EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Inflatable swim seat Summer Sea — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0795/19
Summary
The plastic valve of the swim-ring contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable swim seat — Summer Sea
- Brand
- Summer Sea
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Yellow and green swim seat with steering wheel. Packaged in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic valve of the swim-ring contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 16/04/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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