Inflatable turtle
| Alert Number | 1114/07 |
| Brand | INTEX |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Batch code: Art. #56524, EAN: 7825756524 |
| Published | 26 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 14,0 % by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the black handles contain 7,34 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the green plastic foil with printing contains 24,2 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP). According to Directive 2005/84/ECphthalates shall not be used in toys and products designed for a child in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. During a play, a direct contact of child skin with the toy is assumed. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Toy in a shape of turtle, green PVC with painting, two black handles on a front part of a turtle shell, packed in a cardboard box with coloured printing. Labelling on the pack: logo INTEX®, notices “The wet set” and others, a label from importer containing names of the product, of the importer, etc. Labelling on the product itself: Made in China.