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Doctor play set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 7, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Doctor play set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Doctor play set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Doctor play set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The stethoscope tube of doctor play set contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 7.1% by weight and 3.4% respectively). These phthalates 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

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Importer (20/09/2016)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (20/09/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (20/09/2016)

Product description

Doctor play set including a range of medical tools. Packed in a transparent plastic blister and cardboard packaging. Packaging size: 34cm x 26cm.

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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