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Plastic doll 1213 Toys “Baby Doll” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00076/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up 2,89% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The metal (solder) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value 52,56% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with…
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Product
- Battery operated doll which can utter some words and capable of drinking. The toy includes baby bottle and was also sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.facebook.com/ESL-Gross-Market-254977271214229/
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up 2,89% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The metal (solder) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value 52,56% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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