Inflatable swim ring
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1194/08 |
| Brand | INTEX |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Line: The Wet Set 59241; barcode 078257592418 |
| Published | 24 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10% by weight 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): Seizure by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A swim ring contained in a transparent plastic bag in which there is an explanatory sheet with the following symbols: CE mark, pictogram denoting that the product is intended for children aged between 6 and 10, pictogram denoting that it is recyclable.Its diameter is 61 cm.