EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with keychain — risk: chemical, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00002/19
Summary
The key ring has sharp edges and its metal releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 3.95 µg/cm2/week . Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. A child may become exposed to it by playing with the ring or injured with the sharp edges. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the…
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Product
Soft toy with keychain
- Name / model
- Item Nº. MO8253
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy in the shape of a brown teddy bear with a keychain at its head.
What is the risk?
- The key ring has sharp edges and its metal releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 3.95 µg/cm2/week . Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. A child may become exposed to it by playing with the ring or injured with the sharp edges. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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