Woolworth — Mermaid
Mermaid doll.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Stop of sales
- ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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What is this? This is a child’s plastic doll called “Woolworth — Mermaid.” The doll’s arms are made of soft plastic that may contain too much of two chemicals called DEHP and DIBP.
What's happening? Tests show the plastic arms have high levels of these chemicals. These chemicals can harm a child’s body, especially their reproductive system.
Does this affect me? If you have this doll at home, your child could be at risk. The doll was sold in Germany, Austria, and Poland.
What should I do? Stop your child from playing with the doll. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using it again.
🤖 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 · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic arms of the doll have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 14% and 0.31% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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