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Wooden musical toy (castanets) Die Spiegelburg “Die Lieben Sieben” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0589/16
Summary
null The red and yellow paint of the wooden toy contains lead (measured value up to 330 mg/kg). Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Wooden musical toy (castanets) — Die Spiegelburg
- Brand
- Die Spiegelburg
- Name / model
- Die Lieben Sieben · Article No 12200
- Batch number(s)
- 4029753122001
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden castanet painted red and yellow.
What is the risk?
- null The red and yellow paint of the wooden toy contains lead (measured value up to 330 mg/kg). Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2016
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