RUBBABU — Eléphant Medium
Toy elephant made of blue foam mounted on four yellow castors and red plastic axles.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The white plastic of the outer blue foam releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 6.47 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
- Origin
- India
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? This is a small blue elephant toy for children. The outside is white plastic foam.
What's happening? Tests show the white foam can release too much of a chemical that may turn harmful if swallowed or touched a lot.
Does this affect me? If you have this toy in France, a child could be at risk by touching or putting it in their mouth.
What should I do? Stop using the toy and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The white plastic of the outer blue foam releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 6.47 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: India
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