Neopren Shorty

Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Neopren Shorty
Alert NumberA12/00450/20
BrandBECO
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArt.: 5805
Published27 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.

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