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The plastic material of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 9.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Published: 07 November 2014
Notifying authority: Czechia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/10/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1758/14
Model: ITEM NO:TN 40537
Batch: EAN : 8418868405370
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8418868405370

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Plastic yellow squeeze toy in the shape of a seahorse with white chest and black/white eyes, about 20 cm, packed in plastic net.