EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Dumbbell Gymstick “Hex Dumbbell 3 kg” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00520/25
Summary
The black material of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene (measured value 4.9 mg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Dumbbell — Gymstick
- Brand
- Gymstick
- Name / model
- Hex Dumbbell 3 kg · 61077-3
- Barcode
- 6430062514780
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Dumbbell (3 kg) with black ends and steel handle.
What is the risk?
- The black material of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene (measured value 4.9 mg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic. 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: 16/01/2025
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