EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Flip flops Saltrock “Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01177/25
Summary
The plastic material of the strap has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 3.9%, 14% and 0.02% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Flip flops — Saltrock
- Brand
- Saltrock
- Name / model
- Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops · XFF72401001
- Barcode
- 5056720900026
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Flip flops with black and red soles and a red strap.
- Recall information: https://www.saltrock.com/pages/product-recall
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the strap has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 3.9%, 14% and 0.02% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2025
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