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TESCO inflatable swim ring and ball — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 23, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the valve of inflatable ring contains 2.0% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Inflatable Ring and Ball is made of softened plastic in colour of blue-white with some print. Sold in plastic package where there are safety requirements of it. Inside the package there is the cardboard label with colour picture of child with ring and ball. There are also mark of age category 3-6, the symbol of unsuitableness for children to three years, CE marking, importer, safety instruction in Czech and Slovak concerning the products. On the product there are safety instructions in black colour and CE mark.

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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