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PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo sports ball — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo sports ball — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo sports ball — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: PVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explo sports ball — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (26/08/2025)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (26/08/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (26/08/2025)

Product description

Grey plastic ball, intended for exercise, pilates and yoga. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: st2411288108177015).

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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