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Toy chemistry set BUKI “Chimie Sans Danger! (Chemistry without danger)” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0035/14
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because it is contaminated by an excessive amount of pathogenic micro organisms such as Aerobic mesophilic bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which could cause infections or diseases in children with low immunity. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Chemistry set packed in cardboard box. Available on the market since March 2013
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because it is contaminated by an excessive amount of pathogenic micro organisms such as Aerobic mesophilic bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which could cause infections or diseases in children with low immunity. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2013
- 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: 20/12/2013
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