EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Bath mat “Tapis de bain antidérapant” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00917/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 34 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath mat
- Name / model
- Tapis de bain antidérapant
- Batch number(s)
- G679-GB-JYA03814-01
- Category
- Furniture
- Non-slip bath mat. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
- Recall information: https://cs-help.wish.com/hc/en-us/articles/5324155877527-Non-slip-Bath-Mat
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 34 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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