Simba glove puppet 'devil' — chemical risk

Hazard

This product poses a chemical risk because azodyes were used in the manufacture process (372 mg/kg 4-aminoazobenzene (CAS No: 60-09-3) was found in the black fabric of the toy).Breakdown of one or more of the azo-groups can lead to the formation of one of the carcinogenic amines.

Measures taken

• Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

One glove puppet in the form of a devil, plastic (coloured) head, rest made of black fabric with red fabric appliqué. The devil's cloak has two red triangles on the front.The packaging is predominantly red with a blue back side. The bottom of the packaging bears the packaging number 66661102 next to a sentence “Made in China”.