Qsource — Steckspiel-Holzzug ('Peg-in-hole wooden train')
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The amount of nickel released by the metal axles of the toy train is too high (measured value up to 5.15 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into
- Origin
- Unknown
What is this? This is a wooden toy train with metal axles. The axles may release too much nickel.
What's happening? Tests show the nickel level is too high. Nickel can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Does this affect me? Anyone who plays with this train could be at risk. Children are most likely to use it.
What should I do? Stop using the train right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any reactions.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nickel released by the metal axles of the toy train is too high (measured value up to 5.15 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into · Origin: Unknown
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