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Wooden toy Universe of imagination “Discovery Ramp Racer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0965/18
Summary
The amount of nickel released from the hub caps on the wheels is too high (measured value: up to 9.96 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Wooden toy — Universe of imagination
- Brand
- Universe of imagination
- Name / model
- Discovery Ramp Racer
- Batch number(s)
- EAN:803516233289Lot:06182017
- Category
- Toys
- A racing track with 4 ramps and 4 wooden cars in different colours with metal wheels. Packaging: Cardboard box with plastic window
What is the risk?
- The amount of nickel released from the hub caps on the wheels is too high (measured value: up to 9.96 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2018
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