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Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Fitness gloves was recalled on 13 March 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00690/26. Chemical risk reported by Germany. The material of the black padding in the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[e]pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[j]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene and dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (measured values: 49.

Photo of recalled product: Fitness gloves
Alert NumberSR/00690/26
BrandQ4Life
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published13 March 2026

Risk Description

The material of the black padding in the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[e]pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[j]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene and dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (measured values: 49.5 mg/kg, 76.6 mg/kg, 143 mg/kg, 204 mg/kg, 30.2 mg/kg, 9.1 mg/kg, 7.3 mg/kg and 2.9 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 23/12/2025

Product Description

Black and grey fingerless fitness gloves with neoprene padding.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Fitness gloves.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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