Inflatable swim ring

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring
Alert Number1230/10
BrandBestway
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCode: 8-3824. 24 inches – 61 cm.
Published20 August 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the valve contains 37% and the ring contains 26% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Children’s inflatable rubber ring

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