AquaHandschuhe
| Alert Number | A12/00355/20 |
| Brand | BECO |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art.: 9634, 9635, 9636, 9667 |
| Published | 6 March 2020 |
Risk Description
The neoprene of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene and benzo(e)pyrene (measured values: up to 3.17 mg/kg, and 4.48 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/02/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/02/2020
Product Description
Coloured gloves (depending on size S = turquoise, M = red, L = blue); padded web between the fingers; cuff with Velcro fastening; Articles 9634 and 9635: Upper: Textile (80% polyamide, 20% elastane), palm: 100% neoprene; Articles 9636 and 9667: Upper and palm: 100% neoprene