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Badminton set New Sports — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0509/18
Summary
The handles of the rackets contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.4% by weight). This phthalate is toxic to reproduction.
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HazardChemical
Notified byGermany
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Badminton set — New Sports
- Brand
- New Sports
- Name / model
- Badminton set · Sort No 741 01 470
- Batch number(s)
- 4022498630718
- Category
- Toys
- Badminton set with 2 rackets and 1 shuttlecock in plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- The handles of the rackets contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.4% by weight). This phthalate is toxic to reproduction.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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