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Children's jacket with compass — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 22, 2006

Hazard

The compass contains a small amount of mineral oil of a low viscosity. It is attached on the jacket in a way that it is easy for a child to put the compass in the mouth. Viscosity of mineral oil is below 7 cSt (40°). A case were the oil was leaking from the compass when the child put the compass in his mouth (the compass was not broken) has been detected. Mineral oils of low viscosity can cause, even in low amounts, severe lung damage if swallowed, e.g. chemical pneumonia.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

Product description

Compass on jacket for children containing a mineral oil “SKHUABAN (Zara)”Pilot model, ref.no: 5678-783.

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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