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Doll Woolworth “Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03231/24
Summary
The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Mermaid doll.
- Recall information: https://woolworth.de/kundenservice/kundeninformation/rueckrufe
What is the risk?
- The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2024
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