Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plasticised material on the bottom of the shoes contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum specified limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandMaeau
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Maeau baby girl’s pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plasticised material on the bottom of the shoes contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum specified limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications.
- Corrective action: The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dress up costume
- Brand
- Maeau
- Amazon ASIN’s
- B0B5LJ2SKB and B0B5LHGTTY
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A black baby grow outfit with a pumpkin on the front and an orange tutu. Also includes a headband with fabric flowers and orange shoes with tie up ribbons.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plasticised material on the bottom of the shoes contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum specified limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications. Additionally, the bag thickness on the flexible plastic bag used for packaging was measured to be less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. The bag therefore poses a potential asphyxiation hazard. Some of the required markings were not present.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2310-0032
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
What to do
- The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dress up costume
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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