EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Inflatable ball Kuyoly “Uppblåsbar badboll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00949/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 25% and 0.16% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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
- Inflatable beach ball. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN number: B09NY4WWXX.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 25% and 0.16% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2022
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