Inflatable swim ring - "Trendy Summer Beach" swim ring (50 cm)

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Alert Number0095/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN-Code 32870001231000000100, Order /Article No 32870/00.
Published1 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because:- it contains 25.2% by weight of di-iso-nonyl-phthalate (DINP) (the maximum level of phthalate allowed in toys is 0.1%,- migration of the solvents phenol (129 mg/kg) and 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one or isophorone (64 mg/kg) from the foil of the swim ring. The product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Inflatable swim ring. The top part is transparent and brightly printed; the bottom side is blue. Diameter 50 cm; packaged in a foil bag with insert, label/sticker: Warning “Not suitable for children under the age of three years old because of risk of drowning! Use only under adult supervision. Does not protect from drowning. Use only in shallow water” and symbol “Not for children from 0-3 years”.

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