Beachwalker XP
Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1612/18 |
| Brand | Aqua Sphere |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | black/silver |
| Published | 2 November 2018 |
Risk Description
The shoes contain the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene (measured value 2.4 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value 1.2 mg/kg) and benzo(e)pyrene (measured value 1.3 mg/kg). PAHs are absorbed through skin contact. These PAHs are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/10/2018
Product Description
Black/silver neoprene water shoes; no packaging.