EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy horse — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03594/25
Summary
The material of the bridle contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21% by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy horse
- Name / model
- 649662, 649664
- Batch number(s)
- 0713330825
- Barcode
- 64104164966276410416496641
- Category
- Toys
- Dark brown and white and black hobby horses with a wooden stick. Both horses have a black mane and a black bridle.
What is the risk?
- The material of the bridle contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21% by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2025
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