Soft filled toy with suction cup
| Alert Number | A12/1579/19 |
| Brand | MH |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item n0: MH-116133 |
| Published | 25 October 2019 |
Risk Description
The plush toy has small parts (eyes and suction cup) that can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 1.4 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with REACH, the requirements of Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/09/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/09/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 11/10/2019
Product Description
Green plush tortoise with a suction cup sold without any packaging. The product was also sold online.