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Plastic bath toy — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00371/22
Summary
Small parts (the cap on the tube) can easily detach from the toy in two halves. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values 0.58% and 10% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive…
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Product
Plastic bath toy
- Name / model
- Sunflower Shower faucet
- Category
- Toys
- Shower adapter in the shape of a sunflower with a friendly face. Bright colours. Dimensions approximately 63cm x 17cm. The product is sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the cap on the tube) can easily detach from the toy in two halves. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values 0.58% and 10% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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