EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Gym weight USAPRO “Kettle bell 4 kg” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00235/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gym weight — USAPRO
- Brand
- USAPRO
- Name / model
- Kettle bell 4 kg
- Barcode
- 2762231991400
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- A 4-kg weight for use in personal training
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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