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🧸 Product FI April 11, 2025

Champ Pesis — Pihapesäpallomaila 75 cm

Wooden boball bat, 75 cm.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Champ Pesis — Pihapesäpallomaila 75 cm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The plastic material of the bat's grip contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 6.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
Pakistan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 6418025201540
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 473 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.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A plastic-handled bat for a Finnish bat-and-ball game called pesis. The handle’s plastic has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? Tests show the bat’s grip has 6.9 % DEHP. This chemical can hurt the body, especially the parts that help us have children.

Does this affect me? Anyone who uses this bat in Finland may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bat right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the bat to the shop for a refund.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Champ Pesis
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the bat's grip contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 6.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: Pakistan

First published
April 11, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093906

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Champ Pesis — Pihapesäpallomaila 75 cm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the bat's grip contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 6.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possibl...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 11, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ 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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