Toys & kidshealth risk / other

Children’s science kit (Playmonster) · My living worm world

The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Read the official notice → Children’s science kit
Date
2026-04-03
Country
France
Brand
Playmonster
Product
Children’s science kit
Classification
health risk / other
Category
Toys & kids
Source
EU Safety Gate

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