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Plush toy Wiztex “Kuscheltier - Lafufu - The Monsters” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03936/25
Summary
The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 25% by weight.). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms…
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Product
- Soft toy with a keychain. Dimensions: 200 mm x 110 mm x 68 mm. Product sold online, in particular via www.otto.de.
- Recall information: https://d.otto.de/files/EAN_0735445292887.pdf
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 25% by weight.). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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