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ABCD series swim ring B inflatable toy — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingFeb 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses: - a risk of choking, because the stopper which fits entirely into the small parts cylinder may be detached with a force of less than 90 N, - a chemical risk, because the swim ring contains 7.3% and the mouthpiece 23% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (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, swim ring (colour: violet). Inner diameter: 65 cm. No CE-marking is 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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