Toy car

Chemical, Environment Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy car
Alert NumberSR/00706/25
BrandToys
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published21 February 2025

Risk Description

The plastic package of the toy has an and excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 14.8% and 0.79% by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/09/2024

Product Description

Two toy cars, in yellow and blue colours.

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