Baseball set
Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02063/24 |
| Brand | Atom |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 9 August 2024 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the bats grip has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 30% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 28/06/2024
Product Description
Baseball set, including a wooden bat (70 cm) with a black plastic grip, a glove and a ball.