Soft toy with suction cup
| Alert Number | A12/1550/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 25 October 2019 |
Risk Description
Small parts (plastic eyes and suction cup) may be easily detached from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. In addition, the suction cup contains an excessive amount di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35 % by weight). A small child may put the detached small parts or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. At the same time, this phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 26/08/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/08/2019
Product Description
Plush flamingo with black plastic eyes and a suction cup attached to the toy by a cord.