20'' Printed Swim Ring

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: 20'' Printed Swim Ring
Alert NumberA12/1130/13
BrandSunco
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem.No:#T-8620
Published30 August 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because the swim-ring contains 14.03 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and the swim-ring valve contains 3.51 % by weight bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).In addition,the swim-ring contains 8.25 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and the swim-ring valve contains 27.85 % by weight di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

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: 22/07/2013

Product Description

Inflatable 20'' swim-ring printed with various cartoon figures. The product is packed in a transparent bag. Model number, barcode and manufacturer's name are written on a card inside the package.

View on EU Safety Gate →