EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toys Bumi “1. MACI+TAPADÓ/CSÍKOS RUHA (Bear adhesive /striped dress); 2. KUTYA+TAPADÓ (dog adhesive)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1481/14
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain up to 35% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the transparent plastic of the suction cups.This phthalate is toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- 1. Soft bear with suction cup attached by a cord. The bear is wearing a striped cloth.2. White and red plush dog with suction cup.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain up to 35% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the transparent plastic of the suction cups.This phthalate is toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/08/2014
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