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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-06-27serious risk

Set of plastic ponies (TOYS)

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Set of plastic ponies

  • Brand TOYS

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What happened

A set of two soft plastic toy ponies, one violet and one pink, has been recalled due to excessive levels of the chemical di-2-ethyl-hexylphthalate (DEHP). The violet pony contains 23% DEHP by weight and the pink pony contains 27% DEHP by weight, both exceeding limits set by Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. The toys are packaged in a plastic bag with a cardboard tag displaying a CE mark, an age restriction pictogram for children 0-3, the importer's name and address, a "Made in China" marking, and a warning that the product is not suitable for children below 3 years old. The model number is EAN 5900733116724, and the recall was reported by Poland.

The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market. The source does not specify what consumers who have purchased this product should do or whether refunds or replacements are available.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because they contain excessive levels of di-2-ethyl-hexylphthalate (DEHP):- 23% by weight in the violet coloured pony,- 27% by weight in the pink pony. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

A set of two ponies made from soft plastic, coloured pink and violet. Both have a mane and tail made of “hair”. The toy is packed in a plastic bag closed with folded multicoloured cardboard. On the cardboard there is a tag with a CE mark, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction, name and address of importer, “Made in China” inscription and caution: “Product not suitable for children below 3 years” and a warning against chocking hazard. Model: EAN 5900733116724. Notifying country: Poland

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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