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Sofia the First plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1534/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 10, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Sofia the First plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1534/17)

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Hazard

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 23.4% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.5% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The toy contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 0.98 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The phthalate DINP is prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (06/09/2017)

Product description

Plastic doll sold in a cardboard box with transparent window.

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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