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Toy elephant RUBBABU “Eléphant Medium” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00699/24
Summary
The white plastic of the outer blue foam releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 6.47 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor…
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Product
- Toy elephant made of blue foam mounted on four yellow castors and red plastic axles.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-01-0091
What is the risk?
- The white plastic of the outer blue foam releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 6.47 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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