Plush toy
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- France
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 37% % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the suction cup can easily detach. If a child puts the product in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup. Finally, the stuffing material of the product is easily accessible which, if ingested, could cause choking.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Green plush turtle. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01538/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-46
- Published
- 6 January 2022
- Modified
- 14 January 2022
- Corrigendum
- URL corrected at the request of the authority.
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