EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bath toy “JÁTÉK” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03210/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, small plastic parts (squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
Bath toy
- Name / model
- JÁTÉK · A986-A-H-0600-002
- Barcode
- 5060296025083
- Category
- Toys
- Yellow plastic toy duck family consisting of one larger and three smaller squealing ducks.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, small plastic parts (squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2025
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