Product Recall: Top Notch Goods Fingerlings (1911-0119)
Product recall for Top Notch Goods Fingerlings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Top Notch Goods Fingerlings
Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk as it contained excess concentrations of phthalates which can damage the reproductive system of children.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users
Product information
| Type | Toys - Fingerlings |
|---|---|
| Product Identifiers | TopNotch |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black and blue monkey fingerlings in a sealed plastic bag packaging |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a chemical risk as 0.3% phthalates were detected in the blue monkey’s tail, which is greater than the 0.1% maximum permitted for toys which can be placed in the mouth by children. Excess concentrations of phthalates can damage the reproductive health of children. The toy does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The authority has required a recall of the product from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 1911-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards