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Hoppboll bouncing ball — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentDec 21, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Hoppboll bouncing ball — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The red plastic in the bouncing ball contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.215%. In addition, the plastic contains diisobutyl phthalate (measured value up to 28%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Diisobuthyl phthalate may damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility. Also, the substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and is very toxic to aquatic life. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (22/09/2018)

Product description

A red bouncing ball with a print and two handles.

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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