EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Bicycle gloves GES “"RIDE AHEAD" Guante "Classic" T-S Negro” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00565/25
Summary
The plastic labels attached to the Velcro fasteners have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 4.8 % 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
Bicycle gloves — GES
- Brand
- GES
- Name / model
- "RIDE AHEAD" Guante "Classic" T-S Negro · I606X1100000
- Barcode
- 8435274980000
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bicycle gloves, black with a white line, and a white GES logo on the Velcro fasteners.
What is the risk?
- The plastic labels attached to the Velcro fasteners have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 4.8 % 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2025
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