EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Protec inermedia rios — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0638/18
Summary
The suction cup detaches from the toy and a small child could put it in the mouth and choke. The plastic of the suction cup of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.3% 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, with the requirement of the Toy Safety Directive…
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Product
Soft toy — Protec inermedia rios
- Brand
- Protec inermedia rios
- Batch number(s)
- 6975428189603
- Category
- Toys
- Green soft toy representing a giraffe, with a suction cup attached by a string.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup detaches from the toy and a small child could put it in the mouth and choke. The plastic of the suction cup of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.3% 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, with the requirement of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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