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INTEX inflatable turtle — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 26, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 14,0 % by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the black handles contain 7,34 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the green plastic foil with printing contains 24,2 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP). According to Directive 2005/84/ECphthalates shall not be used in toys and products designed for a child in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. During a play, a direct contact of child skin with the toy is assumed. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

Toy in a shape of turtle, green PVC with painting, two black handles on a front part of a turtle shell, packed in a cardboard box with coloured printing. Labelling on the pack: logo INTEX®, notices “The wet set” and others, a label from importer containing names of the product, of the importer, etc. Labelling on the product itself: Made in China.

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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