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My Play Fun plastic rattle - baby bath time fun — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesMar 27, 2009

Hazard

The product poses: - a chemical risk because the plastic figures contain from 35% to 36% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited; - a risk of injuries because sharp edges and sharp points can become accessible. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor — Other

Product description

Plastic figures with rattles in a box marked "For ages over 6 months" and yet, on the bottom of package, there is a warning in different languages: "Not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts".

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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