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Swim Ring - PLASTIC INFLATABLE inflatable swim ring — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 23, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Swim Ring - PLASTIC INFLATABLE inflatable swim ring — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Swim Ring - PLASTIC INFLATABLE inflatable swim ring — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The swim ring contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17,7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (15/07/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (15/07/2015)

Product description

Inflatable swim ring decorated with yellow pictures. The product is supplied in a transparent plastic bag with cardboard label. Size: 50 cm.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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