EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy ducks JAC “Unknown” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1827/14
Summary
null The plug in the bottom can easily come off. If small children put it in the mouth, it can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.Furthermore, the plastic material of the ducks contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing…
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Product
- Family of four toy ducks for bath. The product bears a label containing the details of the importer, the CE mark, the reference, the bar code, and a warning that the toy is not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- null The plug in the bottom can easily come off. If small children put it in the mouth, it can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.Furthermore, the plastic material of the ducks contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20 % by weight). 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.
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: 05/11/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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