OPSS Serious Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: Palmax Child Mask and Snorkel Set (2410-0140)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the snorkel mouthpiece contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level which exceeds the maximum permitted level.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandPalmax
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5055125935060
Product
Palmax Child Mask and Snorkel Set
- Brand
- Palmax
- Barcode
- 5055125935060
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Palmax Child Mask and Snorkel Set
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the snorkel mouthpiece contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level which exceeds the maximum permitted level.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment - Mask and Snorkel Set
- Brand
- Palmax
- Model/item code
- 53160
- Barcode
- 5055125935060
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A mask and snorkel set in two colours packaged in clear plastic wrapping.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the snorkel mouthpiece contains 210000 mg/kg of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the maximum permitted level of <1000 mg/kg. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system or unborn child.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled.
- Affected consumers are advised to return the mask to their place of purchase for a full refund.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2410-0140
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment - Mask and Snorkel Set
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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