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YONG plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/0537/16)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 6, 2016
Photo from the official notice: YONG plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/0537/16)

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Hazard

The plastic material of the head of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 11.4%). 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 (19/04/2016)

Product description

Plastic doll, approximately 30 cm tall, with long hair packed in a plastic transparent bag decorated with motifs of flowers and a inscription “JP“.

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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