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GIOTTO / FILA TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens felt-tip pens — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 4, 2016
Photo from the official notice: GIOTTO / FILA TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens felt-tip pens — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: GIOTTO / FILA TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens felt-tip pens — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: GIOTTO / FILA TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens felt-tip pens — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The pens contain allergenic fragrances: geraniol, linolool and benzyl alcohol (measured values 300 mg/kg, 340 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg respectively). They are not indicated in the list of ingredients and consumers are not made aware of the presence of these substances. Linolool can trigger sensitisation and allergic reactions; toys shall also not contain geraniol and benzyl alcohol unless technically unavoidable.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (14/10/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (14/10/2016)

Product description

Colourful cardboard box with window showing the scented felt pens (eight pcs).

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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