EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Neoprene suit Jobe “Savannah Shorty 2mm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01039/25
Summary
The black rubber foam of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Chrysen (CHR) (measured values up to 1.90 mg/kg). This PAH may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Neoprene suit — Jobe
- Brand
- Jobe
- Name / model
- Savannah Shorty 2mm · 303620002
- Batch number(s)
- WN2108026
- Barcode
- 8718181270663
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Swimsuit made of black fabric with short arms and legs. Production date: 24.03.2022.
What is the risk?
- The black rubber foam of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Chrysen (CHR) (measured values up to 1.90 mg/kg). This PAH may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/01/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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