Product Safety Report: Yellow Duck Bath Toys Sets sold via eBay (2206-0394) (2206-0256) (2206-0221) (2206-0372)

Product Safety Reports for Yellow Duck Bath Toys Sets sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical and choking risk as they contain an excessive concentration of phthalates, and the duck squeaker is considered a small part.

Summary

Product: Yellow Duck Set Bath Toys Sold via eBay

Hazard: The products present a chemical risk as the plastic toys contain excessive concentrations of phthalates and a choking hazard due to presence of small parts.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the products from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product information

PSD Case Number Product Name Product Identifiers Image and Report PDF
2206-0394 4 Pcs Yellow Duck Set eBay Item No: 334084318898 Link to product image and PDF
2206-0256 Yellow Mini Ducks eBay Item No: 313895821915 Link to product image and PDF
2206-0221 Yellow Shower Ducks eBay Item No: 125192034467 Link to product image and PDF
2206-0372 Yellow Shower Ducks eBay Item No: 175186310434 Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a chemical risk as the plastic material of the toys contains an excessive concentration of phthalates. A young child playing with the ducks may mouth the toy, taking in phthalates from the toy which can affect a child’s reproductive system.

The product also presents a choking risk as the duck incorporates a squeaker which is considered a small part, and a young infant may place this in the mouth and choke.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case numbers: 2206-0394, 2206-0256, 2206-0221, 2206-0372

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 12 August 2022
Last updated 17 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. Addition of shower ducks toy set sold via eBay (PSD case number 2206-0372)

  2. First published.