EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Badminton set Atom — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01975/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 38% 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.
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Product
Badminton set — Atom
- Brand
- Atom
- Name / model
- 241293
- Batch number(s)
- 0644610224
- Barcode
- 6410412412935
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Badminton set for two players, including two rackets, two shuttlecocks and a net.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 38% 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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