Fitness-Matte
Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0300/19 |
| Brand | Deuser |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | 121041R |
| Published | 22 February 2019 |
Risk Description
The plastic in the mat contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 2.2%). 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.SCCPs are suspected human carcinogens. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/02/2019
Product Description
Red-coloured mat for practising floor sports. Size 182 x 61 cm.