Watersport shoes

Chemical Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Watersport shoes
Alert NumberA12/0977/18
BrandAqua Sphere
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBlack/blue "Beachwalker Junior"
Published20 July 2018

Risk Description

The product contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chrysene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured values: 11 mg/kg and 1.7 mg/kg respectively). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/06/2018

Product Description

Black/blue neoprene water shoes; sold without packaging

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