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Boy Puppet with Accessories — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 25, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Boy Puppet with Accessories — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic material from the dots on the soles of the shoes contains 22.41 ± 1.36% DEHP. The sample therefore exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material, as the sum of the four phthalates. A young child playing with the product is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health via cancer or non-cancer effects. Small parts detached from the product posing a potential choking hazard to a child under 3 years. The product also does not possess the required markings and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Hand puppet character with pencil stuck up his nose and a red drawstring bag containing a chain and pendant, two pars of glasses, shoes, socks and a nappy.

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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