EU Safety Gate Issues Border Import Rejection for Tunturi Mini Bike Due to DEHP Non-Compliance

Notifying Country: Finland

Alert Number: SR/02744/26

Product Category: Hobby/Sports Equipment (Fitness Equipment)

1. Product Identification Details

Product Name: Tunturi Mini bike

Product Description: Exercising mini bike made of steel and polypropylene (PP) designed for indoor use (50×44×33.2″ cm” ) featuring adjustable tension and PP foot straps.

Brand: Tunturi

Type / Model Number: 14TUSCL267D

Barcode: 8717842018293

Packaging Description: White cardboard box with green and black markings.

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

2. Regulatory Non-Compliance and Safety Risks

Laboratory testing detected non-compliant concentrations of restricted plasticizers within the foot strap components:

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): Measured concentration in the plastic material of the foot straps reached 14% by weight. DEHP is toxic to human health and poses severe hazards regarding potential damage to the reproductive system.

Applicable Legislation:

The product fails to comply with the European Union’s REACH Regulation.

3. Corrective Measures Taken

Measures Ordered by Public Authorities: Import rejected at border.

Date of Entry into Force: September 7, 2026.

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