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Kitchen play set “Kitchenware Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0797/14
Summary
null The product releases excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values:199 mg/kg to 384 mg/kg from the outside of the pots and lids). There is a risk of dermal absorption of cadmium, as well as a risk of ingestion when a child licks or sucks the outside of the toy. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Kitchen play set
- Name / model
- Kitchenware Set · CH1618
- Batch number(s)
- 20143
- Category
- Toys
- A kitchen play set (13 pieces) Three metal pans with ceramic coating and cooking utensils in a carton display box.
What is the risk?
- null The product releases excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values:199 mg/kg to 384 mg/kg from the outside of the pots and lids). There is a risk of dermal absorption of cadmium, as well as a risk of ingestion when a child licks or sucks the outside of the toy. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2014
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