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Artic Merlin soft toy — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingJan 18, 2008

Hazard

The product poses:- a chemical risk because the material of the eyelids contains 33 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). - a risk of choking because the eye of the dog was detached in the tension test and the eye fits in the small parts cylinder and causes a risk of choking. According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC certain phthalates shall not be used in toys in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Soft toy in the shape of a husky dog (20 cm).

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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