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🧸 Product CZ May 29, 2026

RUBBER BALL

Colourful plastic ball with an inflation valve.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
RUBBER BALL
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% 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

  • (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 8592024027726
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 105 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
13 days in total
May 30, 2026 June 12, 2026

What is this? This is a rubber ball toy for children. The plastic in the ball has too much of a chemical called dibutyl phthalate (DBP).

What's happening? The chemical in the ball is at a high level that could harm children’s health. It may hurt their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? This affects children who play with this ball. It was made in China and sold in the Czech Republic.

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

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% 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
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098987

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What is this product recall alert about?
RUBBER BALL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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