EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic figurines Frozen 2 “"A world of Ice and Snow" et "Collect them all"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00091/24
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 4.53%, 0.31% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Plastic figurines of characters from Frozen. All batches are concerned.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 4.53%, 0.31% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 24/11/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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