EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush Toy Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT) “Labubu Have a Seat” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03566/25
Summary
The product has a small part that can easily detach (the metal ring). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.02% and 1.64% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system…
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Product
Plush Toy — Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT)
- Brand
- Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT)
- Name / model
- Labubu Have a Seat
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy in the shape of a monster with a metal ring. Light brown counterfeit “Labubu”.
What is the risk?
- The product has a small part that can easily detach (the metal ring). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.02% and 1.64% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Seizure of goods from store. Goods are due to be destroyed also.
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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