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Monthly Overview PRODUCT RECALLS - Toys

RAPEX notification – December 2016

Ref. Notifying country Product Risk Measures adopted Product

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A12/1545/16 Lithuania Product: Toys

Country of origin: China

Choking

The rattles can easily break, generating small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the heads of the horse and lamb rattle animals, as well as the bear with parachute protrude and may block small children's airways when put in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures

A12/1546/16 Spain Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Choking

The cap on the top of the car detaches easily, generating small parts which may be put in the mouth by small children and may cause them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures ordered by public authorities: Import rejected at border


Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 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.

Measures ordered by public authorities:

Import rejected at border

Report 48 (published: 02/12/2016)



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Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 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.




Country of

origin: China

Choking

The handles of the kitchen utensils come off easily, generating small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Choking

The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.



A12/1554/16 Luxem-bourg Product: Toys


Choking, Injuries

The end of the fishing rod breaks easily, releasing a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.


Recall of the product from end users



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A12/1555/16 United

Kingdom

Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Choking,

The plastic egg attached to the chicken-shaped rattle can easily break, releasing small parts (the beads). Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken by economic operators:

Withdrawal of the product from the market

A12/1556/16 Finland Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the handbag contains cadmium (measured value: 1300 mg/kg) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0,32%). In addition, it contains di-isononylphthalate (DINP) and di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured values: 17 % and 0,36% respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.




Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 15.8% 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


Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures

A12/1559/16 Portugal Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Damage to hearing

The continuous sound pressure level is too high which could lead to permanent partial hearing loss. 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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A12/1565/16 Slovakia Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 14.3% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.




Country of

origin: China

Choking

The projectile's impact surface is a suction cup which detaches easily. If a child puts the projectile in his/her mouth, for instance to wet the suction cup so that it better sticks to surfaces, the cup may come loose and obstruct the airways if swallowed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



A12/1567/16 Slovakia Product: Toys


Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28.6% 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.


Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market

A12/1570/16 Belgium Product: Toys

Country of

origin: France

Damage to hearing

The peak sound pressure level is too high. If the cap gun is fired close to a child's ear, this might lead to permanent partial hearing loss. 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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Country of

origin: China

Choking

The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.




Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 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.



A12/1579/16 Cyprus Product: Toys


Chemical The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 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.





Chemical The plastic animal heads on the toy contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 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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Cuts, Injuries The red spade can break easily, leaving sharp points and edges accessible to children playing with it, leading to cuts and injuries. 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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A12/1603/16

Slovakia Product: Toys


Chemical The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 33.1% 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.


Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks

A12/1604/16 Slovenia Product: Toys


Chemical The plastic material of the doll/the shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 3.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 1.1% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.





Chemical The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 30% 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.


Warning consumers of the risks

A12/1618/16 Hungary Product: Toys


Chemical

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30% 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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Chemical

The dinosaur contains di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.37 % by weight). These phthalates 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.





Choking

The lid of the compartment containing the sound unit comes off easily. Small children may put this small part in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Choking

The yellow flowers can come off easily from the bath. Small children may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Damage to hearing

The continuous sound pressure level is too high. When a child plays with the toy and activates the sound very close to the ear for a long time, it might result in partial permanent hearing loss or tinnitus. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Injuries

The gaps in the front wheels are too large. When driving the tricycle, children's toes may get trapped into the wheel opening, leading to injuries due to entrapment. 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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Chemical

The head of the doll contains di (2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30% 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.





Injuries

The product can break easily, releasing a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small 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 and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Injuries

The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more are swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





Chemical

The head of the doll contains di (2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30% 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.



A12/1661/16 France Product: Toys


Choking

Small parts can easily be detached from the toy (the headlights) and small children may put them in the mouth and choke. 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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Country of origin: Spain

Chemical

The green colour contains arsenic (measured value 1.38 mg/kg). Arsenic is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-7.





Damage to hearing

The peak and continuous sound pressure level of the whistle is too high. A child playing with the whistle could suffer temporary impairment of hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



A12/1670/16 Czech Republic Product: Toys


Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 9.4% 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.





Chemical

The head of the doll contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.134% by weight). These phthalates 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.





Injuries

The magnetic flux index of the magnets is too high and the magnets can be easily detached. The magnets could cause internal injuries if they were swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.





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Country of

origin: China

Choking , Damage to hearing

The toy breaks easily, generating small parts (the black rotating wheel). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the peak sound pressure level is too high which might lead to temporary impairment of hearing if the toy is operated close to the ear for a long time. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.




Country of

origin: China

Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high. A child playing with the toy could suffer temporary hearing loss. 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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Country of

origin: China

Injuries

The small green crab attached to the fishing rod contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux and can become easily detached. If a child swallows this small green crab and other metallic objects, they could attract one another 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.




Country of

origin:

Ukraine

Choking, Strangulation

The toy can easily break during play, generating small parts (clock's hand and one leg and a tail from the dog puzzle). Small children may take the small parts and put them in the mouth, causing them to choke. The string to pull the toy is too thin and too long; if it wraps around a child's neck, it could lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.




Country of

origin: China

Choking

The suction cup of the projectiles can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.




Country of

origin: China

Choking

The suction cups detach easily from the projectiles: when a child plays with the toy, it may put the projectiles into the mouth to wet the suction cup before shooting, which can detach and be swallowed by the child, causing it to choke. 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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A12/1710/16 Estonia Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Environment

The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the solder of the printed circuit board and wires contains lead (measured value 12.9%) and bromine (measured value 5.7%). The product does not comply with the Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic equipment.



A12/1711/16 Denmark Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 25% 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.




Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll and the snowman contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 32.4% 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.




Country of

origin:

Hungary

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 33% 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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Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 27% 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.




Country of

origin: China

Injuries

The tip can easily be separated from the rest of the bullet and the gun can still be used with such bullets. The kinetic energy released by the gun when using these bullets is too high and could cause injuries, particularly eye injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



A12/1736/16 Germany Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic film of the ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 27.9 % 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.




Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The inside part of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22.9% 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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A12/1740/16 Poland Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 44.9% 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.



A12/1741/16 Poland Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The plastic material of the horses contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 13.6% 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.



A12/1746/16 Czech

Republic

Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Choking, Strangulation

The loops can easily be untied, releasing the red balls which are placed between the turtles. Small children could put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. In addition, the cord is too long, which may cause strangulation if it wraps around the child's neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



A12/1749/16 Czech

Republic

Product: Toys

Country of

origin: China

Chemical

The cover of the battery compartment can easily be opened without any tools and the batteries are accessible, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if put in the mouth and swallowed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.





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Country of

origin: China

Damage to hearing

The sound pressure level is too high. A child playing with the toy could suffer temporary hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.



RAPEX – Rapid Exchange of information system An EU repaid alert system facilitates the rapid exchange of information between Member States and Commission measures taken to prevent or restrict the marketing or use of products posing a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers –with the exception of food, pharmaceutical and medical devices, which are covered by other mechanisms.

As of 2010, the system also facilitates the rapid exchange of information on products subject to EU harmonization regulation and posing a serious risk to the health and safety of professional users as well as on those posing a serious risk to other public interests protected via the relevant EU legislation (e.g. environment and security). Both measures ordered by national authorities and measures taken 'voluntarily' by producers and distributors are reported by RAPEX.

Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on http://ec.europa.eu/rapex.

The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. The Commission does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

Disclaimer: The Chinese translation is for reference only. In case of discrepancy, the English version shall prevail.

Name of product

Recall date Product Hazard Incidents/Injuries Product photo

Egg laying chicken toys

13 Dec Product: Toys Manufactured in: China Recall number: 17-719

The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children.

None reported

United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

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