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AMBE plastic ball — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 6, 2015
Photo from the official notice: AMBE plastic ball — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: AMBE plastic ball — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 27.2% by weight). DIBP is classified as toxic for reproduction. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other
  • Destruction of the product — Other
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other

Product description

Air-filled ball, diameter approx. 18 cm, made of plastic and printed with rainbow colours and blue stars and circles.

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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