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Skipping rope Mega Creative “Skakanka” — risk: chemical

Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: 25 September 2026 · Ref. SR/02539/26

Summary

The Mega Creative "Skakanka" skipping rope contains high levels of chemicals called DEHP and DIBP, which can harm children's health and reproductive systems. The product does not meet EU safety standards and may pose a serious risk to consumers. It is being recalled from the market by its importer due to non-compliance with EU regulations.

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HazardChemical

Notified byPoland

Country of originPeople's Republic of China

Intended forConsumer

Product

Skipping rope — Mega Creative

Brand: Mega Creative
Name / model: Skakanka · BQ31211, INDEX 454649
Barcode: 5908275105350
Category: Toys

Skipping rope with a counter.

What is the risk?

The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.06% and 0.05% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
Date of entry into force: 06/08/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
Date of entry into force: 06/08/2026
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force: 06/08/2026

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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission

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