Rocking horse
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1256/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No in invoice BF-008 (item No 12596 for Finnish markets) |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material used in the saddle contains 12% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the maximum limit of 0.1% by weight.According to the Chemical 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): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A golden brown rocking horse with black hooves, white mane and tail. Brown bridle and saddle. Approximately 64 cm high. Wooden rockers. Packed in a cardboard box.