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Light up toy sword GMG “Beamz” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1212/19
Summary
The silver paint of the product contains lead (measured value: 112 mg/kg). A child may put the toy in the mouth. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and cause developmental neurotoxicity.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Light up toy sword, approximately 80 cm long,with a silver coloured handle with a white blade (with coloured flashing lights). Cellophane packaging with black header card.
What is the risk?
- The silver paint of the product contains lead (measured value: 112 mg/kg). A child may put the toy in the mouth. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and cause developmental neurotoxicity.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2019
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