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Toy pottery wheel set Pepco “Pepco Art & Craft Potter's Wheel 18pcs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01179/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of lead (0.0013% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Toy pottery wheel set consisting of 18 pieces.
- Recall information: https://www.dealz.ie/great-ideas/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CUSTOMER-NOTICE-DZ-PEPCO-POTTERS-WHEEL.pdf
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of lead (0.0013% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor 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: 17/04/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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