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🧸 Product DE November 6, 2015

AMBE — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
AMBE — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 27.2% by weight). DIBP is classified as toxic for reproduction. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3861 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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16 days in total
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What is this? A small rubber ball made in China has too much of a chemical called di-isobutyl phthalate inside it.

What's happening? The chemical can harm unborn babies and young children. The ball does not meet safety rules for toys.

Does this affect me? If you have a child under three who plays with this ball, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take the ball away from your child and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 27.2% by weight). DIBP is classified as toxic for reproduction. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/181321

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What is this product recall alert about?
AMBE — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 27.2% by weight). DIBP is classified as toxic for reproduction. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. · Or...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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