Product recallOPSS
'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for Children’s Toy Baby Doll in Bathtub Shower Set, Pretend Role Play Game presenting a chemical and choking risk.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 363278595044
What to do now
'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2109-0309). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Children’s Toy Baby Doll in Bathtub Shower Set, Pretend Role Play Game presenting a chemical and choking risk.
The risk
This product poses a chemical risk as it contains an excess concentration of phthalates. A young child playing with the toy is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects.
Furthermore, when tested according to the tension test, the shower head, faucet crosses, shower head holder and pipe connector detached at forces between 5N and 14N. The arms and legs of the doll detached at forces between 68N and 80N, the faucet detached at a force of 15N and all these parts fit entirely within the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay)
Additional information
PSD case number:2109-0309
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product description
9 pieces children’s dentist toy set in mint green & white
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Questions
Why has 'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy been recalled?
'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was 'Baby Love Bath' doll bath toy sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
