Qsource · Steckspiel-Holzzug ('Peg-in-hole wooden train')

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 direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 25 November 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 20/10/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1520/16
Model: Item no. 1114
Batch: 4260137090978
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4260137090978

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

A wooden train with a locomotive and two wagons with coloured wooden bricks, wheels fastened with metal axles.