KAIXIANG · Inflatable swim seat

The handholds of the swim seat have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 20.3% and 0.8% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 20 June 2025
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02211/25
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6957113600211

Classification

Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Pink-coloured, crab-shaped swimming seat intended for babies, measuring approximately 55 cm in diameter and featuring two handholds and images of sea creatures (starfish, seahorse, etc.) imprinted on the front. Product sold online, in particular via kaufland.de.