Power wheel

What is the danger

The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These PAHs may cause cancer. The black plastic handle of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP), (measured values: 2.8 %, 0.16%, 0.15 and 0.53 by weight, respectively). In addition, the plastic handle contains an excessive concentration of short chained chlorinated paraffines SCCP (measured value up to: 1.2 % by weight) SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 10 November 2023

Product

Description

Black and red power wheel for exercise with a bar with a black plastic handle, two wheels, a mat to place the wheel on whilst using it. The product is sold online.

Packaging

Cardboard box with name on cover, and a picture of the product is on the front side.

Category

Sports article

Brand

AB Wheel

Barcode

5902367972141

Batch

20210601