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Screaming animal squeeze toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 7, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Screaming animal squeeze toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Screaming animal squeeze toy — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 9.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/10/2014)

Product description

Plastic yellow squeeze toy in the shape of a seahorse with white chest and black/white eyes, about 20 cm, packed in plastic net.

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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