EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toys set — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00919/23
Summary
The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 16%, 3% and 0,52 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems.In addition the toys have small elements (eyes, nose, bell and suction cup) and…
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Product
Soft toys set
- Category
- Toys
- Set of soft plush toys in shape of various animals (panda, giraffe, cat, dog, etc.). A suction cup is attached on the head of the toys with a sewn-in string.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 16%, 3% and 0,52 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems.In addition the toys have small elements (eyes, nose, bell and suction cup) and fibrous stuffing material that may easily detach or become accessible. A child may put these in the mouth and choke. 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: 11/11/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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