EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Compression belt Shape-up “Women Yoga Compression Waist Trainer Belt, Reusable Red Plastic Waist Cincher Band For Sauna Workout” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04043/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.3% 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
Compression belt — Shape-up
- Brand
- Shape-up
- Name / model
- Women Yoga Compression Waist Trainer Belt, Reusable Red Plastic Waist Cincher Band For Sauna Workout
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Red waist compression belt, advertised as appropriate for yoga and sauna workout, intended for women. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: st2411262867007415).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.3% 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2025
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