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Käthe Kruse Kuno plush toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChemicalFeb 19, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Käthe Kruse Kuno plush toy — chemical risk

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Hazard

The crackling foils inside the wings contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 4.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Plush toy in the form of a dragon made of green textile material with a soft filling and a pair of stumpy orange wings with colourless, transparent crackling foil inside; with sewn-on labels and attached cardboard label with marking.

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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