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Screams of Animal Kingdom plastic toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 6, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Screams of Animal Kingdom plastic toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Screams of Animal Kingdom plastic toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Screams of Animal Kingdom plastic toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Screams of Animal Kingdom plastic 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) (measure value 20%). 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 (12/10/2015)

Product description

Piglet-shaped squeaky toy made of flexible pink and red plastic, approximately 13 cm long and packed in a mesh bag. The top of the bag is closed with a folded cardboard label, fixed with staples.

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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