RUBBABU Eléphant Medium toy elephant — chemical risk

Hazard

The white plastic of the outer blue foam releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 6.47 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

• Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (10/01/2024)
• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer

Product description

Toy elephant made of blue foam mounted on four yellow castors and red plastic axles.