Neopren Shorty
| Alert Number | A12/00450/20 |
| Brand | BECO |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art.: 5805 |
| Published | 27 March 2020 |
Risk Description
The black fabric of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene, benzo(e)pyrene and benzo(e)anthracen (measured values: up to 62 mg/kg, 23 mg/kg and 28 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/02/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/02/2020
Product Description
Neoprene (shorty) suit for children in black/blue/green or black/pink red coloured fabric.