EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01538/21
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 37% % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the suction cup can easily detach. If a child puts the product in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup…
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Product
Plush toy
- Category
- Toys
- Green plush turtle. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 37% % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the suction cup can easily detach. If a child puts the product in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup. Finally, the stuffing material of the product is easily accessible which, if ingested, could cause choking. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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