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BJ Bestway inflatable toy - funtastic – flowered heart — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the material of the inflatable heart contains 1.92% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 13.3% of by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) and the valve contains 23.8% of DEHP and 2.63% of DINP. 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

An inflatable heart made of softened plastic decorated with flower motifs. The product is sold in a plastic bag with a self-adhesive label bearing the following information: CE mark; type; dimension; age category 0-3; and safety requirements. Inside the plastic packaging there is a cardboard label with a picture of the toy and a notice in English concerning the age limit 3+.

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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