Goalkeeper gloves
Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1237/17 |
| Brand | Fatpipe |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 15 September 2017 |
Risk Description
null The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 11.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 03/08/2017
Product Description
Goalkeeper gloves made of light grey leather and black textile material. Yellow text "FP" on the back of gloves and yellow logo "fatpipe" on the wrist. Packed in a soft transparent plastic pouch.