Hello Kitty
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1178/18 |
| Brand | Sanrio |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. N8434 |
| Published | 10 August 2018 |
Risk Description
The decorations on the sandals contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: more than 20% by weight). If a child touches and sucks the sandals, the substance enters the body. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 05/06/2018
Product Description
Pink sandals for girls with a cat face on the Velcro strap. Hello Kitty is marked on the insole.