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Kings Sport Punching Ball toy basketball set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 15, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Kings Sport Punching Ball toy basketball set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Kings Sport Punching Ball toy basketball set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The ball included in the set contains dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.16 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Importer (29/06/2016)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (29/06/2016)

Product description

The basketball set includes a plastic board with a ring, net and ball. Packaging: transparent plastic bag closed with a cardboard tag.

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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