EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Gymnastic Ball Schildkröt “Gymnastikball 65cm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00570/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 45% by weight). Diisobutyl phthalate may damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gymnastic Ball — Schildkröt
- Brand
- Schildkröt
- Name / model
- Gymnastikball 65cm · 960056-1920
- Barcode
- 2000107340083
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Green soft ball with a diameter of 65 cm when fully inflated, intended for a body height of 161-175 cm and a maximum load of 120 kg. The product includes also a pump and an additional plug.The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 45% by weight). Diisobutyl phthalate may damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/03/2021
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