Set of squeezable toy frogs
10th December 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model: 00456,
EAN code: 8585030000456
Description: Toy frogs made from softened PVC, green colour. Packed in plastic net bag, marking 00456 and others.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material of the large frog contains 0.678% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.678% by weight of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The plastic material of the small ducks contains 10.96 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.317 % by weight of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
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.
Action Taken:
Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Slovakia
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
10th December 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
