EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Pilates ball Thunder fitness “Pilatesboll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01002/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 31% 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
Pilates ball — Thunder fitness
- Brand
- Thunder fitness
- Name / model
- Pilatesboll
- Barcode
- 32065551335517
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Purple plastic gym ball
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 31% 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2023
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