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Doll house toy HAPPY childhood “Building Blocks Dolls House” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00691/26
Summary
The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts…
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Product
Doll house toy — HAPPY childhood
- Brand
- HAPPY childhood
- Name / model
- Building Blocks Dolls House
- Batch number(s)
- 862-06
- Category
- Toys
- Doll house toy set made from plastic blocks, including furniture, battery operated lights and four dolls. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with 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: 13/01/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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