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Soft toy — chemical & choking risk (SR/00761/25)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingFeb 28, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Soft toy — chemical & choking risk (SR/00761/25)

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Hazard

The plastic parts of the product have an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value:15.6%). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the toy has small parts (eyes and nose) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (04/07/2024)

Product description

Teddy bear approximately 17 cm tall with a T-shirt bearing the words ‘I love Firenze’. A fabric ring is sewn to the top of the head so that the toy can be hung up.

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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