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Fancy-dress costume Widmannsrl “CAT” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02387/25
Summary
The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.26 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 standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Fancy-dress costume — Widmannsrl
- Brand
- Widmannsrl
- Name / model
- CAT · 36028
- Barcode
- 8003558360284
- Category
- Toys
- Cat costume for children aged 2-3 years, comprising a grey outfit with a grey tail and a hood.
What is the risk?
- The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.26 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 standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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