Inflatable swim ring
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1230/10 |
| Brand | Bestway |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Code: 8-3824. 24 inches – 61 cm. |
| Published | 20 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