Ladybird Hat (Chapeau Feutrine Coccinelle)

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ladybird Hat (Chapeau Feutrine Coccinelle)
Alert NumberA12/1823/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number551 (ladybird hat);
Published21 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.

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