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Woolworth Mermaid doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 22, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Woolworth Mermaid doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Woolworth Mermaid doll — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Importer (07/10/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (18/10/2024)

Product description

Mermaid doll.

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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