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🧸 Product PL April 26, 2024

Gucio — Pilka gumowa

Plastic, inflatable ball.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Gucio — Pilka gumowa
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 9.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 5902884419464
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 763 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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? This is a rubber ball toy for children called Gucio. It has too much of a chemical called diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).

What's happening? The toy has too much DIBP, which can harm children’s health. This chemical may hurt their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy, your child might be at risk. The toy was sold in Poland.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions or concerns.

🤖 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 toy has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 9.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 26, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012753

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Gucio — Pilka gumowa. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 9.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 26, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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