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CLASSICAL TRAIN — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 19, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains liquid, from which benzene is emitted. Benzene is classified as a carcinogenic and mutagenic substance. According to the European toys standard EN-71, a toy should not contain any accessible liquid (that contains carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances), to which the child is likely to become exposed during normal or foreseeable use of the toy.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued by the authorities — Other

Product description

Classical train authentic puffing smoke. The train set consists of silver - dark blue steam engine and a green wagon (total length about 30 cm). The train is battery operated, produces characteristic sounds and steam is emitted from the chimney. The set is packed in a red paper box, having a transparent window, where the content is visible. On the package there is the indication (in 6 languages): “WARNING: CHOCKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years”.

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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