EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy hairdryer Cigioki — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1066/19
Summary
The yellow, red and blue cables contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 3.3%, 3% and 4.3% by weight respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Hairdryer with nozzle and diffuser.
What is the risk?
- The yellow, red and blue cables contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 3.3%, 3% and 4.3% by weight respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/04/2019
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗