EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeeze toy Ha Ha Xiong “Children´s Toy” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0753/18
Summary
Small parts (the squeaking mechanism) may detach from the toy and a small child could put it in the mouth and choke.In addition, the product contains dibutyl pthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.14% 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, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the…
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Product
Squeeze toy — Ha Ha Xiong
- Brand
- Ha Ha Xiong
- Name / model
- Children´s Toy · Ref. 01008
- Batch number(s)
- 8008280010087
- Category
- Toys
- Set of four, squeezable Dalmatian dogs. Packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the squeaking mechanism) may detach from the toy and a small child could put it in the mouth and choke.In addition, the product contains dibutyl pthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.14% 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, 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2018
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