Squeezing toy "Freddy die Kröte" (Freddy the toad)

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Squeezing toy "Freddy die Kröte" (Freddy the toad)
Alert Number1027/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN-Code 45511002711000000100, Item No 4551100
Published19 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 31.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, which bans certain phthalates in toys.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Green plastic toads or frogs, each with a card indicating the unit price, the CE symbol, the EAN-Code and the reference of the importer. On sale by unit in a colourfully decorated box containing 12 units.

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