Football Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Football

Brand: Football

Country: Finland

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/02034/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Football
Brand Football
Country Finland
Case Number SR/02034/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a product identified as a football. The recall was initiated by the notifying country, Finland, under case number SR/02034/26. The product is classified as a toy and presents a chemical risk due to non-compliance with the Toy Safety Directive and the REACH Regulation. The measure ordered is destruction of the product, effective from 30 June 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product name: Football
– Product identifier: RINCO 02720
– Batch number: 1921-01925
– Barcode: 097138845030
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– 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.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice states that the plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP), measured at 23.6% by weight. DINP is a phthalate substance. The notice indicates that DINP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

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 manufacturer. The measure ordered by the authorities is directed at the economic operator (importer). Consumers who possess this product should consult the official Safety Gate alert for further guidance. The official reference for the alert is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099587

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the authorities is destruction of the product. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the importer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 30 June 2026. No alternative remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Finland
– Case number: SR/02034/26
– Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099587
– Brand contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Importer contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer helpline: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Information
– Category: Toys
– Risk type: Chemical
– Level: Serious risk
– Type: Consumer product
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Batch number: 1921-01925
– Barcode: 097138845030

Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. Any information not present in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.” No independent testing, verification, or editorial assessment has been performed by Reclia.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Football?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/02034/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Football?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Football?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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