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Toy aeroplane Toup'ti/BABOU “Mon Avion à friction” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0338/16
Summary
null The transparent plastic of the wheels contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 19.35% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, a wheel can be detached easily, generating small parts. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in…
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Product
Toy aeroplane — Toup'ti/BABOU
- Brand
- Toup'ti/BABOU
- Name / model
- Mon Avion à friction · GD-170218; 211562
- Batch number(s)
- 3610140451852; 04/2014
- Category
- Toys
- Friction aeroplane made of blue and yellow plastic, for children aged more than 12 months.
What is the risk?
- null The transparent plastic of the wheels contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 19.35% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, a wheel can be detached easily, generating small parts. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2016
Photos
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