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Jin inflatable swim ring — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 23, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 14% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 2% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP),- the transparent plastic foil with green printing contains 7% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 25% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Inflatable toy for water – swim-ring (70 cm) made from yellow plastic and transparent foils with printed fishes and warnings in English language. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag containing a paper label with a picture of the coast and the title SWIM RING.

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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