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Inflatable swim ring
21st August 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Bestway
Type/number of model: Code: 8-3824. 24 inches â?? 61 cm.
Description: Childrenâ??s inflatable rubber ring
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Code: 8-3824. 24 inches â?? 61 cm.
Description: Childrenâ??s inflatable rubber ring
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the valve contains 37% and the ring contains 26% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
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 can be placed in the mouth by children.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
Notifying Country:
FRANCE
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.
Notes & History:
21st August 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
