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Inflatable airplane swim ring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1459/19
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values at least: 1.0 % and 0.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable airplane swim ring
- Batch number(s)
- X000UVHAM3
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable swim ring in the shape of a jet aeroplane sold in a clear plastic bag. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values at least: 1.0 % and 0.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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