EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
swim ring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00309/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product (swim ring and inflation valve) contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values: up to 14.62% 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
swim ring
- Name / model
- SWIM RING
- Batch number(s)
- L455
- Barcode
- 8595500004556
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable swim ring with watermelon motif. Size „60“. Intended for children older than 3 years old.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product (swim ring and inflation valve) contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values: up to 14.62% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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