Inflatable swim ring - "My baby float"

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring - "My baby float"
Alert Number0227/09
BrandINTEX
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryLatvia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN code: 7825756575, Art.Nr.#56575
Published20 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because: - the yellow material of product contains 17.8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP), - the valve of the inflatable toy contains 0.13% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) and 1.13% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and destruction of the products by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Inflatable swim ring made from yellow softened PVC with the text "MY BABY FLOAT” printed in blue. The toy is packed in a coloured cardboard box with a picture of the inflatable ring and the size: ±70cm ±-27½, names of products and warnings in various languages, symbol of age category (1-2) of children and other marking: THE WET SET, INTEX, #56575 on the back.

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