Sparkle girl

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Sparkle girl
Alert NumberA12/0758/17
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNo.6669; N:000180
Published9 June 2017

Risk Description

null The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 32.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phtahalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are 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: 27/03/2017Type 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: 27/03/2017Type 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: 21/12/2016Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 21/12/2016

Product Description

A plastic doll with blond hair dressed in a silver and blue dress. Packed in a pink cardboard box with a transparent window at the front.

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