EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Dumbbell sunlux “manubrio per fitness” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03762/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 41% 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
Dumbbell — sunlux
- Brand
- sunlux
- Name / model
- manubrio per fitness · 7846031
- Barcode
- 8058778460313
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Dumbbell of 3 kg in metal and rubber, for weight training. Label card is attached to the product.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 41% 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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