Toy for dogs and cats
Electrical fish shaped toy intended for pets.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The cord has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. In addition, the cord has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead (measured values up to 2.0 %, 3.7 %, 0.4 % and 0.13 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The solder in the product has excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 82.2 % and 0.19 % by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A cord toy for dogs and cats made in China. The cord has harmful chemicals.
What's happening? The toy has too much lead, cadmium, and other bad chemicals. These can hurt people and pets.
Does this affect me? Yes, if you have this toy at home. Children and pets are most at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The cord has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. In addition, the cord has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead (measured values up to 2.0 %, 3.7 %, 0.4 % and 0.13 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The solder in the product has excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 82.2 % and 0.19 % by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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