2020.10.26 Recall: Mermaid Princess Dolls

26 October 2020

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/01411/20

Category
Toys

Product
Toy doll

Brand
Unknown

Name
Mermaid Princess Dolls

Type / number of model
Unknown

Barcode
Unknown

Batch number
Unknown

Counterfeit
No

Risk type
Chemical

The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-isonylephthalate (DINP) (measured value up to: 10.6%, 1.6% and 4.7% by weight, respectively).

These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and/or liver.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)

Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer)
Recall of the product from end users

Description
Mermaid princess dolls with multicoloured tails. 18cm.

Packaging description
Plastic packaging. The product was also sold online, namely on eBay.

Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

Mermaid Princess Dolls