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Woolworth Mermaid Doll — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-11-22

Hazard: Chemical

Woolworth Mermaid Doll contains hazardous chemicals

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-22
Model identifiers	33499500
Category	Toys
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	REACH Regulation
Remedy	Stop of sales. Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/03231/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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