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🧸 Product NO October 28, 2022

OX — Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hoppetau Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hop

Jump rope for adults, made of plastic. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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OX — Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hoppetau Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hop
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Hobby/sports equipment

Hazard: The black plastic cord contains benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured values: up to 16,8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured values: up to 1,04 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate 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: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7057320880273
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1415 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 black plastic jump rope made in China. The cord has two harmful chemicals in it.

What's happening? Tests found two unsafe chemicals in the rope. One can hurt children’s bodies. The other harms animals and stays in nature.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or use this rope outside, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the rope right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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.

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

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The black plastic cord contains benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured values: up to 16,8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured values: up to 1,04 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006916

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
OX — Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hoppetau Ox PVC Jump Rope - Hop. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The black plastic cord contains benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured values: up to 16,8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured values: up to 1,04 % b...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Norway.
▸ 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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