EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with suction cup Tykkimäki “Unknown” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1714/14
Summary
null The product contains 30% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.The transparent plastic suction cup can be easily detached. A child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product…
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Product
- A soft toy soldier dressed in a camouflage uniform with a hat and black shoes. On the hat there is a red star. A suction cup is attached to the hat of the soldier with a white string.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 30% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.The transparent plastic suction cup can be easily detached. A child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2014
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