EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Back To SCHOOL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01339/23
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12.52% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Back To SCHOOL · 1841
- Batch number(s)
- TN3353-120
- Barcode
- 6964647049652
- Category
- Toys
- Set of 2 plastic dolls in different sizes, 28 and 9 cm, with different clothes and red shoes. The package includes a plastic chair, a table and a school board. Intended for children above 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12.52% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2023
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