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SpielMaus children's spade "sandschäufelchen rot mit holzgri — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 2, 2011
Photo from the official notice: SpielMaus children's spade "sandschäufelchen rot mit holzgri — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: SpielMaus children's spade "sandschäufelchen rot mit holzgri — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because of high levels of lead and chromium in the red paint. The level of lead varied from 969 mg/kg to 1540 mg/kg. The level of chromium varied from 227 mg/kg to 350 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Product description

Red-painted metal spade with wooden handle. A warning on an adhesive label reads: "Not suitable for children under 3 years, since there is a risk of injury if used incorrectly. Children should only play with this item under careful adult supervision!"

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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