EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic ball “Inflatable25cm Balloon Water Game Beach Sport Ball” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00073/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 27 % and 0,18% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- Inflatable25cm Balloon Water Game Beach Sport Ball
- Category
- Toys
- 25 cm inflatable Balloon. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 27 % and 0,18% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2021
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗