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Plush toy — chemical & choking risk (A12/01538/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingNov 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Plush toy — chemical & choking risk (A12/01538/21)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 37% % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the suction cup can easily detach. If a child puts the product in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup. Finally, the stuffing material of the product is easily accessible which, if ingested, could cause choking. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

Green plush turtle. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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