Battery-operated toy - Extreme Surfer

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Battery-operated toy - Extreme Surfer
Alert Number0204/08
BrandEDDY TOYS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberOrder/Article No. 1537300.
Published22 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the legs of the surfer contain 21.5% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, the permitted limit value for certain phthalates in toys is 0.1% by weight.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy surfboard set, comprising a white plastic surfboard, 20 cm long, a battery-operated orange plastic propellant for attaching under the surfboard and a plastic surfer, 9 cm high. The surfer's head and limbs are made of soft plastic and are mobile. The surfer has imitation black hair and green shorts. The product is blister packed with a label. Extreme Surfer, Battery-operated, 12241, Code 15373001231000000300.

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