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Amatoys Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 29, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/02/2016)

Product description

Plastic dolls representing mermaids. Two models : model 1 includes one large and one small mermaid doll; model 2 includes a single large mermaid. The dolls are available in various colours packaged in a blister pack with marine motifs on the cardboard backing.

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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