Baseball glove

Chemical, Environment Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Baseball glove
Alert NumberA12/0331/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArticle number 417 37
Published18 March 2016

Risk Description

null The glove contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured values: up to 15,9%, 0,12%, 2,34% and 0,67% respectively). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. In addition, it poses a risk for the environment because it contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: up to 1,36%). The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/10/2015Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 01/10/2015

Product Description

Baseball glove in light brown synthetic leather. Supplied without packaging.

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