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Wing Crown rhinoceros toy – wild animal — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 8, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 18% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

A toy rhinoceros made of soft plastic, coloured dark brown and grey. There is no packaging, only a cardboard tag attached to the toy. On the cardboard there are pictures of a lion and marking as follows: “Wild animal”, “Wing Crown”, “CE mark”, the name and address of the importer, “Made in China”, pictogram with age 0-3 restriction, and warnings: “Not intended for children below 3 years”, “WARNING! Choking hazard – small parts”, “Store the toy out of reach of small children."

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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