EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft-filled toy — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0071/19
Summary
The wires of the toy contain an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (measured value up to 2.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soft-filled toy
- Name / model
- CL 1187A
- Batch number(s)
- 0000011543183
- Category
- Toys
- Battery-operated soft-filled toy dog in a plastic bag
What is the risk?
- The wires of the toy contain an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (measured value up to 2.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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