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Palmax Child Mask and Snorkel Set — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-11-04

Hazard: Chemical

Palmax Child Mask and Snorkel Set poses chemical hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-04
Model identifiers	Model/item code: 53160; Barcode: 5055125935060
Category	Hobby / sports equipment
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The product presents a serious chemical risk as the snorkel mouthpiece contains 210000 mg/kg of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which exceeds the maximum permitted level of <1000 mg/kg. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system or unborn child.
Non-compliance	REACH Regulations 2008; General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Remedy	The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled. Affected consumers are advised to return the mask to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Recall number	2410-0140
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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