The MCCAA warns the public about the withdrawal of seven toy products from the market 

In response to the tests carried out by an accredited laboratory, the MCCAA is informing the public of seven toy products withdrawn from the local market. The two main safety concerns identified were 1) the presence of high levels of phthalates (family of synthetic chemicals) which may adversely affect children's health, including potential damage to the reproductive system; and 2) small parts that may pose a choking hazard to children.

The toys that were found to contain or that generate small parts, except for one, were all unbranded and had missing information such as the manufacturer details and details allowing some means of identification such as the model or batch number, not complying with the Toy Safety Directive and the applicable European Standards. Detailed information about these seven toys is found below along with the related images:

1. “Happy the Elves” Plastic Doll (Model No: HXZ1)  
2. “Crystal Mud” Slime Toy with dinosaur figurine (no model number or any means of identification)
3. “Sweet Beauty” Strawberry Shortcake Plastic Doll (Model No: 9270)
4. “Mitraglia” Toy Gun (Lot No: GTF048 25112021): The suction cups of the projectiles are prone to easy detachment and are small enough to fit in a child's mouth, presenting a significant choking hazard. Moreover, the kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high which may lead to injuries on impact especially eye injuries.
5. Spiderman Soft Toy (unbranded and no model number or any means of identification): The toy's fibrous stuffing is easily accessible due to weak seams. The stuffing material can be placed in the child’s mouth posing a choking hazard.  
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7. Stitch Soft Toy (unbranded and no model number or any means of identification): Has a suction cup attached to the head that can detach easily and be placed in the child’s mouth posing a choking hazard. 
8. Pikachu Soft Toy (unbranded and no model number or any means of identification): Has a suction cup attached to the head that can detach easily and be placed in the child’s mouth posing a choking hazard.

Consumers that own any of the above-mentioned products should immediately refrain from using them or dispose them off appropriately.

The MCCAA reminds consumers that have already purchased or are about to purchase a toy as a Christmas gift, to regularly check the online platform Safety Gate to ensure that the product is not listed as a dangerous product. Consumers can get in touch with the Market Surveillance Directorate on [email protected] should they require more information or should they encounter any of the above-mentioned products.