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Magnetic fishing toy “fishing - Best new of design” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0205/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the ducks contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the ducks also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measure value: 4.59% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and…
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Product
Magnetic fishing toy
- Name / model
- fishing - Best new of design · NGHB458332
- Batch number(s)
- 6991204583328
- Category
- Toys
- The product consists of a red/blue plastic fishing rod with a small magnet at the end and four yellow plastic ducks. The product is supplied in a cardboard blister packaging decorated with images of marine animals.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the ducks contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the ducks also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measure value: 4.59% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2015
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