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Pull-along rattle toy “Baby rattles Pull rope animal” — risk: chemical, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01045/21
Summary
The plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]anthracene (BaA)(measured value up to: 1 mg/kg by weight). This PAH may cause cancer. Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high (measured value: 87 dB).This could lead to temporary / permanent loss of hearing, when the product is used. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and…
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Product
Pull-along rattle toy
- Name / model
- Baby rattles Pull rope animal
- Category
- Toys
- Two rattles in the form of pull-along plastic ducks. The product was also sold online, in particular, via Wish.com
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]anthracene (BaA)(measured value up to: 1 mg/kg by weight). This PAH may cause cancer. Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high (measured value: 87 dB).This could lead to temporary / permanent loss of hearing, when the product is used. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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