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Wan Ju mermaid doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 16, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Wan Ju mermaid doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Wan Ju mermaid doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Wan Ju mermaid doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Wan Ju mermaid 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-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 18.4% 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 — Retailer
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer

Product description

A plastic mermaid doll with long orange hair, a orange tail and pink dress. Packed in a transparent plastic bag.

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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