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🧸 Product LU February 11, 2022

SYZ — Beach Balls Bulk

Set of 12 multi-coloured inflatable beach balls. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B01GO92B7U.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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SYZ — Beach Balls Bulk
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 26 % and 0,12 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Furthermore, the balls' stopper can easily detach; a young child may put it into its mouth and choke on it.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1630 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 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 beach ball made by the brand SYZ. The plastic may have too much of two chemicals called DEHP and DIBP.

What's happening? These chemicals can harm children’s health. Also, the ball’s stopper can come off and a child might choke on it.

Does this affect me? If you have this beach ball in Luxembourg, your child could be at risk.

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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
SYZ
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 26 % and 0,12 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Furthermore, the balls' stopper can easily detach; a young child may put it into its mouth and choke on it. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005450

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SYZ — Beach Balls Bulk. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 26 % and 0,12 % by weight, respectively). Th...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 11, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Luxembourg.
▸ 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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