EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Set of rubber ducks — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00099/24
Summary
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Set of rubber ducks
- Name / model
- Duck · L3098
- Batch number(s)
- 4.2L3098S360
- Barcode
- 8592009030987
- Category
- Toys
- A squeaky large duck with three small ducks, yellow in colour and with an orange beak.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2024
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