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fishing - Best new of design magnetic fishing toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 26, 2016
Photo from the official notice: fishing - Best new of design magnetic fishing toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: fishing - Best new of design magnetic fishing toy — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the ducks contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the ducks also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measure value: 4.59% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (02/12/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (02/12/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (02/12/2015)

Product description

The product consists of a red/blue plastic fishing rod with a small magnet at the end and four yellow plastic ducks. The product is supplied in a cardboard blister packaging decorated with images of marine animals.

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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