EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Baseball bat J Pesis “Baseball Bat White” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02220/25
Summary
The plastic material of the handgrips contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 4.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Baseball bat — J Pesis
- Brand
- J Pesis
- Name / model
- Baseball Bat White · 85 cm, 95 cm
- Barcode
- 64172218027426417221802759
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- White baseball bats (85 cm and 95 cm) with black handgrip.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the handgrips contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 4.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2025
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