EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bath toy set “4PC RUBBER SQUEAKY YELLOW DUCK SHOWER BATH” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0101/19
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.1 % by weight) and a small plastic part (squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. A small child may put the small part in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements…
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Product
Bath toy set
- Name / model
- 4PC RUBBER SQUEAKY YELLOW DUCK SHOWER BATH · Ref 1039367 / WJ0183-00 / A4415a01 / 1133717
- Category
- Toys
- Set of yellow bath ducks 1 large and 3 small. The product was sold online (in particular via Wish).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.1 % by weight) and a small plastic part (squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. A small child may put the small part in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Consumers who have bought the product are to be contacted directly by the seller and/or the online m
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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