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Yick Wah finger puppets - puppet theatre — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 10, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the shiny grey fabric on the "wolf" finger puppet contain azo dyes releasing the carcinogenic amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a concentration of 126 mg/kg, exceeding the limit of 30 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Four finger puppets (wolf, elephant, hare and deer); head in soft plastic; clothed in various fabrics.

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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