Inflatable pillow

Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable pillow
Alert NumberA12/00005/24
BrandNot specified
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNot specified
Published12 January 2024

Risk Description

The product has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to: 0.68%, 3.3 % and 1.1% by weight, respectively).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/08/2023

Product Description

Inflatable pillow for camping. The product is sold online.

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