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ARTLIST INTERNATIONAL soft toy "the dog" - basset hound, bulldog and pug — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 24, 2008

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because the plastic material in the dog’s nose contains Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the limit 0.1 % by weight. One of the toys contains 16% by weight of DEHP. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Soft toy dog with dark brown nose.

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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