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Blue Plush Octopus Toy with Small Suction Cup — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-12-18
Hazard: Chemical and choking

Blue Plush Octopus Toy with Small Suction Cup was recalled in United Kingdom on 2024-12-18 due to chemical and choking. A blue octopus plush with small suction cup attached by a cord.

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-12-18
CategoryToys
HazardChemical and choking
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic suction cup attachment was found to contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) at 4.6% and 15.6% respectively. This exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system._x000D_ Additionally, the product was also found to present a risk of choking as following the standard tension test, the seam came apart allowing access to the internal fibrous stuffing material. The suction cup also…
Non-complianceToys (Safety) Regulations 2011; REACH Regulations 2008
RemedyOwners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.
Recall number2412-0048
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