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Inflatable toy Sinsay “Jumping Giraffe” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02395/26
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert about an inflatable toy called the "Jumping Giraffe" from brand Sinsay. The toy contains high levels of a chemical called diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), which can harm children's health and reproductive system. The manufacturer is recalling the product from end users and withdrawing it from the market to prevent further sale or distribution.
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Product
- Inflatable toy in the shape of a giraffe toy, intended for jumping, made of PVC material.
- Recall information: https://www.sinsay.com/pl/pl/9291p-22x-withdrawn
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 7.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possibly 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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