Electricity toy (voice & light doll)
| Alert Number | A12/00440/20 |
| Brand | VA |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 20 March 2020 |
Risk Description
Small parts (the wires of the electric mechanism) can be easily detached from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, there is a chemical risk due to the presence of an excessive amount of the phthalates DEHP (4.9% by weight) and DIBP (0.66% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with REACH nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/01/2020Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/02/2020
Product Description
Soft-filled laughing baby doll in blue or yellow pyjamas with sound and a light. Battery operated.