Inflatable ring - Whale and Dolphin Swim Rings
| Alert Number | 1005/07 |
| Brand | Bestway |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 8734, #36027, EAN: 8595046387342 |
| Published | 5 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the whale contains 28.9 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The blue plastic wrap contains 0.287 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 17.9 % by weight of di-iso-nonyl phthalate (DINP).Phthalates are not allowed to be used as a substance or material in toys and products used for child care in concentration more than 0.1 %.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC and the relevant European standard EN-71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product has a shape of dolphin of blue-white colour with black print. The inflatable valve is on the tail. On the product there are warnings in English language, CE mark and trademark – Bestway. The rings are 76 cm.