[Recalled] Inflatable turtle — The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 14,0 % by weight… | EU Safety Gate 2007-10-26

Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a chemical risk because:- the valve contains 14,0 % by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the black handles contain 7,34 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP),- the green plastic foil with printing contains 24,2 percentage by weight of di-isononyl-phthalate (DINP). According to Directive 2005/84/ECphthalates shall not be used in toys and products designed for a child in concentration higher than of 0,1 % by weight. During a play, a direct contact of child skin with the toy is assumed. The product poses a serious risk for health of a child. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

This recall concerns Toys products distributed in Slovakia and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.