Inflatable swim ring

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable swim ring
Alert Number0073/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN: 8511690044844.
Published25 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because: - the valve contains 18,7% by weight of DEHP and 0,35 % by weight of DBP, - the white plastic foil with printing contains 20,0 % by weight of DEHP, the orange plastic foil contains 22,1 percentage by weight of DEHP.According to Directive 2005/84/EC phthalates shall not be used in the toys and the products designed for a care for a child in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. The product poses a serious risk for the health of a child.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Inflatable swim ring, made from a softened PVC, the bottom is orange, the top is white with applied flowers and smilings, packed in a transparent plastic bag with a sticker with marking.

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