Inflatable guitar

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable guitar
Alert Number1149/09
BrandVidal
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No. 0217920, EAN code: 8432583179200
Published28 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).

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