Betty

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Betty
Alert NumberA12/0625/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 May 2014

Risk Description

null The products pose a chemical risk because the heads of the dolls contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 11.6% by weight). 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/04/2014

Product Description

Plastic dolls, about 10 cm tall, with different hair (eg. blond, blue, lila).

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