Animals Zoo crew

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Animals Zoo crew
Alert NumberA12/0240/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCroatia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArt. 502170
Published14 February 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 3,3%). In addition, the product contains diisononylphthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0,65%). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or the childcare article 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: 16/01/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/01/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 30/01/2014

Product Description

Plastic toy animals (horse, cow, goat and ox) packed in blister packaging and cardboard with drawings of wildlife animals.

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