Paint stamp
6 foam pads soaked with finger paint. Product sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Choking
- Category
- Toys
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 40.3 mg/kg, 29.3 mg/kg and 509 mg/kg, respectively). MI, MCI and formaldehyde are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pad tears easily, a small child may put the foam in the mouth and choke.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: The seller has been removed from the Rakuten site.
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Blocking of other advertisements using EAN barcodes and the product fiche
What is this? This is a toy called a paint stamp. It has ink inside and a foam pad.
What's happening? The ink has too much of three chemicals. These can cause skin rashes or choking if a child puts the foam in their mouth.
Does this affect me? If you have this toy in France, it may be unsafe for children.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any skin reactions.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 40.3 mg/kg, 29.3 mg/kg and 509 mg/kg, respectively). MI, MCI and formaldehyde are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pad tears easily, a small child may put the foam in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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