Toy rattlesnake
Toy rattlesnake was recalled on 20 January 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert 0076/12. Chemical risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a chemical risk to children because the snake contains 34.
| Alert Number | 0076/12 |
| Brand | TOY MAJOR |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 20 January 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk to children because the snake contains 34.06 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Product Description
A soft plastic toy rattle snake sold in a transparent plastic bag attached to a card.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Toy rattlesnake.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.