EU Safety Gate · Report-2019-043
MH · Soft filled toy with suction cup
The plush toy has small parts (eyes and suction cup) that can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 1.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with REACH, the requirements of Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN71-1.
- Published
- 25 October 2019
- Notifying authority
- Luxembourg
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 02/09/2019 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 24/09/2019 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks. Date of entry into force: 11/10/2019
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1579/19
- Model
- Item n0: MH-116133
- Batch
- 8418811161339
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 8418811161339
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Chemical, Choking
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Green plush tortoise with a suction cup sold without any packaging. The product was also sold online.