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Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonOct 11, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plasticised material on the bottom of the shoes contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum specified limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications. Additionally, the bag thickness on the flexible plastic bag used for packaging was measured to be less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. The bag therefore poses a potential asphyxiation hazard. Some of the required markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

A black baby grow outfit with a pumpkin on the front and an orange tutu. Also includes a headband with fabric flowers and orange shoes with tie up ribbons.

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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