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Toy modelling kit Mako moulages “Coffrets Cap sur la mer / Balade en forêt / Le monde des dinosaures” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02238/23
Summary
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the mixture of the blue, green and black paint is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Toy modelling kit — Mako moulages
- Brand
- Mako moulages
- Name / model
- Coffrets Cap sur la mer / Balade en forêt / Le monde des dinosaures · 39018, 39048, 39049
- Batch number(s)
- Sea set: batches 01/19 and 01/22, Dinosaur set: batch 04/21, Forest set: batches 01/19 and 01/22
- Barcode
- 376001259018637600125904833760012590490
- Category
- Toys
- Moulding and painting kit comprising a sachet of plaster, a latex mould, a paint brush, a spoon, pieces to assemble a mould holder, and mini pots of paint. Batches affected:Balade en forêt: batches 01/19 and 01/22Cap sur la mer: batches 01/19 and 01/22Le monde des dinosaures: batch 04/21
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-04-0179https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-04-0177
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the mixture of the blue, green and black paint is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 24/04/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/04/2023
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