Mermaid doll “Shopping Girl”
Mermaid doll “Shopping Girl” was recalled on 17 February 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert 0307/12. Chemical risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 29% by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
| Alert Number | 0307/12 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: No. 9993 |
| Published | 17 February 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains 29% by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Product Description
Plastic mermaid doll dressed in a pink top with blond hair and an orange fin. The doll is in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Mermaid doll “Shopping Girl”.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.