Chemical, Choking

Fabric doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
WJ DOLL
Brand: 

The battery cover is easily removable, giving access to button batteries which could be swallowed by children and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract or choking. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children. 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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Toy aeroplane

Year: 
2016
Week: 
11
Product: 
Mon Avion à friction

The transparent plastic of the wheels contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 19.35% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, a wheel can be detached easily, generating small parts. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. 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 doll with voice box

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The electronic voice box is directly accessible and the battery cover is easily removable giving access to button batteries which could be swallowed by children and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract or choking. In addition, the hair on the head of the doll is attached with a staple which has sharp points, posing a risk of injury to 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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