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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-11-21serious risk

Mask & Snorkel Set - Juniors (Bestway)

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Mask & Snorkel Set - Juniors

  • Brand Bestway

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What happened

Bestway's Mask & Snorkel Set for Juniors (intended for children ages 7 and up) is being recalled due to excessive levels of phthalate chemicals in the plastic components. The diving goggles contain 35.7% di-"isnonyl"-phthalate (DINP) and 0.11% di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), while the snorkel contains 1.1% DINP and 6.3% DNOP. These phthalate levels exceed the legally permitted threshold of 0.1% for toys and childcare articles. The product comes as a two-piece set in blue or green, includes a user manual and warnings on the packaging, and is identified by EAN code 4750649050640, Art. Nr. #24007, or Art. Nr. 380-192.

The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and is recalling it from consumers. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue with regard to their purchased products.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because: - the plastic in the diving goggles contains 35.7% by weight of di-"isononyl"-phthalat (DINP) and 0.11% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), - the plastic in the snorkel contains 1.1 % by weight of di-"isononyl"-phthalat (DINP) and 6.3 % by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). Certain phthalates are prohibited in toys and childcare articles at levels exceeding 0.1%.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Set for swimming marked "Mask & Snorkel Set. Juniors" The set is intended for children from age 7+. Made of plastic in blue or green nuances. Consists of 2 parts - diving goggles and snorkel. There is a sticker on the packaging in Latvian language with the name of the distributor. A user's manual and warnings are also attached to the packaging. Model: EAN code: 4750649050640, Art. Nr. #24007 and 380-192 Notifying country: Latvia

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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