Swim snorkel

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Swim snorkel
Alert NumberA12/1300/14
BrandEXIS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No.:139Υ
Published22 August 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because its mouthpiece contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured value up to 3.1% by weight) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 42.9 % by weight ).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 06/08/2014

Product Description

Blue plastic swim snorkel for children with black mouthpiece and pink top. Packaging: plastic colourless transparent bag, with blue-white dolphins and a blue cardboard label.

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