Not specified — Yoga ball set
Set of a violet PVC yoga ball kit with sundries, an inflatable ball (25 cm in diameter), a resistance band (15x15 cm), and a yoga block (23x15x8 cm). Product sold online, in particular via www.fyndiq.se.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Furthermore, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.35% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A set of yoga balls made in China. The plastic may have too much of two chemicals: DBP and SCCPs.
What's happening? Tests found high levels of these chemicals in the balls. They can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? Anyone using these balls in Sweden may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using them now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Furthermore, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.35% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment · Origin: People's Republic of China
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