Radio controlled car
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Imagin's Race Master Need of Speed radio-controlled cars pose multiple safety hazards to children. The remote control's battery compartment can break easily, exposing small button batteries that may cause chemical burns if swallowed. The car's rechargeable battery may overheat and cause burns. Additionally, the car wheels contain prohibited phthalate chemicals including DEHP and DBP, which are banned in all toys, as well as DINP and DIDP, which are prohibited in toys children can place in their mouths. The product also lacks required safety markings and does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 62115.
The affected models are the Race Master Need of Speed in black (Ref. 1681), red (Ref. 2015A), blue (Ref. 2016A), and yellow (Ref. 2017A), marketed for ages 5 and up. The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users as of February 10, 2014. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should seek.
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null The battery compartment of the remote control can easily break leaving the small button batteries accessible. If ingested by children, the batteries may pose a chemical risk. The product poses a risk of burns because the rechargeable battery may overheat. In addition, the relevant marking is missing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115. The car wheels contain the phthalates bis (2-ethylhexyl) (DEHP) (4.65 %) and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) (0.62 %). In addition, the product contains the phthalates DINP (di-isononyl phthalate) (2.62 %) and DIDP (di-isodecyl phthalate) (0.78 %). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/02/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/02/2014
Fully functioning radio-controlled car, 1/20 scale, operates with 4 x LR6 1.5 volt batteries and 2 batteries for the remote control. Various colours and models (black, red, yellow, blue). Age recommended on the Imagin label 5+, age indicated on the packaging 6+. Dimensions with packaging 27 x 11 x 1 Name: Race Master Need of speed Model: Ref. n°1681;2015A (black),2016A (red),2017A (blue) 2018A (yellow) Notifying country: France
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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