Finger puppets

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Finger puppets
Alert Number0246/10
BrandJohn Toy
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem Number: 29284; EAN 8711866292844.
Published19 February 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the devil puppet contains 55.8% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) and 1.2% of di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP), while the head of the princess puppet contains 50.3% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) and 6.7% of di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and stop of sales.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Finger puppets, six pieces.

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