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Toy sword “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1863/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the level of chromium in the product is higher than permitted. The level detected in the handle is 92.94 mg/kg and in the decoration 65.06 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy sword
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art. 78406;
- Batch number(s)
- 8008092027587
- Category
- Toys
- The toy consists of a sword with a gold and black scabbard and a central coat of arms depicting a lion.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the level of chromium in the product is higher than permitted. The level detected in the handle is 92.94 mg/kg and in the decoration 65.06 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-3.
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