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Massage balls TEDI ® “Neon Massageball (3er Set)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01031/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 0.4%, 0.3% and 1.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Three rainbow coloured massage balls made of soft plastic with knobs.
- Recall information: https:///www.tedi.com
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 0.4%, 0.3% and 1.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/04/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 10/04/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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