EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary Plastic balls with inflation valves in various colors distributed in Czechia contain excessive levels of two chemicals (DEHP and DBP) that exceed safety limits under EU regulations. These phthalates can potentially harm children's reproductive health. Retailers have been ordered to stop selling the product as of May 13, 2026.
- Product
- Plastic ball, available in various colours, with an inflation valve. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 13/05/2026
- Reason
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 12.4% and 0.71% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- CZ
- Distribution
- Czechia
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1401ba67-3e39-4b73-b992-e5b9c1d018cf