EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Sports ball “PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04047/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Sports ball
- Name / model
- PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo · 65 cm
- Batch number(s)
- 2024.10.27
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Grey plastic ball, intended for exercise, pilates and yoga. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: st2411288108177015).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2025
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