Red and Yellow Floating Boards
Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/01774/25 |
| Brand | Sloosh |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 9 May 2025 |
Risk Description
The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured values: 26%, 4.6%, 0.45% and 0.63% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 09/10/2024
Product Description
Inflatable red and yellow floating board, sold in pairs.