Bouncing ball
Unknown · Hoppboll
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Sweden
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
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%).
Requirements breached
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 Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 September 2018
Product
- Description
- A red bouncing ball with a print and two handles.
- Brand
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1941/18 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2018-051
- Published
- 14 December 2018
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/346122
