EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Baby doll SHOV “Billie Doll 16"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00722/21
Summary
The plastic material of the toy (head and arms) contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 67.34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- One baby doll dressed in a romper suit and a cap; inside the back there is a battery compartment (screwed, for 3 x 1.5 AA batteries, batteries included); one baby bottle (pink); 1 dummy chain with a clip and a dummy.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy (head and arms) contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 67.34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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