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Plastic ball set Frabar, Tedi “Softbälle, 3 Stück” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00975/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured value: 0.0197 % by weight).4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine is a skin sensitiser, may cause cancer and might induce mutations and/or affect fertility. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic ball set — Frabar, Tedi
- Brand
- Frabar, Tedi
- Name / model
- Softbälle, 3 Stück · 0178-3
- Barcode
- 5998600128100000025575046001281000000255
- Category
- Toys
- Three soft plastic balls in different colours each with a diameter of 7 centimetres.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of the aromatic amine 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine (measured value: 0.0197 % by weight).4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine is a skin sensitiser, may cause cancer and might induce mutations and/or affect fertility. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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