Cotton bib with teether
19-Dec-2009
Details
Brand: Baby Goovy
Type/number of model: Ref.: 1995/54
Bar code: 1995000054
Description: The product is a cotton bib incorporating a (blue or pink) teether. The bib is attached to a piece of cardboard containing information about the Spanish importer, the country of origin and barcode number.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Ref.: 1995/54
Bar code: 1995000054
Description: The product is a cotton bib incorporating a (blue or pink) teether. The bib is attached to a piece of cardboard containing information about the Spanish importer, the country of origin and barcode number.
Country of origin: China
Danger
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk to children because the teether contains di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) in a concentration exceeding 10% by weight.
According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
The product poses a chemical risk to children because the teether contains di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) in a concentration exceeding 10% by weight.
According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
Action Taken
Stop of sales and destruction of the stock by the importer.
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The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (30-1647-09)
Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
On: 19-Dec-2009
