Plastic duck - "Flashing Duck"

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plastic duck - "Flashing Duck"
Alert Number0242/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN-Code 55823002711000000150, Order/Article No 5582300.
Published1 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.2 g/100 g of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, permitted limit value for certain phthalates in toys is 0.1% by weight.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Small (palm-sized) flashing yellow plastic duck with a circular paper tag attached showing a picture of a duck with the words "flashing duck" on one side, and marked on the reverse "CE", the price and the EAN code (see above); packed in a small transparent plastic bag.

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