EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Kettlebell FitNord “Soft kettlebells” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01234/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.31% and 42% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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
Kettlebell — FitNord
- Brand
- FitNord
- Name / model
- Soft kettlebells
- Barcode
- 64300813523706430081352387
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Soft touch kettlebells with a black surface material on the bottom and a grey surface material on the top. The weights of the kettlebells in the import batch range from 2 to 12 kg.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.31% and 42% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
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