EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Inflatable ball “Pilates ball” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00994/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 13% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable ball
- Name / model
- Pilates ball · YB01
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Pink pilates ball, 55 cm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 13% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, 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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