Plastic figures - Animal

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plastic figures - Animal
Alert Number0220/08
BrandZHAN CHI TOYS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryEstonia
Country of OriginHong Kong
Model NumberNumber of model: 0028; code: 231252.
Published22 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The set contains a several animal figures and is packed into a transparent plastic bag. Approximate size of packaging: 21 cm x 15 cm. The top of the bag is closed with a folded slip, fixed to the bag with staples. On both sides of the slip there are inscriptions: “Animal, WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for Children under 3 years. MADE IN CHINA”, CE – mark.

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