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Soft toy “Blue Plush Octopus with Small Suction Cup”

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Published by Safety Gate 14 Jan 2025In the weekly report of 17 Jan 2025 (week 3, 2025)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Soft toy
Name
Blue Plush Octopus with Small Suction Cup
Description
Blue octopus shaped plush with a small suction cup attached to it by a cord.
Risk
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 4.6% and 15.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.Additionally, the toy contains small parts (suction cup) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor the REACH Regulation.
Measures
  • Stop of sales · ordered on the retailer · from 14 Nov 2024
Notifying country
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert INFO/00007/25Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert INFO/00007/25
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert INFO/00007/25
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2025-3 (XML)
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