EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Inflatable armbands Numerous Star “Arm circle” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0315/19
Summary
The valve of the inflatable armband contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate-DEHP (measured value 21 % by weight) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.3 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Personal Protective Equipment regulation.
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Product
Inflatable armbands — Numerous Star
- Brand
- Numerous Star
- Name / model
- Arm circle · 8" X 6"
- Batch number(s)
- 50112393
- Category
- Protective equipment
- A pair of orange plastic armbands, with printed fishes, sold in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The valve of the inflatable armband contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate-DEHP (measured value 21 % by weight) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.3 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Personal Protective Equipment regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2018
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