MEADE — Anti-stress /fidget
Set of four chains, consisting of interconnected metal rings, rollers and chain links that can be rotated, flipped and manipulated with the fingers to provide sensory stimulation and stress relief.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Gadgets
- Hazard
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 3.0 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a small gadget called an anti-stress or fidget toy made by MEADE. It is meant to be held and used in the hands.
What's happening? The toy may release too much nickel, a metal that can cause skin rashes or allergies. The amount released is higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? Anyone who touches this toy for a long time may get a skin reaction. It is sold in Luxembourg.
What should I do? Stop using the toy and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a skin reaction.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Gadgets · Hazard: The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 3.0 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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