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Donkey Kong figure plastic figure — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalNov 15, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Donkey Kong figure plastic figure — chemical risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the figure contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.6 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains Cadmium (measured value: 0.012% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Donkey Kong plastic figure. The product was sold online (in particular via Wish).

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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