EU Safety Gate Issues Recall Alert for Soft PVC Yoga Ball Due to Hazardous Chemical Non-Compliance
Notifying Country: Sweden
Alert Number: SR/02723/26
Product Category: Hobby/Sports Equipment (Fitness Accessories)
1. Product Identification Details
• Product Description: Purple yoga ball made of soft PVC
• Brand: Unknown
• Model / Article Numbers: CSD-UK20250515.390 / SP1533PU-2
• Packaging: Plastic packaging
• Country of Origin: Unknown
• Distribution Channels / Online Trader: Amazon (ASIN: B0F92KHDQK)
2. Regulatory Non-Compliance and Safety Risks
Testing revealed that the soft PVC material contains excessive levels of restricted chemical substances:
• Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): Measured concentrations reached up to 41.94% by weight. DBP is toxic to reproduction and poses significant risks to human health, particularly to the reproductive development of children.
• Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs): Measured concentrations reached up to 0.62% by weight. SCCPs are persistent organic pollutants that bioaccumulate in humans and wildlife, exhibit high toxicity to aquatic organisms, and increase cancer risks through prolonged skin exposure.
Applicable Legislation:
The product fails to comply with the European Union’s REACH Regulation and the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
3. Corrective Measures Taken
• Economic Operator Action: The product has been formally ordered for withdrawal from the market.
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