Inflatable swim ring in the shape of a sun

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring in the shape of a sun
Alert Number1190/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published23 November 2007

Risk Description

The toy poses a chemical risk because the valve contains 14,8 percentage by weight of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the yellow plastic foil with printing contains 19,7 percentage by weight of DEHP. The content of phthalates in the toy designed for a child is much higher as the maximum allowed limit of 0,1 % by weight. The product poses a serious risk for a health of a child.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy- swim ring in the shape of a sun, yellow bottom, orange top part with applied 7 suns with black sun-glasses. Packed in a transparent plastic bag with sticker comprising notices - not suitable for children up to 3 years, contains small parts, made in China, importer to the Slovak Republic- Bratislava SK.

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