Yoga ball
| Alert Number | A12/00234/23 |
| Brand | USAPRO |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value: 0.27% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. It also contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.3% 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 nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/11/2022
Product Description
Yoga ball of 55 cm.