EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Inflatable baby swimming float Dudu Fish “Swimming ring 70” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01713/22
Summary
The plastic material of the ring contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.7% by weight). 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
Inflatable baby swimming float — Dudu Fish
- Brand
- Dudu Fish
- Name / model
- Swimming ring 70
- Batch number(s)
- B6016-548028
- Barcode
- 8599330060164
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Colourful inflatable ring with pictures of animals, flowers, butterflies, palm trees, diameter 70 cm, for children over 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the ring contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.7% by weight). 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2022
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