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Plastic doll set “Family 4 Person Doll Set 1 Mom / 1 Dad / 2 Little” — risk: chemical, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00100/22
Summary
The plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product…
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Product
Plastic doll set
- Name / model
- Family 4 Person Doll Set 1 Mom / 1 Dad / 2 Little
- Category
- Toys
- 4 person family doll set; 1 Mom / 1 Dad / 2 little girls. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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