EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle handles Hasagei — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03107/24
Summary
The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benz[a]antracene (BaA) (measured values 1.6 mg/kg by weight). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle handles — Hasagei
- Brand
- Hasagei
- Name / model
- Bicycle handles
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Bicycle handle made of black rubber. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (B089VSV3GH).
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benz[a]antracene (BaA) (measured values 1.6 mg/kg by weight). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2024
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