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Remote control car Wheel King new 4x4 “Remote controlled car (Wheel King)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00070/22
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis (2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values 13.7 % and 0.32 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Remote control car — Wheel King new 4x4
- Brand
- Wheel King new 4x4
- Name / model
- Remote controlled car (Wheel King) · 755-3B
- Barcode
- 5356101803923
- Category
- Toys
- Remote control car.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis (2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values 13.7 % and 0.32 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2021
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