Gloves

What is the danger

The material of the black padding in the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[e]pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[j]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene and dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (measured values: 49.5 mg/kg, 76.6 mg/kg, 143 mg/kg, 204 mg/kg, 30.2 mg/kg, 9.1 mg/kg, 7.3 mg/kg and 2.9 mg/kg by weight, respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 23 December 2025
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 23 December 2025
3. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 23 December 2025

Product

Description

Black and grey fingerless fitness gloves with neoprene padding.

Packaging

No outer packaging. Label affixed to the product.

Brand

Q4Life

Model / type

2558553

Barcode

8719407110695871940711070187194071107188719407110725

Batch

179034179035