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Ertong Toys Factory swim ring (abcd series) — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingDec 24, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the mouthpiece contains 23% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and 10% of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.The product also poses a risk of choking because the mouthpiece can be easily detached and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

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

Product description

ABCD Series.A yellow inflatable swim ring with a diameter of 75 cm, which does not contain CE marking. The packaging of the product is a transparent plastic bag with CE marking. The packaging also contains a warning note, but only in English and Chinese.

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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