Swim ring
25th December 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: barcode: 8711295446269
Description: A swim ring, purple colour in the form of a triangle. A warning note in Hungarian language can be read on the product and on the packaging together with the CE marking.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the mouthpiece contains 24% of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and 42% 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.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
HUNGARY
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:
25th December 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
