Inflatable swim ring and ball

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring and ball
Alert Number0070/09
BrandTESCO
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberSC 102940,Bar code 5051399500935
Published23 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the valve of inflatable ring contains 2.0% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, 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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Inflatable Ring and Ball is made of softened plastic in colour of blue-white with some print. Sold in plastic package where there are safety requirements of it. Inside the package there is the cardboard label with colour picture of child with ring and ball. There are also mark of age category 3-6, the symbol of unsuitableness for children to three years, CE marking, importer, safety instruction in Czech and Slovak concerning the products. On the product there are safety instructions in black colour and CE mark.

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