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Toy plane “Foam Fighter SU-27 Toy Plane” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04332/25
Summary
The plastic material of the USB cable of the product contains Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) , Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values: 0.019%, 9.5% and 0.34% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of tools, leaving the batteries…
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Product
Toy plane
- Name / model
- Foam Fighter SU-27 Toy Plane · SU-27
- Category
- Toys
- Remote control foam fighter model toy plane. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 364481455247).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the USB cable of the product contains Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) , Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values: 0.019%, 9.5% and 0.34% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of tools, leaving the batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The batteries could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. The 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2025
- 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: 11/11/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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