EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Padel racket Karhu “Karhu Pro 6.0 Carbon” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01135/22
Summary
The black plastic tape fastening of the grip contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 29 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Padel racket — Karhu
- Brand
- Karhu
- Name / model
- Karhu Pro 6.0 Carbon
- Barcode
- 6438428810057
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Black and dark grey padel racket with a white bear logo and white wave line on it, made of 100% carbon. The grip of the racket has black plastic tape fastening.
What is the risk?
- The black plastic tape fastening of the grip contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 29 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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): Product was repaired.
- Date of entry into force: 06/07/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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