my HORSE

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: my HORSE
Alert NumberA12/1225/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNO.3908
Published7 October 2016

Risk Description

null The head, the legs and the hands of the doll contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 32.4% by weight) and the head also contains di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.2% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition they also contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: up to 12.3 % by weight). Finally, the head of the doll contains also diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured value: 0.18% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles and the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/08/2016

Product Description

Plastic doll with a toy horse, supplied in a cardboard box.

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