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TOYS set of plastic ponies — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 27, 2008

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because they contain excessive levels of di-2-ethyl-hexylphthalate (DEHP):- 23% by weight in the violet coloured pony,- 27% by weight in the pink pony. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

A set of two ponies made from soft plastic, coloured pink and violet. Both have a mane and tail made of “hair”. The toy is packed in a plastic bag closed with folded multicoloured cardboard. On the cardboard there is a tag with a CE mark, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction, name and address of importer, “Made in China” inscription and caution: “Product not suitable for children below 3 years” and a warning against chocking hazard.

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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