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Plastic toy "Dinosauri" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 28, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the aromatic oil used in preparing the rubber mixture was creosote oil, which is considered a dangerous substance under Directive 67/548/EEC. It is a category 2 carcinogen and, in the short-term, is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.This product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

12 small plastic dinosaurs of various colours in a blister pack, given as a free gift with the children's monthly magazine “Piccoli Cuccioli” issue 12, published by Edizioni GES of Rho (Milan).

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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