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Doctor -„ Let's do a health check“ plastic doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Doctor -„ Let's do a health check“ plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Doctor -„ Let's do a health check“ plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Doctor -„ Let's do a health check“ plastic doll — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (07/10/2022)

Product description

Plastic doll (nurse) about 30 cm tall with a red cross on her dress and hat, and very long hair of different colours. Product marketed for children older than 3 years of age.

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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