EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Boball set Champ Pesis “Pihapesäpallosetti Jr 500” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01349/25
Summary
The plastic material of the bat's grip has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.6 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Boball set — Champ Pesis
- Brand
- Champ Pesis
- Name / model
- Pihapesäpallosetti Jr 500
- Barcode
- 6418025201205
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Boball set, including a wooden bat, a leather glove and a ball, intended for children.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the bat's grip has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.6 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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