Inflatable guitar
| Alert Number | 1149/09 |
| Brand | Vidal |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No. 0217920, EAN code: 8432583179200 |
| Published | 28 August 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because:- the transparent plastic material of the valve contains 0.76% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 35.2% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP), - the green plastic body contains 12.5% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 12.8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).According to the REACH Regulation, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Inflatable guitar designed for water and made from plastic with varicoloured printing. Packed in a transparent bag. Marking on varicoloured paper label inside the pack (name, model and deflated size: 94 cm).