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Toy car — recall A12/0857/16

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2016-07-15 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0857/16
Date of alert
2016-07-15
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Kids Fun
Product category
Toys
Product type
Toy car
Reported risk: The tyres of the toy car contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in concentrations from 9 to 179 mg/kg. These PAHs are carcinogenic. The child can be exposed when the tyres come into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin or the mouth.According to the REACH Regulation these PAHs are prohibited in toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Retailer
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
16/06/2016
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/215358

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