EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Multifunctional toy RS TOYS “tavolo multiattività” — risk: chemical, choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00144/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 3.08% and 2.59% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The toy releases small parts which a child may put in the mouth and choke on. Finally, the sound pressure level is too…
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Product
- Multi-activity table with piano for children over 18 months. Product sold online.
- Recall information: http://rstoys.it/2022/10/24/11190-richiamo/
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 3.08% and 2.59% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The toy releases small parts which a child may put in the mouth and choke on. Finally, the sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 82.4 dB) which can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2022
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