Doll

Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Doll
Alert NumberA12/1673/15
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryEstonia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberM-569
Published25 December 2015

Risk Description

null The doll contains bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.21%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.Furthermore, the elastic part of the scrunchy detaches easily. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 02/12/2015Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/12/2015Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/12/2015

Product Description

Plastic doll with blond hair and a hair scrunchy, wearing knitted shorts and a scarf. Sold without packaging.

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