EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic dolls “Lovely Collection” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1155/15
Summary
null The small squeaking mechanism inside can easily be detached from the dolls. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. Furthermore, the dolls contain DINP di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 35% by weight) and di-isononyl phtalate (DIDP) (measured values up to 6.9% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Plastic dolls
- Name / model
- Lovely Collection · 874/875
- Batch number(s)
- 8520008748756
- Category
- Toys
- A set of two dolls with a squeaking mechanism: a girl doll in pink pyjamas and a boy in yellow garments made of soft, coloured plastic. The toys are packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The small squeaking mechanism inside can easily be detached from the dolls. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. Furthermore, the dolls contain DINP di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 35% by weight) and di-isononyl phtalate (DIDP) (measured values up to 6.9% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2015
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