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Insect plastic toys — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 19, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Insect plastic toys — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Insect plastic toys — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Insect plastic toys — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The products contain 2.75% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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 (24/11/2014)

Product description

Set of 4 plastic lizards, dimensions about 12 cm, in different colours, packed in a plastic bag.

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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