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Toy police set Memon / He Shun Toys “Set Polizia” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1469/16
Summary
null The suction cups contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate(DBP) (measured values >1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. They also contain di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 0.12% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare…
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Product
Toy police set — Memon / He Shun Toys
- Brand
- Memon / He Shun Toys
- Name / model
- Set Polizia · TY-190772
- Category
- Toys
- Police play set with toy gun, projectiles with suction cups, handcuffs and a badge in a plastic blister pack on cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate(DBP) (measured values >1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. They also contain di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 0.12% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children. Moreover, the suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/10/2016
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