Ladybird Hat (Chapeau Feutrine Coccinelle)
| Alert Number | A12/1823/14 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 551 (ladybird hat); |
| Published | 21 November 2014 |
Risk Description
null The transparent plastic of the eyes contains 1.2% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/10/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Felt hat representing a ladybird. There are plastic eyes glued to the hat and an elastic band which serves as a chin strap. The fancy dress hat exists also in the shape of other animals: a pig, a tiger, a monkey, a cat and a bee.