EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Inflatable toy — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00767/24
Summary
The toy has an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 18.7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable toy
- Batch number(s)
- B6019-512002
- Barcode
- 8599330060195
- Category
- Toys
- Pink inflatable animal, 110 cm, resembling a rabbit's head with red hearts motif and a valve at the end of the body.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 18.7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/01/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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