Plastic ball — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-02 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Plastic ball Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-02
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	PIL-GMIX; 5904888051350
Category	Toys
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 10.3% and 1.45% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/08/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 26/08/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/08/2026
Recall number	SR/02712/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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