EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic ball — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01512/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 12.4% and 0.71% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- PRESSURE 2 LBS TO 4 LBS
- Batch number(s)
- 7498
- Barcode
- 8686860197498
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic ball, available in various colours, with an inflation valve.
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 up to 12.4% and 0.71% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2026
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