EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bouncy toy YOYO ROCK “Hopping horse” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00625/21
Summary
The white plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 17% by weight). Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. A small part (air stopper plug) is easily detachable by hands. A child may put the small part (air stopper plug) in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the REACH…
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Product
- Inflatable pink bouncy toy in the shape of a unicorn, with sound.
What is the risk?
- The white plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 17% by weight). Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. A small part (air stopper plug) is easily detachable by hands. A child may put the small part (air stopper plug) in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 21/04/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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