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Finger puppets - Puppet theatre
11th December 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Yick Wah
Type/number of model: Article No: 142063 EAN-Code: 4038967420636 No: 7190
Description: Four finger puppets (wolf, elephant, hare and deer); head in soft plastic; clothed in various fabrics.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Article No: 142063 EAN-Code: 4038967420636 No: 7190
Description: Four finger puppets (wolf, elephant, hare and deer); head in soft plastic; clothed in various fabrics.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
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.
Action Taken:
Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.
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:
11th December 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
