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SHEN YI inflatable swim ring — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingFeb 13, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a: - risk of choking because the air stopper detaches when applying a force less than 90N and it fits completely into the small parts test cylinder, - chemical risk because the swim ring contains 29% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and the stopper contains 39% by weight of DEHP. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Inflatable aquatic toy with colourful printing. Inner diameter: 21 cm. The warning in Hungarian is not indicated on the product (“Warning: Only to be used in shallow water and under supervision”). The instruction is only in a foreign language. No CE-marking applied.

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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