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EU Safety GateRecalled 2011-12-02serious risk

Children's spade "Sandschäufelchen rot mit Holzgri (SpielMaus)

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Children's spade "Sandschäufelchen rot mit Holzgri

  • Brand SpielMaus

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

What happened

This recall involves a children's spade called "Sandschäufelchen rot mit Holzgriff" (SpielMaus brand) with a red-painted metal head and wooden handle. The product poses a chemical hazard because the red paint contains high levels of lead (ranging from 969 to 1540 mg/kg) and chromium (ranging from 227 to 350 mg/kg), which exceed limits required by European toy safety standards.

The affected product has model range number 712 10 235, product reference 40093V, and EAN code 4016040400935. Products with item number 40093V X are not affected by this recall. The source document does not specify what action consumers should take regarding affected products.

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

Hazard

null 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.

Details from the source

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!" Model: Range No 712 10 235, Product ref. 40093V; EAN: 4016040400935Products with item number 40093V X are not affected by the recall Notifying country: Germany

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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