Bouncy toy — risk: chemical, choking, injuries, suffocation

Product

Bouncy toy

Name / model

TP573

Batch number(s)

6438443004257

Category

Toys

• Inflatable, yellow plastic, bouncy toy in the shape of a horse. The horse is decorated with several coloured dots, black hooves, a red tail and a white muzzle. It also has a battery-operated, sound mechanism. The toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag with an adhesive label

What is the risk?

• The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.29% by weight). and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 17% by weight).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the valve plug can be easily detached from the toy and could be put in the mouth by a small child, causing choking. The batteries are easily accessible and could cause choking if put in the mouth or damage the organs if swallowed. The plastic bag, in which the toy is packed, is too thin. A child could put it over the mouth and nose, leading to suffocation.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
• Date of entry into force: 19/12/2018

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