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DEAR plastic doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 14, 2017
Photo from the official notice: DEAR plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: DEAR plastic doll — 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-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (09/12/2016)

Product description

Plastic doll set including a blue-haired mermaid doll with accessories (a comb, a mirror, a headband a necklace and three button batteries). Packaging: blister.

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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