EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toy VA “Electricity toy (voice & light doll)” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00440/20
Summary
Small parts (the wires of the electric mechanism) can be easily detached from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, there is a chemical risk due to the presence of an excessive amount of the phthalates DEHP (4.9% by weight) and DIBP (0.66% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with…
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Product
- Soft-filled laughing baby doll in blue or yellow pyjamas with sound and a light. Battery operated.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the wires of the electric mechanism) can be easily detached from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, there is a chemical risk due to the presence of an excessive amount of the phthalates DEHP (4.9% by weight) and DIBP (0.66% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with REACH nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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: 24/01/2020
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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