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Amatoys The Mini Mermaids plastic dolls — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 13, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys The Mini Mermaids plastic dolls — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys The Mini Mermaids plastic dolls — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys The Mini Mermaids plastic dolls — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Amatoys The Mini Mermaids plastic dolls — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the heads of the dolls contain di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.6% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (05/09/2013)

Product description

Set of two dolls in the shape of mermaids, one large and one small, with a light. The products are supplied in cardboard blister packaging with marine pictures.

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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