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Mermaid — recall A12/03231/24

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2024-11-22 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/03231/24
Date of alert
2024-11-22
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Woolworth
Product category
Toys
Product type
Doll
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
2000010534982
Reported risk: Die Kunststoffarme der Puppe weisen eine übermäßige Konzentration von Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalat (DEHP) und Diisobutylphthalat (DIBP) auf (Messwerte bis zu 14 % bzw. 0,31 Gewichtsprozent). Diese Phthalate können die Gesundheit von Kindern schädigen, indem sie mögliche Schäden am Fortpflanzungssystem verursachen. Das Produkt entspricht nicht der REACH-Verordnung.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Importer
Category of measure
Stop of sales
Date of entry into force
07/10/2024
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Product Name (original English): Mermaid

Risk Description (original English): The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092100

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