EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy Elf Doll Wuleeuper “Tiny Baby Elf Doll” — risk: chemical, choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01871/20
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 35.44% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains small parts, which a small child may place in their mouth and choke.In addition, the plastic packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the…
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Product
- 10-11 cm toy baby elf dolls with plastic bodies, and non-removable fleece fabric clothing. The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 35.44% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains small parts, which a small child may place in their mouth and choke.In addition, the plastic packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, presenting a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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