Football
Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0334/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 22 February 2019 |
Risk Description
The plastic ball contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.13% by weight). This phthalate 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): The company is reported to the prosecutorDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic football, 22 cm in diameter.