EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy set New Toys — risk: chemical, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1789/19
Summary
Small parts can be detached . Moreover, sharp parts become accessible The toy contains an excessive amount of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 14.5%, 1.30% by weight respectively). A small child may put small pieces in the mouth and choke and the sharp parts may cause injuries. The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the…
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Product
- Set of 6 plastic animal characters sold in translucent plastic packaging. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can be detached . Moreover, sharp parts become accessible The toy contains an excessive amount of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 14.5%, 1.30% by weight respectively). A small child may put small pieces in the mouth and choke and the sharp parts may cause injuries. The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): This product listing was removed by Amazon.eu
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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