Soft toy

Chemical, Choking, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Soft toy
Alert NumberA12/02511/23
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking, Strangulation
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published20 October 2023

Risk Description

Small parts (nose and suction cup) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product also poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a ribbon intended to be tied in the neck area. Moreover the product has an excessive concentration of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 26.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does neither comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/09/2023

Product Description

Plush toy- teddy bear with a suction cap attached to its head and a ribbon around the neck.

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