EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Foldable pouffe Pepco “Mickey” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01340/22
Summary
The outer plastic material of the pouffe contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 11,23 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Foldable pouffe.
- Recall information: https://pepco.pl/wycofane_produkty/sku-326076-skladany-puf-mickey/
What is the risk?
- The outer plastic material of the pouffe contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 11,23 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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