EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll with accessories HUA YA (on label: Torch.hu) “Kitchen Good helper” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01274/22
Summary
The doll's head contains an excessive concentration of di- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 28% and 0,54% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll with accessories — HUA YA (on label: Torch.hu)
- Brand
- HUA YA (on label: Torch.hu)
- Name / model
- Kitchen Good helper · 999-5 , C08076
- Barcode
- 5881800080769
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with kitchen accessories and toy food.
What is the risk?
- The doll's head contains an excessive concentration of di- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 28% and 0,54% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their 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: 25/08/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/08/2022
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