Tom and Jerry
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1736/16 |
| Brand | Bestway |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 December 2016 |
Risk Description
null The plastic film of the ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 27.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Inflatable PVC beach ball, partially transparent, partially brightly printed, with the comic strip characters Tom and Jerry and the wording ‘Tom and Jerry’; packaging: blue and red plastic bag.