Football Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/02034/26, was issued by the notifying country of Finland on 30 June 2026. The product is a football sold under the name “RINCO 02720.” The product was found to contain an excessive amount of the chemical di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) in its plastic material, posing a chemical risk to children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the REACH Regulation. The measure ordered is destruction of the product.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Football (toy)
– Product name: RINCO 02720
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / type number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: 1921-01925
– Barcode: 097138845030
– Description: Football with a globe pattern.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Finland
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Category: Toys
– Type: Consumer product

3. Hazard Information
– Risk type: Chemical
– Danger: The plastic material of the toy has an excessive amount of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP), measured at 23.6% by weight. DINP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
– Level of risk: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).
– Non-compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action such as returning the product to a retailer or contacting a customer service line. The official measure ordered by the competent authority is destruction of the product. Consumers who have purchased this product should cease use immediately and follow any instructions provided by the importer or the national authority in their country. For specific guidance, consumers in Finland should contact the relevant national consumer safety authority.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of measure ordered: Destruction of the product.
– Economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Importer.
– Date of entry into force of the measure: 30 June 2026.
– Remedy for consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The recall notice does not state that a refund, replacement, or other compensation is offered to consumers. The only measure listed is the destruction of the product by the importer.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Finland
– Case number: SR/02034/26
– EU Safety Gate reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099587
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Importer contact details: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the national consumer safety authority in Finland or the importer directly if identifiable from the product packaging.

Additional Notes
– The product is a football with a globe pattern.
– Four images of the product are available via the EU Safety Gate alert link.
– No recall URL or company recall code was provided in the source data.
– No production dates were provided in the source data.

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