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Children's spade "Sandschäufelchen rot mit Holzgriff" (Sand shovel red with wooden grip)
03rd December 2011
Item Description:
Brand: SpielMaus
Type/number of model: Range No 712 10 235, Product ref. 40093V;
EAN: 4016040400935
Description: Red-painted metal spade with wooden handle. A warning on an adhesive label reads: "Not suitable for children under 3 years, since there is a risk of injury if used incorrectly. Children should only play with this item under careful adult supervision!"
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Range No 712 10 235, Product ref. 40093V;
EAN: 4016040400935
Description: Red-painted metal spade with wooden handle. A warning on an adhesive label reads: "Not suitable for children under 3 years, since there is a risk of injury if used incorrectly. Children should only play with this item under careful adult supervision!"
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because of high levels of lead and chromium in the red paint. The level of lead varied from 969 mg/kg to 1540 mg/kg. The level of chromium varied from 227 mg/kg to 350 mg/kg.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.
Notifying Country:
Germany
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
03rd December 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
