United KingdomMESOLAB Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar, a Christmas countdown calendar (product code 230119, sold by Debenhams, Groupon, Superdrug and The Range), is affected; the orange character in the calendar contains excess Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). It was recalled because DEHP is a phthalate that may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system; MESOLAB has recalled the product from end users and affected consumers have been contacted. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for MESOLAB Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Brand: MESOLAB
Product Code: 230119
Other Product Identifier: TY230119
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Christmas countdown calendar. Affected products were sold by Debenhams, Groupon, Superdrug and The Range.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2608-0024
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk because the orange character contains excess Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is a phthalate. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by MESOLAB, and affected consumers have been contacted directly.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
The official notice
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