EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Toys
Football croquet toy set Sport Me “Fotbollskrocket” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02579/26
Summary
The football croquet toy set "Fotbollskrocket · 7225" by Sport Me contains plastic with excessive bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), up to 29% by weight, posing a serious health risk due to potential reproductive system damage. The product fails to meet EU chemical safety and toy safety regulations, leading to a ban on its marketing from September 4, 2026.
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Product
- Set for a football croquet game which includes two goal/start sticks, four balls, one pump and seven arches.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29% by weight). This phthalate 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/09/2026
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