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Friendlies plush soft toy — chemical & suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSuffocationJan 18, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because:- the material of the saddle contains 750 mg/kg of lead and 99 mg/kg chrome. The material of the bridle contains 120 mg/kg of lead, - the material of the saddle contains 15 % of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The material of the bridle contains 17 % by weight of DEHP; and a risk of suffocation by strangulation because the bridle can be easily detached from the toy. The perimeter of noose exceeds 380 mm when stretched by a force of 25 N.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.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.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

Soft toy in the shape of a white-brown horse (60 cm). The horse has got a brown saddle and bridle.

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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