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Inflatable swim ring in the shape of a sun — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 23, 2007

Hazard

The toy poses a chemical risk because the valve contains 14,8 percentage by weight of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the yellow plastic foil with printing contains 19,7 percentage by weight of DEHP. The content of phthalates in the toy designed for a child is much higher as the maximum allowed limit of 0,1 % by weight. The product poses a serious risk for a 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

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Toy- swim ring in the shape of a sun, yellow bottom, orange top part with applied 7 suns with black sun-glasses. Packed in a transparent plastic bag with sticker comprising notices - not suitable for children up to 3 years, contains small parts, made in China, importer to the Slovak Republic- Bratislava SK.

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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