Soft toy with suction cup
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1773/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | J617-F-E-0240-002 |
| Published | 15 December 2017 |
Risk Description
The suction cup contains di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 37% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/11/2017
Product Description
Plush monkey with glasses and a suction cup attached to the toy by a cord.