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Inflatable toy Tap Ball 2000 “Mickey Mouse and friends” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0435/18
Summary
The plastic material and the valve of the toy contain diisononylphthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 33.5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable toy — Tap Ball 2000
- Brand
- Tap Ball 2000
- Name / model
- Mickey Mouse and friends · ref. 104009
- Batch number(s)
- 3760001672619
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable "Pluto”. It is packed in a transparent plastic bag with label.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material and the valve of the toy contain diisononylphthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 33.5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver.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: 21/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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