Squeezing toy "Freddy die Kröte" (Freddy the toad)
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1027/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | EAN-Code 45511002711000000100, Item No 4551100 |
| Published | 19 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.