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Lovely plastic doll set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 26, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Lovely plastic doll set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Lovely plastic doll set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30.1% 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

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (02/12/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (02/12/2015)

Product description

Plastic mermaid doll with long blue hair and a blue tail, supplied with a brush, mirror, necklace, headband and two marine animals. Packed in a cardboard blister pack.

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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