Exertube
Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1666/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 29066-000 |
| Published | 1 December 2017 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk for the environment because the handles contain up to 9 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants (POP 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: Unknown
Product Description
Exercise tube, green plastic with black handles, approximately 2 m long