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The mini Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 22, 2017
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids plastic doll — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28.7% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.25% by weight). These phthalates 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

  • Destruction of the product — Importer (04/09/2017)

Product description

Plastic mermaid dolls, 1 large and 1 small, with 2 combs in the package. Sold in a blister pack with a cardboard back.

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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