EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00317/23
Summary
The toy has a small part (suction cup) and fibrous stuffing material that may easily detach. A child may put this in the mouth and choke. The plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive concentration of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 40 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply…
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Product
Soft toy
- Category
- Toys
- Pig-shaped soft toy with a checked shirt with collar and dark bow, brown trousers with suspenders. A suction cup is attached on the head of the toy.
What is the risk?
- The toy has a small part (suction cup) and fibrous stuffing material that may easily detach. A child may put this in the mouth and choke. The plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive concentration of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 40 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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