EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy car Kids Fun — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0857/16
Summary
null The tyres of the toy car contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in concentrations from 9 to 179 mg/kg. These PAHs are carcinogenic. The child can be exposed when the tyres come into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin or the mouth.According to the REACH Regulation these PAHs are prohibited in toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles.
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Product
- Toy car made of coloured plastic with black rubber tyres. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The tyres of the toy car contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in concentrations from 9 to 179 mg/kg. These PAHs are carcinogenic. The child can be exposed when the tyres come into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin or the mouth.According to the REACH Regulation these PAHs are prohibited in toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles.
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: 16/06/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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