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🧸 Product FR December 23, 2016

HAPPY HALLOWEEN — Masque souple ('Flexible mask')

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HAPPY HALLOWEEN — Masque souple ('Flexible mask')
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The inside part of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According

Origin
People's Republic of China
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What is this? A soft Halloween mask made in China has too much of a chemical called DEHP inside it. DEHP can hurt children’s bodies.

What's happening? The mask has too much DEHP. This is bad for kids who wear it.

Does this affect me? If you have a child and this mask, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the mask right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The inside part of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/239554

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What is this product recall alert about?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN — Masque souple ('Flexible mask'). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The inside part of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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