Reason for the recall
- The product presents a chemical risk as it contained excess concentrations of phthalates which can damage the reproductive system of children.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Top Notch Goods Fingerlings
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Top Notch Goods Fingerlings
- Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk as it contained excess concentrations of phthalates which can damage the reproductive system of children.
- Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Fingerlings
- Product Identifiers
- TopNotch
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Black and blue monkey fingerlings in a sealed plastic bag packaging
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a chemical risk as 0.3% phthalates were detected in the blue monkey’s tail, which is greater than the 0.1% maximum permitted for toys which can be placed in the mouth by children. Excess concentrations of phthalates can damage the reproductive health of children. The toy does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The authority has required a recall of the product from end users.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 1911-0119
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Fingerlings
- Product Identifiers
- TopNotch
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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