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Castanets — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 2, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of release of metals because the migration of lead is 1012 mg/kg and of chromium 163 mg/kg from the green and yellow paints of the castanets thereby exceeding the allowed limits. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

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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