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IKO Germany inflatable toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 27, 2017
Photo from the official notice: IKO Germany inflatable toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: IKO Germany inflatable toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: IKO Germany inflatable toy — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: IKO Germany inflatable toy — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the toy and the valve contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (20/06/2017)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (20/06/2017)

Product description

An inflatable toy in the shape of a dolphin made of orange and white plastic material. Packed in a transparent plastic bag.

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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