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Volleyboll plastic ball — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 26, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Volleyboll plastic ball — chemical risk

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Hazard

The plastic of the ball contains and excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and lead (measured value up to 23%, 27% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • The product was already sold out, but the importer will not import it again — Importer (12/11/2021)

Product description

A volley ball made of red, yellow and blue PVC plastic.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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