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HEMMA fire engine book with wheels "sam à la rescousse" — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingNov 6, 2009

Hazard

The product poses:- a chemical risk, because the toy's wheels contain 16% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP),- a risk of choking, because small parts can be easily detached.According to REACH Regulation, phthalates (DEHP, DBP and BBP) are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates (DINP, DIDP and DNOP) are prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Children's book in the shape of a red fire engine with wheels.

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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