Plastic duck - "Flashing Duck"
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0242/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | EAN-Code 55823002711000000150, Order/Article No 5582300. |
| Published | 1 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.