This comparison covers 7 official alert references, including toy plane, children’s toy watch, soft-filled doll with accessories, published from 2013-12-27 to 2025-12-12. The recorded risks raise separate evidence questions about battery access/ingestion, detachable parts, plasticizers. Compare the product features and dated findings below before scoping an investigation. These historical observations do not determine your product’s compliance or a market failure rate.
Evidence retrieved 2026-10-07. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.
Dated official observations
Compare the product features and reported failure mechanism
The source wording below describes the reported case at that time. Read each complete report before using it in an investigation.
Toy plane · SR/04332/25
Report published 2025-12-12 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Remote control foam fighter model toy plane. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 364481455247). [1]
Reported risk explanation
The plastic material of the USB cable of the product contains Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) , Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values: 0.019%, 9.5% and 0.34% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of tools, leaving the batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The batteries could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation [1]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 09/10/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 09/05/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 11/11/2025 [1]
Report published 2025-04-25 · notifying country France · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Four elastomer watches with plastic decoration lighting up using a button underneath the watch. Watches' colours: two reds, one yellow, one blue. Product sold online, in particular via Wish (unique identifier: 62554a2eccc05f968a8bcf12) and Amazon. [2]
Reported risk explanation
The battery compartment can be easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. Moreover, the plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.03 %, 2.28 % and 11.69 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 62115. [2]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 28/08/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025 [2]
Report published 2020-03-13 · notifying country Cyprus · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Soft filled battery operated doll with accessories. [3]
Reported risk explanation
The doll can release small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the batteries accessible and as well as the fibrous stuffing materials. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking or damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/09/2019 [3]
Report published 2019-11-29 · notifying country Cyprus · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Battery-operated soft-filled toy in the shape of a bear in pink. [4]
Reported risk explanation
The battery compartment is easily accessible and can be opened without the use of any tool, giving access to small parts that can easily be detached and the batteries. A child may put the small parts or the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking or damage to the gastrointestinal tract.Moreover, the plastic nose and the coating of the wires contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13% by weight).The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/09/2019 [4]
Report published 2019-11-08 · notifying country Lithuania · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
A soft stuffed doll with stylized plastic face and hands with blue clothes, with a plastic bottle placed next, packed in a plastic bag. [5]
Reported risk explanation
The battery compartment and the fibrous stuffing material are easily accessible. The product contains an excessive amount of DEHP (Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (measured value: 9% by weight). A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. A small child may put the stuffing material into the mouth and choke. At the same time, this phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown [5]
Report published 2017-10-13 · notifying country The Netherlands · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Battery-operated baby doll, packed in a cardboard box with transparent window. [6]
Reported risk explanation
null The cover of the battery compartment can easily be removed without any tools and the batteries are accessible. The cover and/or the batteries could be put in the mouth by small children, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking.Moreover, the plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to >30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115 and EN 71-1. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/07/2017 [6]
Report published 2013-12-27 · notifying country Spain · reported origin People's Republic of China
Reported product description
Plastic doll with a very large plastic soother in its mouth. The product is supplied in a cellophane bag sealed with a cardboard strip. [7]
Reported risk explanation
null The product poses a risk of choking because the battery compartment is easily accessible and small button batteries could be swallowed by small children. The ingestion of button batteries by small children poses also a chemical risk.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115 and EN 71-1.According to additional tests carried out by the Latvian authorities, the head of the doll contains di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 16.6% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children [7]
Reported measures, verbatim
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/07/2013 [7]
7 distinct official alert references, published between 2013-12-27 and 2025-12-12. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.
Report year
Recorded alerts
2013
1
2017
1
2019
2
2020
1
2025
2
Recorded risk labels within this evidence task
Label combinations are source facts within one comparison; they do not create separate guides with identical preparation tasks.
Chemical: 1 recorded references
Chemical, Choking: 6 recorded references
Source selection, exclusions and calculation method
Filter the acquired, completely parsed English weekly XML releases. Deduplicate official alert references. Group by product category and the complete set of conditional evidence-question topics supported by actual risk text. Risk-label combinations remain recorded cohort facets and do not create buyer intents. Brand, product name, model, origin, notifying country, measurement-only changes and different wording of the same questions do not create intents. Unrecognized mechanisms stay internal for enrichment. Count report years and notifying countries deterministically. Display at most eight newest descriptions with at least 40 characters after whitespace normalization, nonempty reported measures and distinct casefolded descriptions; break date ties by official identifier. All cohort records count even if their description is shorter or not displayed. This is not a representative sample. Counts concern this acquired corpus only.
One acquired version per official public alert reference. Display at most eight newest distinct product descriptions whose normalized whitespace-collapsed text contains at least 40 characters and has nonempty reported measures; ties sort by official identifier. The complete cohort includes shorter descriptions. This is an explicit display selection, not a representative sample.
7 distinct descriptions displayed; 0 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {}.
These are selected, dated enforcement observations in the acquired weekly reports, not a random market sample, market-wide failure rate, proof of current product status, or a determination about your product. Notification country is not a complete sales-market or jurisdiction-coverage field. A quoted legal/standard reference is the report’s statement, not independently verified current law or a mandatory test panel.
Calculation safety-gate-evidence-comparison-10; units recorded alerts; no incidence denominator.
Turn the reported failure mechanism into a scoped investigation
Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.
Accessible and detachable parts — what evidence do we have?
Document the intended users/age, accessible parts, attachment/retention design and relevant use or misuse conditions. Compare the source’s actual detachment or choking explanation with your product; agree justified methods and current criteria separately.
Useful evidence: Age/use rationale, part/attachment drawings, material and assembly data, existing retention/accessibility evidence.
Plasticizer identity, material and use — what evidence do we have?
Identify the actual plasticizer/substance and polymer/component, with composition and use/exposure facts. Similar abbreviations or a general “phthalates” label do not resolve exact identity or applicable conditions. Keep concentrations and legal scope questions separate.
Useful evidence: Supplier substance/CAS/EC identities, composition and material records, sampled-component results and exact use/actor context.
Battery access, mouthing and ingestion context — what evidence do we have?
Compare the actual battery-compartment access, enclosure/retention, intended users and foreseeable handling described in the source. Trace the reported mouthing, swallowing or electrochemical-injury mechanism separately from operating or charging heat. Agree justified investigations and current criteria for your own configuration; this alert does not prescribe a universal test panel.
Useful evidence: Battery and compartment/retention drawings, opening/accessibility behavior, user/age and foreseeable handling facts, batch/revision records and relevant existing accessibility evidence.
Can we trace the affected component, formula or design revision across our supplied products?
Compare the reported descriptions with your own identifiers and change records. Treat missing or “Unknown” source fields as unresolved; they do not establish that no action was needed.
Useful evidence: Product identifiers, revision history, supplier/batch traceability and market/operator records.
Who would own an evidence review and any resulting corrective-action decision?
Read the reported measures as historical observations. Establish your own operator roles, sector-specific rules, decision owner and communication responsibilities before adopting another case’s response.
Conditional: Product-risk evidence and operator-role review — Compare the recorded product features and failure mechanism with your product. Confirm the applicable product regime, deciding evidence, operator responsibilities and justified next steps. This does not assume that GPSR or a representative appointment applies to every alert category.
Questions for providers
Which specific product features and reported risk mechanism make these cases relevant or irrelevant to our product?
What current legal, standards or scientific sources support your proposed investigation criteria, and what cannot be concluded from these dated alerts?
Which existing evidence can answer the risk question, what additional work is justified, and who owns any resulting corrective-action decision?
Sources and data dates
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