OX PVC Yoga ball w/ pump OX PVC Yogaball med pumpe

Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: OX PVC Yoga ball w/ pump OX PVC Yogaball med pumpe
Alert NumberA12/00162/22
BrandOx brand
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published28 January 2022

Risk Description

The grey soft plastic material contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 33,01% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the product contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0,23% by weight). 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 27/10/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/10/2021

Product Description

Grey, plastic yoga ball, also sold online.

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