EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Party-themed toys Amy & Benton “Party Favors” — risk: chemical, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00861/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.28% and 0.011% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose…
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Product
Party-themed toys — Amy & Benton
- Brand
- Amy & Benton
- Name / model
- Party Favors · 800-F1
- Batch number(s)
- 240501
- Category
- Toys
- Assortment of party-themed toys, intended for children. Stock keeping unit code: X001XS7Q17.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.28% and 0.011% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2024
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