EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Dolls set UNDER WRAPS “L.O.L. SURPRISE!” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00790/22
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.5 % by weight). This phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Dolls set — UNDER WRAPS
- Brand
- UNDER WRAPS
- Name / model
- L.O.L. SURPRISE! · OTY:360PCS, 2019-22-3
- Barcode
- 6988720192233
- Category
- Toys
- A set of two small dolls (blue and pink synthetic fiber hair tied at the top) and a ball. The dolls' heads are made of soft plastic with painted eyes and reddened lips, and the dolls have dresses.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.5 % by weight). This phthalates may harm the health of children, 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2022
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