EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Lead casting set WECO — risk: burns, chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0153/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because according to the label the casting figures contain 87% lead. The product also poses a risk of burns during use.
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Product
Lead casting set — WECO
- Brand
- WECO
- Name / model
- 782800-108
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Lead casting set packed in a transparent, plastic covered, flat box, containing 12 lead moulding figures and a melting spoon. A label is attached underneath bearing the following precautionary inscriptions written in 7 languages: "Lead casting. Not to be given to children under 14 years of age. Swa
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because according to the label the casting figures contain 87% lead. The product also poses a risk of burns during use.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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