InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: Amy & Benton – Party-themed toys
Name: Party Favors
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-07
Product Category: Toys
Risk Type: Chemical, Suffocation
Danger: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.28% and 0.011% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/11/2024
Description: Assortment of party-themed toys, intended for children. Stock keeping unit code: X001XS7Q17.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
