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EU Safety GateRecalled 2011-01-21serious risk

Markers "Colors" (Tenfon)

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Markers "Colors"

  • Brand Tenfon
  • UPC 9 912176 968180

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Tenfon "Colors" markers, model number 6968, sold as a set of 18 large water-based markers in PVC packaging, have been recalled because they contain ethylene glycol, a chemical hazard. The product does not comply with European toy safety requirements, specifically the Toys Directive and the EN 71 safety standard. The markers display "Dergberg" and "6968" on each pen, and the packaging features a blue card showing two elephants with "18 colors water pens" and "Made in China" printed on it.

Authorities in Greece ordered the withdrawal of this product from the market. The source document does not specify what affected consumers should do with recalled products they may have purchased.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains ethylene glycol.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Set of 18 large, water-based colour markers in PVC packaging (approx. dimensions: marker: 1.3cm Ø x 14cm, packaging: 28cm x 15cm x 1.7cm). Each marker bears the indication: Dergberg, 6968, CE. In the packaging there is a blue card with the picture of two elephants and the indications: 18 colors water pens, Water Base, Non toxic, Safety caps, Made in China, the CE mark, safety. Model: Item No.: 6968, Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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