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Inflatable swim ring - Plávacie koleso Triangle swim ring

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Inflatable swim ring - Plávacie koleso Triangle swim ring was recalled on 23 November 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1186/07. Chemical risk reported by Slovakia. This product poses a chemical risk because: - the valve contains 0,25 % by weight of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 18,9 % by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP), - the transparent plastic foil with printing contains 20,0 % by weight of DEHP.

Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring - Plávacie koleso Triangle swim ring
Alert Number1186/07
BrandINTEX®, The wet set®
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number#58246, EAN: 07825758246
Published23 November 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a chemical risk because: - the valve contains 0,25 % by weight of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 18,9 % by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP), - the transparent plastic foil with printing contains 20,0 % by weight of DEHP.The content of phthalates in the toy exceeds permitted limits laid down by Directive 2005/84/EC. The product poses a serious risk for the health of a child.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy- inflatable swim ring of a shape of triangle is made from a softened PVC, size 62x65 cm. The bottom is white with safety warnings (blue printing) in various languages, the top is transparent with applied varicoloured circles. The product is packed in a paper box with a picture of three models of the product in the front, names of the product, warnings in various languages, age symbol of targeted group of children, EAN code and CE marking on the back. One sticker is in Polish and another one in Slovak providing the name of distributor, warnings and marking of product “športová potreba” (sport utility).

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Inflatable swim ring - Plávacie koleso Triangle swim ring.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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