Angry birds (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Angry birds (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Alert NumberA12/0585/13
BrandDREAM COUNTRY
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberST 8714025
Published24 May 2013

Risk Description

null The products pose a chemical risk because the plastic material of the suction cups contains 1,35 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 30/01/2013

Product Description

Playing toy set consisting of a ball made of plastic suction cups and a multi-coloured plastic saucer intended for catching the ball. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard label marked with, Angry Birds and warnings and age restriction symbol on the back part.

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