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Inflatable swim ring Numerous Star — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1696/18
Summary
The valve of the swim ring contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24% by weight) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.16% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable swim ring — Numerous Star
- Brand
- Numerous Star
- Name / model
- SWIM RING · C297-B-E-0420-002
- Batch number(s)
- 5180542025084
- Category
- Toys
- Rainbow-coloured, inflatable swim ring with 22” diameter. Packaging: plastic bag
What is the risk?
- The valve of the swim ring contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24% by weight) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.16% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2018
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