EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Inflatable armbands NUMEROUS STAR ® “ARM CIRCLE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01191/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable armbands — NUMEROUS STAR ®
- Brand
- NUMEROUS STAR ®
- Name / model
- ARM CIRCLE
- Batch number(s)
- 2-480-16.8HCH – 469
- Barcode
- 8410166404697
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Inflatable orange sleeves with pictures (twinkling star) and with black inscription “ARRAY OF STARS, STARS TOYS, roll-ups, age 1-6 years“. Size 8 x 6 inches.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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