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Toy construction set Teifoc, eitech — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1130/18
Summary
The amount of chromium (VI) in the bricks is too high (measured value: 0.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy construction set — Teifoc, eitech
- Brand
- Teifoc, eitech
- Name / model
- TEI 1001
- Batch number(s)
- 4250503610459
- Category
- Toys
- Brick construction kit with natural materials (sugar-based mortar).
What is the risk?
- The amount of chromium (VI) in the bricks is too high (measured value: 0.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2018
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