EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy “plüss nyuszi / plush bunny” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00387/25
Summary
The plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 44 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the…
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- plüss nyuszi / plush bunny · SC 9465
- Barcode
- 5999100672420
- Category
- Toys
- White plush bunny in a purple dress, with an accessory in the shape of a carrot. The toy has a suction cup attached to its head with a string. Size of 40 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 44 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/11/2024
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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