EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Gym ball Refit “Gym ball refit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02171/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) measured values up to: 28.3 % by weight.This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gym ball — Refit
- Brand
- Refit
- Name / model
- Gym ball refit · T194070
- Barcode
- 7340170404417
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Plastic PVC black gym ball 70 cm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) measured values up to: 28.3 % by weight.This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 16/03/2023
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