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'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingChemicalSold on eBayDec 10, 2021

Hazard

This product poses a chemical risk as it contains an excess concentration of phthalates. A young child playing with the toy is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects. Furthermore, when tested according to the tension test, the shower head, faucet crosses, shower head holder and pipe connector detached at forces between 5N and 14N. The arms and legs of the doll detached at forces between 68N and 80N, the faucet detached at a force of 15N and all these parts fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay)

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

9 pieces children’s dentist toy set in mint green & white

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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