barcode
- 01958840454350195884045442 01958840695850195884069592
- Category
- Toys
- Fancy-dress costume for the ‘Wednesday Addams’ character. The product consists of a skirt, a jacket and a grey and black t-shirt. All batches are concerned.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2025
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