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Train – Classical Train

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 18 Oct 2007In the weekly report of 19 Oct 2007 (week 41, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Train
Brand
Classical Train
Brand as notified
CLASSICAL TRAIN
Type / model
Model No 2412, bar code: 5 204258 021830
Description
Classical train authentic puffing smoke. The train set consists of silver - dark blue steam engine and a green wagon (total length about 30 cm). The train is battery operated, produces characteristic sounds and steam is emitted from the chimney. The set is packed in a red paper box, having a transparent window, where the content is visible. On the package there is the indication (in 6 languages): “WARNING: CHOCKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years”.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains liquid, from which benzene is emitted. Benzene is classified as a carcinogenic and mutagenic substance. According to the European toys standard EN-71, a toy should not contain any accessible liquid (that contains carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances), to which the child is likely to become exposed during normal or foreseeable use of the toy.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued by the authorities
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1060/07Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1060/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1060/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-41 (XML)
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