Snake swim ring - Nafukovacie zvieratká
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A Bestway inflatable snake-shaped swim ring (model 36041, 188 cm long) has been recalled due to excessive levels of DEHP, a phthalate chemical. The valve contains 26.7% DEHP by weight and the transparent orange plastic contains 23.2% DEHP by weight. European toy safety regulations prohibit phthalates in products designed for children at concentrations above 0.1% by weight. The product, which is marketed for children up to 3 years old, poses a serious health risk to children due to these chemical levels.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban, withdrawal from the market, and consumer recall of the product. The source does not specify what remedy affected consumers should pursue.
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The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 26,7 % by weight of DEHP, - the transparent orange plastic foil contains 23,2 % by weight of DEHP.According to Directive 2005/84/EC phthalates shall not be used in the toys and the products designed for a care for a child in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Toy- inflatable swim ring in shape of a snake from a transparent orange PVC with printing – eyes on a head, yellow maculae on a back, 188 cm long, a side opening close to the head for insertion of a tail by which a “ring” for swimming is created. Packing: a transparent plastic bag with an inserted paper containing a picture of the product, its name and logo Bestway in the front, an user manual, warnings in various languages, target age group of children, EAN code on the back. According to a sticker glued on the pack, the toy is made from material – vinyl 0,25 mm, suitable for children up to 3 years. Model: 188cm (74“), #36041, EAN: 821808360413 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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