Product Safety Report: Skeleton Zombie Plush Toy (2305-0006)
Product Safety Report for Skeleton Zombie Plush Toy presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Skeleton Zombie Plush Toy
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of phthalates.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Toys - Plush Toy |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Soft-filled ‘skeleton zombie’ character plush contained in a plastic bag. The bag bore a sticker which was marked inter alia with an age and small parts warning with respect to children under three years of age. There was no labelling or marking present on the toy itself and no CE/UKCA mark was present. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the suction cups contain excessive concentrations of phthalates. When tested, it was found to contain 0.2 ± 0.01% DEHP, giving a potential range of 0.19 - 0.21% DEHP. The sample therefore exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material, as the sum of the four phthalates. A young child playing with the product is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health via cancer or non-cancer effects. The product also does not possess the required markings and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2305-0006
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards