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Bouncing unicorn — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00150/20
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.23 % 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
Bouncing unicorn
- Barcode
- 0502028070400502 (on a label)
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic bouncing toy. The unicorn has a battery-powered, musical flashing unit on its head. Size: about 50 cm high and 70 cm long
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.23 % 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/09/2020
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/09/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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