Inflatable toy "Green inflatable alien"
22nd October 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Green inflatable alien-shaped toy bearing the wording "Cité de l'Espace".
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the plastified material contains 34.1% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the valve and 5.7% of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP) in the green plastic.
According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
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:
22nd October 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
