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Squeeze toy Lässig “Lela” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0031/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains substances which can metabolise and form N-nitrosamine (measured value of nitrosable substances: 2.25 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant national legislation.
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Product
- Squeeze toy in the shape of a fawn made of soft, white, elastic material. The head is black, white and red, the ears are pink and the back has light brown spots painted on it. The toy is about 15 cm in height with a body length of around 8 cm. It is supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains substances which can metabolise and form N-nitrosamine (measured value of nitrosable substances: 2.25 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2013
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