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Tom and Jerry — recall A12/1736/16

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2016-12-23 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1736/16
Date of alert
2016-12-23
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Bestway
Product category
Toys
Product type
Inflatable beach ball
Reported risk: The plastic film of the ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 27.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Distributor
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/238161

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