EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toys Ha Ha Xiong “Children's Toy” — risk: chemical, choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0517/18
Summary
The product contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 18.7% by weight) and small parts can easily be detached from the toy. This phthalate is toxic to reproduction. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply…
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Product
Plastic toys — Ha Ha Xiong
- Brand
- Ha Ha Xiong
- Name / model
- Children's Toy
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic animal-shaped toys which make noises when squeezed.
What is the risk?
- The product contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 18.7% by weight) and small parts can easily be detached from the toy. This phthalate is toxic to reproduction. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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