Plastic ball
Inflatable ball made of soft plastic material.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 1.71% and 20.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly by causing damage to the reproductive system.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ 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
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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What is this? A plastic ball toy may have too much of two chemicals called DBP and DIBP. These chemicals can hurt children’s health.
What's happening? The toy has unsafe levels of these chemicals. They can harm kids, especially their bodies that grow and change.
Does this affect me? If you have a child who plays with plastic balls, check the toy. It may be unsafe.
What should I do? Stop using the ball right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
🤖 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 · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 1.71% and 20.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly by causing damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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