INTEX · Inflatable turtle

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.

Published: 26 October 2007
Notifying authority: Slovakia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

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Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1114/07
Model: Batch code: Art. #56524, EAN: 7825756524

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Toy in a shape of turtle, green PVC with painting, two black handles on a front part of a turtle shell, packed in a cardboard box with coloured printing. Labelling on the pack: logo INTEX®, notices “The wet set” and others, a label from importer containing names of the product, of the importer, etc. Labelling on the product itself: Made in China.