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INTEX inflatable swim ring - "my baby float" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because: - the yellow material of product contains 17.8% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP), - the valve of the inflatable toy contains 0.13% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) and 1.13% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and destruction of the products by the importer — Other

Product description

Inflatable swim ring made from yellow softened PVC with the text "MY BABY FLOAT” printed in blue. The toy is packed in a coloured cardboard box with a picture of the inflatable ring and the size: ±70cm ±-27½, names of products and warnings in various languages, symbol of age category (1-2) of children and other marking: THE WET SET, INTEX, #56575 on the back.

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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