InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: Lehoo Castle – Veterinarian play set

Lehoo Castle – Veterinarian play set

Name: Pet Vet Playset

Category: 10

Date: 2025-03-14

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Chemical, Choking, Suffocation

Danger: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP), (measured value up to: 4.9 % by weight). DINP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. Moreover, the plush toy dog has small parts (eyes and nose) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, with the REACH Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 20/01/2025

Description: A pet veterinarian play set consisting of a plush toy dog, various toy medical supplies and veterinary equipment. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0C1G9ZBWR).

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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