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Ocean Swim Set snorkelling set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 13, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Ocean Swim Set snorkelling set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Ocean Swim Set snorkelling set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Ocean Swim Set snorkelling set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The transparent parts of the mask and the snorkel contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 30.23 % 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (12/10/2015)

Product description

A snorkelling set consisting of an orange mask and blue plastic snorkel. The product is packaged in a plastic transparent bag closed with a cardboard label.

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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