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Recall A12/0042/19 — Plastic bouncing ball

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Finland · 2019-01-11 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0042/19
Date of alert
2019-01-11
Country / jurisdiction
Finland
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical, Choking, Suffocation
Brand
Unknown
Product category
Toys
Product type
Plastic bouncing ball
Reported risk: The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (36% by weight). The valve plug can easily detach and the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The valve plug may become detached while inflating the toy and obstruct the airways. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/349539

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