Children's Toy

Chemical, Choking, Suffocation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's Toy
Alert NumberA12/0517/18
BrandHa Ha Xiong
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking, Suffocation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published13 April 2018

Risk Description

The product contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 18.7% by weight) and small parts can easily be detached from the toy. This phthalate is toxic to reproduction. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic animal-shaped toys which make noises when squeezed.

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