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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Little Angel
Brand: 

The plastic material of the head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Fancy dress costume

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Grim Reaper
Brand: 

The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. Furthermore, the long decorative piece of cloth hanging below the elbow may become trapped and cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 14682.

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Push-along toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
PUSHING BEAR WITH DRUM

The stickers attached to the toy and its wheels detach easily, generating small parts which may be ingested or inhaled by a child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard, EN 71-1.

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Magnetic dartboard

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
MAGNET DARTBOARD
Brand: 

The toy contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux which can be easily detached. If a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.

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Magnetic fishing game

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The plastic part of the fishing rod could easily be opened and release the magnet, which is a small part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, these could be attracted to each other causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Plastic dolls

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Mermaid
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
17
Product: 
Mermaids
Brand: 

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% 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.

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Vacuum flask

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
1L Vacuum jug flask
Brand: 

The separators of the double glass wall of the flask contain asbestos fibres. If the flask breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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